Cost of Living in Sabah

Prices in Sabah (First-Level Administrative Unit in Malaysia)

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	RM13.44	10.00-15.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	RM81.25	60.00-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	RM18.11	16.00-20.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	RM10.85	10.00-20.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	RM17.87	14.00-24.49
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	RM11.25	4.00-15.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	RM2.95	2.00-5.00
Bottled Water (12 oz)	RM1.29	1.00-2.00
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	RM7.33	6.99-8.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	RM4.76	4.08-5.44
White Rice (1 lb)	RM3.74	1.36-7.26
Eggs (12, Large Size)	RM11.10	8.00-18.00
Local Cheese (1 lb)	RM37.42	22.68-52.16
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	RM7.26	5.44-8.16
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	RM15.12	11.34-18.14
Apples (1 lb)	RM2.95	1.81-4.08
Bananas (1 lb)	RM2.19	1.36-2.72
Oranges (1 lb)	RM2.72	1.81-3.63
Tomatoes (1 lb)	RM3.63	2.72-4.54
Potatoes (1 lb)	RM2.42	0.91-4.08
Onions (1 lb)	RM3.86	3.18-4.54
Lettuce (1 Head)	RM4.00
Bottled Water (50 oz)	RM1.30	1.00-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	RM72.50	65.00-80.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	RM11.08	7.00-15.15
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	RM10.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	RM19.45	15.80-24.00
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	RM6.33	1.00-10.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	RM173.91
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	RM6.00	4.00-8.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	RM4.29	1.61-8.05
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	?
Gasoline (1 Liter)	RM2.93	2.00-4.57
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	RM186,000.00	186,000.00-186,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	RM144,971.43	144,971.43-145,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	RM288.66	200.00-365.97
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	RM37.22	15.00-50.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	RM106.00	90.00-215.00
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	RM223.33	100.00-250.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	RM12.50	5.00-20.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	RM17.38	15.00-25.00
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	RM716.67	500.00-1,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	RM28,282.67	13,278.00-51,570.00
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	RM290.75	120.00-404.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	RM120.00	90.00-150.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	RM383.33	179.00-700.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes	RM160.00	120.00-200.00
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	RM1,760.00	1,200.00-3,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	RM775.00	600.00-1,390.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	RM2,752.00	2,200.00-5,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	RM1,524.00	900.00-3,500.00
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	RM689.93	519.00-775.40
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	RM411.12	369.00-525.00
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	RM2,530.93
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	3.90	3.30-4.50

Over the last 12 months, 108 data points were contributed by 55 people of this region.
Last update: 15 October 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.