- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Jordan
- Kuching
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 21% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (Dinar 2.441) | Dinar 4.667 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (Dinar 2.370) | Dinar 4.500 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Dinar 1.212) | Dinar 3.250 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.83 (Dinar 1.061) | Dinar 1.000 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | RM5.20 (Dinar 0.947) | Dinar 1.100 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (Dinar 0.866) | Dinar 0.600 | + 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (Dinar 3.790) | Dinar 4.000 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Dinar 2.005) | Dinar 1.100 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.25 (Dinar 0.957) | Dinar 1.500 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (Dinar 1.713) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 10 | + 27% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.98 (Dinar 0.726) | Dinar 1.000 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.27 (Dinar 0.595) | Dinar 0.531 | + 12% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 14% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,612 (Dinar 476) | Dinar 400 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,570 (Dinar 286) | Dinar 225 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM219 (Dinar 40) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,839 (Dinar 335) | Dinar 350 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,105 (Dinar 201) | Dinar 250 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM136 (Dinar 25) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM149 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 15 | + 80% | |
40” flat screen TV | RM2,086 (Dinar 380) | Dinar 250 | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM517 (Dinar 94) | Dinar 95 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (Dinar 4.009) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM17 (Dinar 3.107) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 80 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM127 (Dinar 23) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM243 (Dinar 44) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM254 (Dinar 46) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 31% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,821 (Dinar 29,124) | Dinar 8,000 | + 264% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.16 (Dinar 0.394) | Dinar 0.750 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM142 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 30 | - 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM65 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (Dinar 2.065) | Dinar 2.500 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (Dinar 3.827) | Dinar 6 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM48 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 10 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM17 (Dinar 3.037) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (Dinar 2.278) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Dinar 2.612) | Dinar 2.500 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.31 (Dinar 0.968) | Dinar 1.000 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM5.62 (Dinar 1.024) | Dinar 2.000 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (Dinar 4.165) | Dinar 3.000 | + 39% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 4% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (Dinar 4.852) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM69 (Dinar 13) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM137 (Dinar 25) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (Dinar 4.244) | Dinar 2.000 | + 112% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Dinar 2.642) | Dinar 1.000 | + 164% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM13 (Dinar 2.294) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,924 (Dinar 351) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM19 (Dinar 3.553) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM120 (Dinar 22) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (Dinar 2.468) | Dinar 2.100 | + 18% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,271
(RM6,975)
in Kuching
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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