Prices in Kota Kinabalu

How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Kota Kinabalu? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Kota Kinabalu.

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What are the supermarket prices in Kota Kinabalu? Are the costs of living in Kota Kinabalu higher than in United States? Kota Kinabalu - How much do you need to spend on entertainment, and how much will you pay in restaurants and bars?
Below you will read the current price and cost statement in Kota Kinabalu: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 18 hours ago)

Currency in Malaysia Malaysian ringgit (MYR). For 10 US dollars you can get 44.7 Malaysian ringgits. For 100 US dollars you can get 447 Malaysian ringgits. And the other way around: For 10 Malaysian ringgits you can get 2.24 US dollars.


Generally, it is much cheaper in Malaysia than in United States. Food is 20% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 58%. In turn, the cost of living in Kota Kinabalu is lower than the cost in United States by 39%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 58%.

Are hotels expensive in Kota Kinabalu? How much will we pay for a room in Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of accommodation in Malaysia is $31 (MYR 140). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $20 (MYR 91) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $9.7 (MYR 43). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Malaysia in $24 (MYR 108). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $32 (MYR 143) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $52 (MYR 234) in Malaysia If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $120 (MYR 536)


Is it expensive in stores in Kota Kinabalu? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Kota Kinabalu? Below you will find the current price list of food products in Kota Kinabalu, such as: potatoes, apples, beef, rice, or milk (The last update: 3 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Kota Kinabalu? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Kota Kinabalu? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Kota Kinabalu?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 3.4 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 4.4 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 34 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 6.7 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.2 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Kota Kinabalu, including potatoes, apples, beef, rice, or milk


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Food

Current prices overview: food prices Kota Kinabalu

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Kota Kinabalu

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Kota Kinabalu

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price fees $36 ($20 - $56)

fees

$36 ($20 - $56)
82% is less expensive than in United States

Price internet $36 ($27 - $48)

internet

$36 ($27 - $48)
by half less than in United States

Price jeans $65 ($34 - $90)

jeans

$65 ($34 - $90)
24% more than in United States

Price average earnings $473

average earnings

$473
90% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $365 ($201 - $559)

renting a small apartment in the center

$365 ($201 - $559)
79% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $281 ($201 - $447)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$281 ($201 - $447)
88% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $1 ($0.89 - $1.2)

bread

$1 ($0.89 - $1.2)
71% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $32 ($25 - $40)

cheese

$32 ($25 - $40)
150% more than in United States

Price rice $0.95 ($0.6 - $1.1)

rice

$0.95 ($0.6 - $1.1)
79% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $1.3 ($0.89 - $2.2)

tomatoes

$1.3 ($0.89 - $2.2)
73% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $0.89 ($0.89 - $1.2)

bananas

$0.89 ($0.89 - $1.2)
by half less than in United States

Price wine $16.8 ($7.8 - $40)

wine

$16.8 ($7.8 - $40)
12% more than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $3.4 ($2.7 - $4.9)

cheap restaurant

$3.4 ($2.7 - $4.9)
83% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $3.4 ($2.2 - $4.9)

local beer

$3.4 ($2.2 - $4.9)
by half less than in United States

Price coffee $2.6 ($1.8 - $6.3)

coffee

$2.6 ($1.8 - $6.3)
by half less than in United States

Price bottle of water $1 ($0.45 - $2.1)

bottle of water

$1 ($0.45 - $2.1)
by half less than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $4.4 ($4 - $5.6)

Burger King or a similar bar

$4.4 ($4 - $5.6)
by half less than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1.2 ($0.67 - $2.1)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1.2 ($0.67 - $2.1)
by half less than in United States

Food Prices Kota Kinabalu

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.5 (MYR 6.5)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $1 (MYR 4.6)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $2.6 (MYR 11.5)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $32 (MYR 145)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.57 (MYR 2.5)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $16.8 (MYR 75)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $2.2 (MYR 9.7)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3 (MYR 13.5)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $3.9 (MYR 17.5)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $4.1 (MYR 18.5)
  11. Apples (1kg) $1.9 (MYR 8.6)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $4.3 (MYR 19.3)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $0.84 (MYR 3.7)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $1 (MYR 4.5)
  15. Kilo of white rice $0.95 (MYR 4.2)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $1.3 (MYR 6)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $0.89 (MYR 4)
  18. Onions (1kg) $1.1 (MYR 4.9)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $8.1 (MYR 36)

Prices In Restaurants Kota Kinabalu

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $3.4 (MYR 15)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $34 (MYR 150)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $4.4 (MYR 19.5)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $3.4 (MYR 15)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $5 (MYR 23)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.2 (MYR 5.5)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $1 (MYR 4.5)
  8. Cappuccino $2.6 (MYR 11.8)

Cost Of Living Kota Kinabalu

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.2 (MYR 5.5)
  2. Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $6.7 (MYR 30)
  3. Gasoline (1 liter) $0.46 (MYR 2.1)
  4. Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $26.8K (MYR 120K)
  5. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $365 (MYR 1.63K)
  6. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $170 (MYR 760)
  7. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $553 (MYR 2.47K)
  8. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $281 (MYR 1.26K)
  9. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $36 (MYR 162)
  10. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $36 (MYR 162)
  11. numb_34 $8.9 (MYR 40)
  12. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $65 (MYR 291)
  13. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $16.8 (MYR 75)
  14. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $71 (MYR 317)
  15. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $97 (MYR 433)
  16. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $27.5K (MYR 123K)
  17. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $86 (MYR 386)
  18. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $1.35K (MYR 6.05K)
  19. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $4.55K (MYR 20.3K)
  20. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $937 (MYR 4.19K)
  21. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $473 (MYR 2.12K)
  22. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 3.9%
  23. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $2 (MYR 9)
  24. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $0.67 (MYR 3)
  25. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $8.9 (MYR 40)

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Kota Kinabalu Cost Of Living

Entertainment Costs Kota Kinabalu

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $28 (MYR 123)
  2. Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $3.9 (MYR 17.5)
  3. Cinema, Single Ticket $4 (MYR 18)

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Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1.2 ($0.67 - $2.1)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1.2 ($0.67 - $2.1)
by half less than in United States

Price jeans $65 ($34 - $90)

jeans

$65 ($34 - $90)
24% more than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $4.4 ($4 - $5.6)

Burger King or a similar bar

$4.4 ($4 - $5.6)
by half less than in United States

Price coffee $2.6 ($1.8 - $6.3)

coffee

$2.6 ($1.8 - $6.3)
by half less than in United States

Price average earnings $473

average earnings

$473
90% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $1 ($0.89 - $1.2)

bread

$1 ($0.89 - $1.2)
71% is less expensive than in United States