Cost of living in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 24% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 31% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 439 (RM14) | RM19 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 470 (RM15) | RM18 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 375 (RM12) | RM11 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 110 (RM3.57) | RM8 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 238 (RM8) | RM11 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 84 (RM2.73) | RM8 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 539 (RM18) | RM28 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 290 (RM9) | RM9 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 49 (RM1.59) | RM5.23 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 268 (RM9) | RM11 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,860 (RM61) | RM143 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 243 (RM8) | RM4.89 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 61 (RM1.97) | RM3.59 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 28% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 62,636 (RM2,041) | RM2,805 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 30,443 (RM992) | RM1,579 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,919 (RM193) | RM257 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 47,589 (RM1,551) | RM1,723 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 28,161 (RM918) | RM1,046 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,706 (RM121) | RM164 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,223 (RM40) | RM114 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 39,695 (RM1,293) | RM1,737 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 18,781 (RM612) | RM584 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 1,439 (RM47) | RM30 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 459 (RM15) | RM25 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 13% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,096 (RM101) | RM295 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,941 (RM161) | RM114 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 7,317 (RM238) | RM289 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 6,218 (RM203) | RM331 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 26% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 4,344,080 (RM141,536) | RM157,853 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 153 (RM4.99) | RM2.39 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,405 (RM46) | RM117 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨ 804 (RM26) | RM47 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 20% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 150 (RM4.89) | RM14 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 670 (RM22) | RM22 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 2,135 (RM70) | RM78 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 231 (RM8) | RM34 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 277 (RM9) | RM7 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 353 (RM12) | RM12 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 129 (RM4.19) | RM5.06 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 98 (RM3.18) | RM7 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 476 (RM16) | RM39 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 5% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kathmandu | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,857 (RM61) | RM46 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 820 (RM27) | RM26 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 5,431 (RM177) | RM70 | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,120 (RM102) | RM114 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 1,087 (RM35) | RM26 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 253 (RM8) | RM12 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 504 (RM16) | RM16 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 86,365 (RM2,814) | RM1,865 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.08 (RM0.10) | RM0.27 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,544 (RM83) | RM180 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 364 (RM12) | RM17 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 198 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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