Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 149% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 85% | |||
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| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 85% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (RM68) | RM18 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (RM43) | RM19 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (RM23) | RM11 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.77 (RM5.44) | RM8 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (RM23) | RM13 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (RM21) | RM8 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (RM29) | RM26 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.67 (RM14) | RM8 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.12 (RM10) | RM6 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.48 (RM17) | RM11 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (RM61) | RM109 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.10 (RM13) | RM4.55 | + 177% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.72 (RM8) | RM3.18 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 239% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 239% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,922 (RM8,983) | RM2,505 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,042 (RM6,278) | RM1,780 | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$254 (RM781) | RM197 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,275 (RM6,994) | RM1,411 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,693 (RM5,205) | RM902 | + 477% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$169 (RM520) | RM196 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (RM212) | RM125 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$541 (RM1,663) | RM1,828 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$214 (RM658) | RM623 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (RM38) | RM29 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$35 (RM109) | RM16 | + 597% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 65% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$123 (RM378) | RM291 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (RM252) | RM139 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$164 (RM505) | RM294 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$180 (RM552) | RM319 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 142% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,739 (RM94,499) | RM157,853 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.99 (RM6) | RM2.52 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$170 (RM524) | RM117 | + 347% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (RM66) | RM44 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 125% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (RM33) | RM12 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (RM37) | RM20 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 (RM253) | RM79 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (RM23) | RM34 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.70 (RM18) | RM7 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.87 (RM18) | RM12 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.66 (RM14) | RM5.06 | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.36 (RM10) | RM7 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (RM101) | RM39 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 204% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 204% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (RM168) | RM61 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$45 (RM138) | RM26 | + 422% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$362 (RM1,113) | RM70 | + 1490% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$105 (RM323) | RM114 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$22 (RM67) | RM26 | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.80 (RM15) | RM12 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (RM34) | RM16 | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$814 (RM2,503) | RM1,762 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (RM1.84) | RM0.27 | + 572% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$80 (RM245) | RM180 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (RM130) | RM17 | + 683% | |
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TOTAL | + 149% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 595 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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