Cost of Living in Kuching

Summary of cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 12.00 RM 8.00-17.00
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 80.00 RM 50.00-250.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 20.00 RM 20.00-20.00
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 12.00 RM 6.90-28.00
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 15.50 RM 12.00-18.00
Cappuccino (regular) 10.75 RM 5.00-17.00
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 3.19 RM 3.00-3.50
Water (12 oz small bottle) 1.49 RM 1.00-2.00
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 29.29 RM 22.71-37.85
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 4.25 RM 3.63-5.90
Rice (white), (1 lb) 2.25 RM 1.22-2.72
Eggs (regular) (12) 8.75 RM 6.80-12.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 18.23 RM 11.34-45.36
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 7.72 RM 5.44-9.98
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 15.50 RM 10.43-35.38
Apples (1 lb) 5.88 RM 4.54-8.16
Banana (1 lb) 2.17 RM 1.36-3.18
Oranges (1 lb) 4.90 RM 3.58-8.16
Tomato (1 lb) 3.44 RM 2.49-5.44
Potato (1 lb) 2.18 RM 1.36-4.04
Onion (1 lb) 2.33 RM 1.36-3.63
Lettuce (1 head) 7.28 RM 4.00-13.00
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.31 RM 2.00-2.99
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 75.00 RM 50.00-150.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 16.04 RM 5.00-18.00
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 14.70 RM 10.00-18.00
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 18.00 RM 17.90-20.00
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.00 RM 1.00-3.50
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 50.00 RM 30.00-150.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 4.00 RM 3.00-5.00
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 8.05 RM 6.44-9.66
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 8.00 RM 8.00-15.00
Gasoline (1 gallon) 7.76 RM 7.76-7.76
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 192,500.00 RM 185,000.00-200,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 155,666.67 RM 150,000.00-150,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 176.00 RM 100.00-233.00
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 38.33 RM 20.00-48.00
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 107.83 RM 78.00-145.00
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 125.00 RM 75.00-180.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 41.67 RM 25.00-50.00
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 20.00 RM 18.00-20.00
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 607.50 RM 400.00-980.00
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 25,833.33 RM 20,000.00-34,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 278.25 RM 200.00-369.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 135.50 RM 50.00-299.00
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 364.25 RM 300.00-399.00
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 304.75 RM 100.00-400.00
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,187.50 RM 875.00-1,850.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 866.67 RM 600.00-1,350.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 2,400.00 RM 1,500.00-4,000.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,633.33 RM 1,000.00-2,800.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 787.29 RM 600.00-1,239.99
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 516.19 RM 375.00-611.95
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,625.00 RM
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 4.26 3.00-4.75

Prices in Kuching

This city had 185 entries in the past 12 months by 17 different contributors.
Last update: March 2025
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