Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 9% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)

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warning This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 347 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025. Exchange rate: 0.927 MYR / RON
For example, you would need at least RM9,937 (10,724 lei) in Bucharest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM9,100 in Kota Kinabalu.

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