Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 161% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 116% | |||
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| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (RM90) | RM18 | + 405% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (RM47) | RM19 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (RM30) | RM11 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (RM4.41) | RM8 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.92 (RM27) | RM13 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.30 (RM20) | RM8 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.32 (RM25) | RM26 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.64 (RM21) | RM8 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (RM10) | RM6 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.35 (RM15) | RM11 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (RM75) | RM109 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.56 (RM12) | RM4.55 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.53 (RM12) | RM3.18 | + 266% | |
| Housing | + 282% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 282% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,301 (RM10,609) | RM2,505 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,630 (RM7,511) | RM1,780 | + 322% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (RM955) | RM197 | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,751 (RM8,073) | RM1,411 | + 472% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,248 (RM5,751) | RM902 | + 538% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (RM685) | RM196 | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (RM215) | RM125 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (RM1,287) | RM1,828 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (RM570) | RM623 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (RM46) | RM29 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (RM100) | RM16 | + 544% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (RM268) | RM291 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (RM199) | RM139 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (RM484) | RM294 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $179 (RM823) | RM319 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,726 (RM132,415) | RM157,853 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (RM4.24) | RM2.52 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $99 (RM458) | RM117 | + 291% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 (RM202) | RM44 | + 362% | |
| Personal Care | + 298% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 298% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (RM30) | RM12 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (RM65) | RM20 | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $168 (RM773) | RM79 | + 880% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (RM31) | RM34 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.34 (RM20) | RM7 | + 180% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.81 (RM27) | RM12 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (RM28) | RM5.06 | + 461% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (RM8) | RM7 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (RM160) | RM39 | + 308% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (RM229) | RM61 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (RM109) | RM26 | + 315% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $197 (RM909) | RM70 | + 1198% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (RM296) | RM114 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (RM59) | RM26 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (RM29) | RM12 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (RM28) | RM16 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $491 (RM2,265) | RM1,762 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (RM0.75) | RM0.27 | + 175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (RM226) | RM180 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (RM37) | RM17 | + 121% | |
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TOTAL | + 161% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 425 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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