Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 108% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 63% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jeddah | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 46 (RM55) | RM21 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (RM38) | RM19 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (RM21) | RM11 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (RM8) | RM8 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 20 (RM24) | RM12 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (RM8) | RM8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 20 (RM24) | RM28 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (RM10) | RM9 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.04 (RM6) | RM5.23 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | RM11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | RM147 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (RM11) | RM4.89 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.96 (RM3.55) | RM3.59 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 74% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jeddah | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,343 (RM4,009) | RM2,760 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,552 (RM3,061) | RM1,631 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 618 (RM741) | RM257 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,552 (RM3,060) | RM1,723 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,788 (RM2,145) | RM1,046 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 385 (RM462) | RM164 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 192 (RM231) | RM115 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,163 (RM1,395) | RM1,737 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 407 (RM488) | RM584 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 25 (RM30) | RM30 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 28 (RM33) | RM25 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 34% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Jeddah | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 130 (RM156) | RM295 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 193 (RM232) | RM114 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 417 (RM500) | RM289 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 250 (RM300) | RM331 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 166% | |||
| Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 166% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Jeddah | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 89,018 (RM106,773) | RM160,078 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.14 (RM2.57) | RM2.39 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 476 (RM571) | RM117 | + 388% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 50 (RM60) | RM47 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 136% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jeddah | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (RM16) | RM14 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 65 (RM78) | RM22 | + 257% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 169 (RM203) | RM78 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25 (RM30) | RM34 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (RM24) | RM7 | + 242% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (RM23) | RM12 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9 (RM11) | RM5.06 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 16 (RM20) | RM7 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 41 (RM49) | RM39 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 110% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jeddah | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 55 (RM66) | RM46 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 117 (RM141) | RM26 | + 449% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 279 (RM335) | RM70 | + 378% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 243 (RM291) | RM114 | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | RM26 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (RM21) | RM12 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | RM16 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,710 (RM2,051) | RM1,865 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.66 (RM0.79) | RM0.27 | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 404 (RM485) | RM180 | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (RM31) | RM17 | + 86% | |
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TOTAL | + 108% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 115 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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