Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia

Summary of cost of living in Kuching

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: RM8,593
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: RM3,763
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Kuching
Current as of Jun 2021.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district RM13
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) RM13
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast RM7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk RM5.83
12 eggs, large RM6
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes RM4.75
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese RM21
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples RM11
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes RM5.25
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket RM9
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality RM70
2 liters of coca-cola RM3.88
Bread for 2 people for 1 day RM3.27
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area RM2,785
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area RM1,570
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat RM219
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area RM1,864
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area RM1,087
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio RM136
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) RM149
40” flat screen tv RM2,086
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) RM517
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) RM22
Hourly rate for cleaning help RM17
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) RM269
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) RM127
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) RM243
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes RM254
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new RM142,475
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas RM2.16
Monthly ticket public transport RM154
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) RM65
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) RM11
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) RM21
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) RM48
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) RM17
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) RM13
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) RM14
4 rolls of toilet paper RM5.31
Tube of toothpaste RM5.62
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city RM23
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub RM65
2 tickets to the movies RM27
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) RM69
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert RM137
1 cocktail drink in downtown club RM23
Cappuccino in expat area of the city RM14
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) RM13
Ipad wi-fi 128gb RM1,924
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) RM0.29
1 month of gym membership in business district RM114
1 package of marlboro cigarettes RM14
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: June 24, 2021

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