- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Malawi
- Kota Kinabalu
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 10% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (2,701 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (2,325 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (1,247 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.59 (957 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (1,154 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM9 (1,469 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (4,021 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (1,601 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM6 (1,070 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (2,034 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM100 (17,035 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.77 (646 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.99 (683 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,500 (427,733 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,376 (235,510 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM194 (33,230 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,004 (171,765 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM704 (120,430 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM298 (51,013 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM164 (28,136 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,103 (359,797 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM575 (98,396 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM31 (5,244 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM13 (2,183 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM301 (51,557 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM138 (23,688 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM289 (49,417 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM284 (48,556 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,539 (27,300,824 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (382 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM120 (20,535 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM45 (7,723 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 (1,783 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM8 (1,369 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM43 (7,295 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM31 (5,307 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (1,164 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM17 (2,898 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.77 (817 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (1,318 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM39 (6,590 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM62 (10,588 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (4,409 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM46 (7,815 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM128 (21,905 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (4,506 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (2,076 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (2,342 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | RM2,500 (427,808 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.28 (47 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM189 (32,332 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (2,455 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 139 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 10% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,376,340 Kwacha
(RM8,043)
in Kota Kinabalu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,250,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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