Cost of Living in Sarawak
Prices in Sarawak (First-Level Administrative Unit in Malaysia)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Kuching - 25 contributors in the past 12 months
Miri - 7 contributors
Bintulu - 5 contributors
Sibu - 4 contributors
Betong - 2 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | RM15.09 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | RM75.67 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | RM20.93 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | RM14.83 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | RM20.18 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | RM11.29 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | RM3.04 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | RM1.31 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | RM8.69 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | RM4.54 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | RM2.11 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | RM9.67 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | RM22.53 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | RM7.65 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | RM17.29 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | RM5.72 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | RM2.56 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | RM4.54 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | RM3.27 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | RM2.29 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | RM2.30 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | RM6.20 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | RM2.22 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | RM86.11 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | RM13.18 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | RM15.83 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | RM18.37 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | RM2.90 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | RM52.11 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | RM4.57 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | RM6.44 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | RM21.25 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | RM3.15 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | RM181,890.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | RM147,815.38 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | RM187.56 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | RM42.20 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | RM115.69 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | RM135.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | RM40.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | RM19.22 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | RM493.75 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | RM27,079.29 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | RM234.88 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | RM137.75 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | RM335.50 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | RM258.62 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | RM1,255.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | RM885.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | RM2,250.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | RM1,779.23 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | RM637.17 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | RM440.58 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | RM1,963.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.38 | |
Over the last 12 months, 154 data points were contributed by 98 people of this region.
Last update: 15 October 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
