- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- China
- Kuching
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (元27) | 元41 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (元20) | 元25 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (元12) | 元27 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.61 (元9) | 元13 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (元14) | 元16 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (元13) | 元12 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (元45) | 元57 | - 20% | |
| 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 | + 194% | |
| 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 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.07 (元4.83) | 元6 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,121 (元3,342) | 元4,043 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,442 (元2,271) | 元2,615 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM202 (元318) | 元525 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,459 (元2,299) | 元3,125 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM958 (元1,509) | 元1,649 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM150 (元236) | 元800 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM134 (元210) | 元140 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,874 (元2,953) | 元2,488 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM498 (元785) | 元500 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (元39) | 元35 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (元19) | 元25 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 17% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM271 (元427) | 元442 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM107 (元169) | 元195 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM203 (元320) | 元600 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM249 (元392) | 元499 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 36% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,027 (元234,819) | 元182,922 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.01 (元3.17) | 元8 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM159 (元250) | 元117 | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM55 (元86) | 元31 | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 34% 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) | RM10 (元16) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 (元94) | 元80 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM16 (元24) | 元10 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM16 (元26) | 元33 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (元22) | 元33 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.57 (元9) | 元9 | - 2% | |
| 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 | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 53% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM80 (元125) | 元124 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (元42) | 元98 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM65 (元102) | 元50 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM140 (元221) | 元467 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM40 (元63) | 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 | + 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM698 (元1,101) | 元1,150 | - 4% | |
| 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214) | 元780 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM12 (元19) | 元12 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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元11,000
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 元9,339
(RM5,927)
in Kuching.
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