Cost of living in Brasília (Brazil) is 38% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Brasília | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 42 (RM39) | RM18 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 38 (RM36) | RM19 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (RM10) | RM11 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (RM5.74) | RM8 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (RM13) | RM13 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (RM7) | RM8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (RM25) | RM26 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (RM8) | RM8 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.85 (RM5.53) | RM6 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.53 (RM5.24) | RM11 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 (RM43) | RM109 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (RM7) | RM4.55 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.39 (RM4.16) | RM3.18 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 44% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Brasília | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,784 (RM3,582) | RM2,505 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,768 (RM2,620) | RM1,780 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 986 (RM934) | RM197 | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,012 (RM2,852) | RM1,411 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,888 (RM1,787) | RM902 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 344 (RM326) | RM196 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 (RM70) | RM125 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,879 (RM1,779) | RM1,828 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 600 (RM568) | RM623 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (RM30) | RM29 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (RM20) | RM16 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 50% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Brasília | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 307 (RM291) | RM291 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 275 (RM261) | RM139 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 472 (RM447) | RM294 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 314 (RM297) | RM319 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 47% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Brasília | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 142,713 (RM135,100) | RM157,853 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.47 (RM5.17) | RM2.52 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 261 (RM247) | RM117 | + 111% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (RM30) | RM44 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 76% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Brasília | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 26 (RM24) | RM12 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (RM53) | RM20 | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 269 (RM255) | RM79 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 32 (RM30) | RM34 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (RM10) | RM7 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (RM17) | RM12 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (RM5.72) | RM5.06 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.81 (RM4.55) | RM7 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 52 (RM49) | RM39 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 52% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Brasília | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 128 (RM121) | RM61 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 75 (RM71) | RM26 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 234 (RM222) | RM70 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 204 (RM194) | RM114 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (RM26) | RM26 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (RM10) | RM12 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (RM11) | RM16 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,958 (RM3,747) | RM1,762 | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.64 (RM0.61) | RM0.27 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 168 (RM159) | RM180 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (RM11) | RM17 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 764 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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