- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Malawi
- Kota Kinabalu
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 7% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (2,515 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (2,262 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (1,172 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.35 (895 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (1,094 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM9 (1,433 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (3,847 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (1,500 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (1,176 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (2,016 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (14,667 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.72 (623 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.80 (637 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,497 (417,938 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,462 (244,640 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM193 (32,276 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,191 (199,395 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM697 (116,590 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM180 (30,174 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM155 (25,958 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,114 (353,879 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM575 (96,241 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM29 (4,849 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM14 (2,274 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM301 (50,428 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM128 (21,452 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM287 (47,962 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM267 (44,633 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,283 (26,157,848 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (368 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM127 (21,281 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM30 (5,051 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM10 (1,744 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM8 (1,339 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM43 (7,135 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM31 (5,190 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (1,139 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM17 (2,835 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.77 (799 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (1,289 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM39 (6,446 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM62 (10,356 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (4,219 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM46 (7,643 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM128 (21,426 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (4,408 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (2,030 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (2,291 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM567 (94,912 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.28 (46 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM189 (31,624 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (2,401 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 106 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 7% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,225,281 Kwacha
(RM7,321)
in Kota Kinabalu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,140,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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