- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- China
- Sibu
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sibu, Malaysia compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sibu (Malaysia) is 5% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM10 (元16) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (元24) | 元10 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 元10 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 元12 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 元8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 元8 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 元20 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 元12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 元8 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 元6.00 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 元30 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 元5.00 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 元20 | - | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Sibu (Malaysia) is 8% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM900 (元1,456) | 元3,000 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 元1,500 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 元400 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元300 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 元100 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 元4,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 元600 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (元29) | 元30 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Sibu (Malaysia) is 10% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM360 (元582) | 元300 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元500 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM190 (元307) | 元500 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 元500 | - | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Sibu (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM120,000 (元194,098) | 元300,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 元6.00 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM50 (元81) | 元150 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Sibu (Malaysia) is 4% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元10 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM30 (元49) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM15 (元24) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.00 (元8) | 元12 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 元5.00 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM10 (元16) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Sibu (Malaysia) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM24 (元39) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM10 (元16) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM13 (元21) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.617
CNY
/
MYR
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Cost of living in Sibu (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元8,300
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元7,345
(RM4,541)
in Sibu.
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