Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 42% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 45% | |||
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| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 45% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (RM74) | RM19 | + 286% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (RM37) | RM17 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.78 (RM12) | RM11 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.14 (RM9) | RM8 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (RM13) | RM9 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.44 (RM11) | RM8 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.03 (RM22) | RM26 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.86 (RM12) | RM9 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.07 (RM9) | RM5.53 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.60 (RM7) | RM11 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (RM70) | RM108 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.16 (RM9) | RM4.63 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.93 (RM4.04) | RM3.50 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 70% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,408 (RM6,127) | RM2,665 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $778 (RM3,385) | RM1,526 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $103 (RM447) | RM218 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $786 (RM3,419) | RM1,595 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $423 (RM1,841) | RM972 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $78 (RM340) | RM388 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (RM111) | RM125 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $306 (RM1,332) | RM1,737 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 (RM563) | RM584 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (RM29) | RM30 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (RM43) | RM25 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 21% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (RM259) | RM295 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (RM159) | RM114 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (RM459) | RM289 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (RM395) | RM331 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 11% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,146 (RM92,029) | RM157,853 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.31 (RM5.71) | RM2.39 | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (RM128) | RM117 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (RM117) | RM44 | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 96% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (RM27) | RM14 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (RM61) | RM22 | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (RM173) | RM78 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.13 (RM18) | RM34 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.81 (RM17) | RM7 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.67 (RM25) | RM12 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.33 (RM10) | RM5.06 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.59 (RM7) | RM7 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (RM53) | RM39 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 58% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (RM102) | RM61 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (RM66) | RM26 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (RM197) | RM70 | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (RM203) | RM114 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (RM36) | RM26 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.55 (RM20) | RM12 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.90 (RM8) | RM16 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $684 (RM2,978) | RM1,865 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (RM0.70) | RM0.27 | + 156% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (RM215) | RM180 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.28 (RM19) | RM17 | + 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 42% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 554 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
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