Cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 87% | |||
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| Food in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Asheville, North Carolina | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (RM92) | RM21 | + 343% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (RM46) | RM19 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (RM27) | RM11 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (RM4.34) | RM8 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.70 (RM21) | RM12 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.40 (RM24) | RM8 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (RM33) | RM28 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.24 (RM19) | RM9 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.95 (RM9) | RM5.23 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 (RM12) | RM11 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (RM69) | RM147 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.56 (RM11) | RM4.89 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.38 (RM11) | RM3.59 | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 280% | |||
| Housing in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) is 280% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Asheville, North Carolina | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,496 (RM11,042) | RM2,760 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,918 (RM8,485) | RM1,631 | + 420% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $185 (RM816) | RM257 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,745 (RM7,716) | RM1,723 | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,233 (RM5,454) | RM1,046 | + 421% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $210 (RM931) | RM164 | + 468% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (RM313) | RM115 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (RM1,290) | RM1,737 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $152 (RM673) | RM584 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (RM47) | RM30 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (RM122) | RM25 | + 383% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Asheville, North Carolina | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (RM257) | RM295 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (RM216) | RM114 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (RM459) | RM289 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (RM408) | RM331 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Asheville, North Carolina | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,466 (RM99,367) | RM160,078 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (RM3.59) | RM2.39 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (RM130) | RM117 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (RM90) | RM47 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 224% | |||
| Personal Care in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) is 224% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Asheville, North Carolina | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (RM28) | RM14 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (RM64) | RM22 | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (RM589) | RM78 | + 659% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (RM32) | RM34 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.30 (RM19) | RM7 | + 166% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.26 (RM23) | RM12 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.02 (RM22) | RM5.06 | + 338% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.27 (RM10) | RM7 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (RM106) | RM39 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 432% | |||
| Entertainment in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) is 432% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Asheville, North Carolina | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (RM260) | RM46 | + 461% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (RM120) | RM26 | + 368% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $41 (RM183) | RM70 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (RM349) | RM114 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (RM53) | RM26 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (RM24) | RM12 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (RM32) | RM16 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $522 (RM2,308) | RM1,865 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.72 (RM8) | RM0.27 | + 2680% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (RM269) | RM180 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (RM32) | RM17 | + 92% | |
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TOTAL | + 147% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 186 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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