Cost of Living Comparison Between Kluang and Kuching Cost of Living Comparison Between Kluang and Kuching

😐 Solo nomad: Kluang is 19.2% more expensive than Kuching without rent, and 24.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Kluang is 10.4% more expensive than Kuching without rent, and 21.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kluang
Kuching
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.16 MYR 9.12
$2.8 MYR 11.82
-22.86%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$11.6 MYR 48.92
$20.06 MYR 84.6
-42.17%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.6 MYR 15.19
$4.69 MYR 19.76
-23.24%
Cappuccino
$2.25 MYR 9.47
$2.57 MYR 10.83
-12.45%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.77 MYR 3.23
$0.71 MYR 3
8.45%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.23 MYR 0.96
$0.32 MYR 1.37
-28.13%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$4.29 MYR 18.07
$2.77 MYR 11.68
54.87%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.45 MYR 22.99
$3.58 MYR 15.08
52.23%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kluang
Kuching
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.9 MYR 8.01
$1.95 MYR 8.24
-2.56%
White Bread (500g)
$1.12 MYR 4.73
$1.13 MYR 4.77
-0.88%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.43 MYR 6.04
$1.01 MYR 4.27
41.58%
Eggs
$1.88 MYR 7.95
$2.13 MYR 9
-11.74%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$22.04 MYR 92.9
$9.36 MYR 39.48
135.47%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.81 MYR 20.27
$3.85 MYR 16.23
24.94%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.81 MYR 45.59
$7.88 MYR 33.24
37.18%
Apples (1kg)
$3.87 MYR 16.31
$3.02 MYR 12.72
28.15%
Banana (1kg)
$1.69 MYR 7.14
$1.1 MYR 4.64
53.64%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.33 MYR 14.02
$2.62 MYR 11.06
27.10%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.52 MYR 10.62
$1.84 MYR 7.75
36.96%
Potato (1kg)
$1.76 MYR 7.42
$1.15 MYR 4.85
53.04%
Onion (1kg)
$1.05 MYR 4.42
$1.22 MYR 5.16
-13.93%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.12 MYR 4.74
$1.68 MYR 7.07
-33.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.51 MYR 2.16
$0.52 MYR 2.2
-1.92%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.12 MYR 17.36
$4.14 MYR 17.47
-0.48%
Wine (Bottle)
$30.38 MYR 128
$19.41 MYR 81.8
56.52%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.28 MYR 18.05
$3.72 MYR 15.7
15.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.34 MYR 22.51
$3.38 MYR 14.26
57.99%
🚌 Getting Around
Kluang
Kuching
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.74 MYR 3.12
$0.25 MYR 1.06
196.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.8 MYR 49.78
$11.57 MYR 48.8
1.99%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.2 MYR 5.06
$0.91 MYR 3.83
31.87%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.14 MYR 4.81
$1.14 MYR 4.83
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.37 MYR 18.44
$1.94 MYR 8.17
125.26%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.49 MYR 2.08
$0.5 MYR 2.11
-2.00%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$44.3K MYR 186.7K
$44.9K MYR 189.4K
-1.43%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.2K MYR 131.4K
$36.1K MYR 152.3K
-13.70%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kluang
Kuching
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$74.1 MYR 312
$42.14 MYR 178
75.84%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10 MYR 42.19
$8.94 MYR 37.71
11.86%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.73 MYR 121
$24.81 MYR 105
15.80%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kluang
Kuching
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$36.67 MYR 155
$29.84 MYR 126
22.89%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.94 MYR 25.04
$9.89 MYR 41.73
-39.94%
Cinema Ticket
$5.68 MYR 23.94
$4.62 MYR 19.47
22.94%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kluang
Kuching
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$116 MYR 491
$144 MYR 606
-19.03%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,346 MYR 18.3K
$6,013 MYR 25.4K
-27.72%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kluang
Kuching
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$110 MYR 466
$66 MYR 278
67.54%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.16 MYR 115
$31.77 MYR 134
-14.51%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.5 MYR 314
$85.6 MYR 361
-12.95%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$78.3 MYR 330
$72.2 MYR 304
8.48%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kluang
Kuching
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$382 MYR 1,609
$278 MYR 1,171
37.37%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$266 MYR 1,123
$208 MYR 877
27.96%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$653 MYR 2,755
$571 MYR 2,409
14.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$478 MYR 2,015
$390 MYR 1,645
22.48%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,802 MYR 7,597
$1,881 MYR 7,934
-4.24%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,227 MYR 5,172
$1,330 MYR 5,607
-7.75%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kluang
Kuching
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$565 MYR 2,384
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.96
4.27
-7.26%

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Last update for Kluang: October 28, 2025

Last update for Kuching: October 29, 2025

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