Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 34% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 16% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Kuching | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (Rp 49,763) | Rp 37,703 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 (Rp 54,594) | Rp 39,973 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Rp 24,436) | Rp 23,165 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Rp 24,840) | Rp 18,049 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (Rp 27,586) | Rp 25,211 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.83 (Rp 21,278) | Rp 12,594 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (Rp 75,475) | Rp 78,572 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (Rp 38,142) | Rp 30,473 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.54 (Rp 20,230) | Rp 16,198 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Rp 40,521) | Rp 33,369 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (Rp 254,321) | Rp 282,418 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.80 (Rp 13,870) | Rp 17,656 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.43 (Rp 12,519) | Rp 9,887 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 117% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Kuching | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,929 (Rp 10,696,426) | Rp 4,295,600 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,548 (Rp 5,652,534) | Rp 2,665,520 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM242 (Rp 882,664) | Rp 300,000 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,756 (Rp 6,412,553) | Rp 2,905,070 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,047 (Rp 3,822,150) | Rp 1,799,060 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM136 (Rp 495,675) | Rp 227,889 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM149 (Rp 544,138) | Rp 253,012 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,443 (Rp 8,920,712) | Rp 4,654,350 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM563 (Rp 2,057,502) | Rp 1,792,990 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (Rp 92,081) | Rp 59,293 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM28 (Rp 101,406) | Rp 50,000 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 4% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Kuching | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (Rp 982,389) | Rp 727,948 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM127 (Rp 463,804) | Rp 537,077 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (Rp 984,620) | Rp 795,224 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM284 (Rp 1,037,520) | Rp 960,755 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 59% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Kuching | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM142,475 (Rp 520,319,180) | Rp 362,000,000 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.38 (Rp 8,709) | Rp 9,406 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM139 (Rp 508,505) | Rp 225,665 | + 125% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM59 (Rp 215,307) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 39% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Kuching | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (Rp 34,269) | Rp 82,500 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM18 (Rp 67,335) | Rp 17,000 | + 296% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (Rp 244,993) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (Rp 60,725) | Rp 21,455 | + 183% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (Rp 42,457) | Rp 17,198 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Rp 51,982) | Rp 39,875 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (Rp 22,976) | Rp 9,974 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (Rp 22,174) | Rp 10,748 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM24 (Rp 86,168) | Rp 25,000 | + 245% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 17% cheaper than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuching | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM81 (Rp 294,259) | Rp 166,567 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM37 (Rp 134,527) | Rp 73,691 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (Rp 730,861) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM156 (Rp 571,506) | Rp 236,724 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (Rp 84,779) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (Rp 54,939) | Rp 40,757 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM12 (Rp 42,923) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,156 (Rp 7,874,340) | Rp 22,000,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.29 (Rp 1,059) | Rp 2,250 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM128 (Rp 466,854) | Rp 365,376 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (Rp 58,453) | Rp 17,935 | + 226% | |
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TOTAL | + 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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