Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 154% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 111% | |||
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| Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (RM90) | RM18 | + 402% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (RM48) | RM19 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.98 (RM23) | RM11 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (RM4.01) | RM8 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.05 (RM23) | RM13 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (RM18) | RM8 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (RM28) | RM26 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (RM20) | RM8 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.71 (RM12) | RM6 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.66 (RM12) | RM11 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (RM74) | RM109 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.16 (RM15) | RM4.55 | + 220% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.18 (RM15) | RM3.18 | + 361% | |
| Housing | + 379% | |||
| Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 379% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,695 (RM12,429) | RM2,505 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,193 (RM10,116) | RM1,780 | + 468% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $315 (RM1,453) | RM197 | + 637% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,748 (RM8,061) | RM1,411 | + 471% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,491 (RM6,878) | RM902 | + 663% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (RM685) | RM196 | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $74 (RM342) | RM125 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $294 (RM1,354) | RM1,828 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (RM589) | RM623 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (RM57) | RM29 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $44 (RM204) | RM16 | + 1208% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (RM232) | RM291 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (RM184) | RM139 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (RM422) | RM294 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (RM489) | RM319 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,806 (RM137,482) | RM157,853 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (RM5.34) | RM2.52 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (RM296) | RM117 | + 153% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (RM74) | RM44 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 303% | |||
| Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 303% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.69 (RM26) | RM12 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (RM129) | RM20 | + 554% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (RM688) | RM79 | + 772% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (RM31) | RM34 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 (RM23) | RM7 | + 222% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (RM24) | RM12 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.62 (RM21) | RM5.06 | + 321% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.52 (RM12) | RM7 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (RM113) | RM39 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (RM228) | RM61 | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (RM113) | RM26 | + 331% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $365 (RM1,683) | RM70 | + 2304% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (RM345) | RM114 | + 203% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (RM57) | RM26 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.33 (RM25) | RM12 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (RM28) | RM16 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $562 (RM2,592) | RM1,762 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (RM0.46) | RM0.27 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (RM162) | RM180 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (RM43) | RM17 | + 161% | |
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TOTAL | + 154% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 700 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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