Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 36% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (€3.44) | €13 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 (€3.34) | €8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (€2.16) | €4.32 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (€1.40) | €1.42 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.60) | €4.15 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (€1.77) | €1.94 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (€5.65) | €5.62 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (€1.83) | €1.75 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM6 (€1.37) | €1.56 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.46) | €1.58 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM105 (€23) | €7 | + 207% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.33 (€0.94) | €2.26 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.85 (€0.83) | €1.49 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 44% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,774 (€600) | €1,114 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,484 (€321) | €675 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM197 (€43) | €191 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,411 (€305) | €638 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM947 (€205) | €484 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM196 (€42) | €100 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM125 (€27) | €24 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,828 (€396) | €438 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM623 (€135) | €122 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM29 (€6) | €4.73 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM26 (€5.67) | €9 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 24% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM291 (€63) | €94 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM139 (€30) | €34 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM294 (€64) | €89 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM319 (€69) | €127 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,792 (€34,139) | €20,908 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.22 (€0.48) | €1.52 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM117 (€25) | €33 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM44 (€9) | €20 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 57% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (€2.57) | €8 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (€4.26) | €8 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM84 (€18) | €99 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM34 (€7) | €5.09 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (€1.55) | €3.61 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (€2.63) | €3.88 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.06 (€1.10) | €1.61 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.54) | €2.34 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM39 (€8) | €19 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 28% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM61 (€13) | €41 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (€5.70) | €16 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM37 (€8) | €94 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM114 (€25) | €57 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (€5.70) | €8 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (€2.68) | €1.41 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM16 (€3.38) | €4.40 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,915 (€414) | €444 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM1.36 (€0.29) | €0.18 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (€39) | €50 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.58) | €5.26 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 128 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,300 (RM10,630) in Kota Kinabalu.
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