- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- China
- Kuching
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 18% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (元22) | 元40 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (元21) | 元26 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (元11) | 元27 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.83 (元9) | 元13 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.20 (元8) | 元16 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (元8) | 元12 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (元34) | 元57 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (元18) | 元14 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.25 (元8) | 元8 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (元15) | 元5.17 | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (元113) | 元95 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.98 (元6) | 元9 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.27 (元5.28) | 元5.00 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 10% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,612 (元4,221) | 元3,917 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,570 (元2,538) | 元2,500 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM219 (元353) | 元533 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,839 (元2,972) | 元2,800 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,105 (元1,786) | 元1,450 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM136 (元220) | 元800 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM149 (元240) | 元136 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,086 (元3,371) | 元2,488 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM517 (元835) | 元500 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (元36) | 元35 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM17 (元28) | 元22 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 5% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (元435) | 元442 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM127 (元205) | 元195 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM243 (元393) | 元600 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM254 (元410) | 元499 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 43% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,821 (元258,271) | 元182,922 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.16 (元3.49) | 元8 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM142 (元229) | 元110 | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM65 (元105) | 元31 | + 238% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (元18) | 元150 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (元34) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM48 (元77) | 元80 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM17 (元27) | 元10 | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (元20) | 元33 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (元23) | 元33 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.31 (元9) | 元9 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.62 (元9) | 元11 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (元37) | 元40 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 136% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (元105) | 元124 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (元43) | 元96 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM69 (元111) | 元50 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM137 (元222) | 元543 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (元38) | 元46 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (元23) | 元31 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM13 (元20) | 元13 | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,924 (元3,109) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM19 (元32) | 元3.50 | + 800% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM120 (元194) | 元780 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (元22) | 元12 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 165 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.616
CNY
/
MYR
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 41% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元15,467
(RM9,571)
in Kuching
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhuhai.
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