- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- China
- Kuching
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (元22) | 元41 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (元20) | 元25 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (元11) | 元27 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.55 (元9) | 元13 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.26 (元8) | 元16 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.30 (元8) | 元12 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (元45) | 元57 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (元17) | 元14 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.51 (元9) | 元8 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM8 (元13) | 元4.53 | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (元90) | 元87 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.91 (元6) | 元9 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.07 (元4.81) | 元6 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,247 (元3,526) | 元4,043 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,442 (元2,263) | 元2,615 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (元354) | 元525 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,459 (元2,290) | 元3,125 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM958 (元1,503) | 元1,649 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM150 (元235) | 元800 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM137 (元216) | 元140 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,100 (元3,296) | 元2,488 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM480 (元753) | 元500 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (元39) | 元35 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM13 (元21) | 元25 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM271 (元425) | 元442 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM120 (元189) | 元195 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM236 (元370) | 元600 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM226 (元354) | 元499 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 34% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,027 (元233,896) | 元182,922 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.11 (元3.31) | 元8 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM159 (元249) | 元117 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM46 (元72) | 元31 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (元25) | 元150 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM19 (元30) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 (元94) | 元80 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM16 (元24) | 元10 | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (元20) | 元33 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (元25) | 元33 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.39 (元8) | 元9 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (元10) | 元11 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (元37) | 元40 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM80 (元125) | 元124 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (元42) | 元98 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM65 (元101) | 元50 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM140 (元220) | 元467 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM40 (元62) | 元45 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (元22) | 元26 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM12 (元19) | 元15 | + 22% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | RM2,133 (元3,347) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.43 (元0.68) | 元3.50 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM136 (元213) | 元780 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM13 (元20) | 元12 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 163 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 17% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元13,000
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 元10,825
(RM6,897)
in Kuching.
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