Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu is 16% lower than in Beijing (without rent).
Rent in Kota Kinabalu is 54% cheaper than in Beijing.
Cost of living including rent in Kota Kinabalu is 37% lower than in Beijing.
Food in Kota Kinabalu is 3% more expensive than in Beijing.
Transport in Kota Kinabalu is 47% cheaper than in Beijing.
| Kota Kinabalu | Beijing | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kota Kinabalu | Beijing | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.21 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.2 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.17 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.79 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.01 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.79 $ | 0.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.87 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.26 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.43 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.3 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.25 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 26.1 $ | 9.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.74 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.02 $ | 3.57 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.56 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.8 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11 $ | 5.07 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.03 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.93 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.24 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.73 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.5 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.5 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.9 $ | 13.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 191 $ | 473 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 297 $ | 1,079 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 309 $ | 851 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 513 $ | 2,126 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,335 $ | 14,636 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,152 $ | 7,425 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 556 $ | 1,802 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.27 % | 4.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.5 $ | 61.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.99 $ | 8.51 $ |
| Haircut | 8.07 $ | 9.52 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.7 $ | 85.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 71.5 $ | 63.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 125 $ | 782 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,465 $ | 23,714 $ |