Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuching and Cyberjaya, Selangor Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuching and Cyberjaya, Selangor

😐 Solo nomad: Kuching is 2.5% more expensive than Cyberjaya, Selangor without rent, and 3.2% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Kuching is 28.6% more expensive than Cyberjaya, Selangor without rent, and 3.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kuching
Cyberjaya, Selangor
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.89 MYR 11.42
$3.13 MYR 12.35
-7.67%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$19.78 MYR 78.2
$14.23 MYR 56.2
39.00%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.76 MYR 18.81
$4.80 MYR 18.96
-0.83%
Cappuccino
$2.45 MYR 9.69
$1.69 MYR 6.69
44.97%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.70 MYR 2.77
$0.70 MYR 2.76
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.30 MYR 1.17
$0.26 MYR 1.03
15.38%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.90 MYR 11.44
$1.85 MYR 7.30
56.76%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.60 MYR 14.21
$3.61 MYR 14.24
-0.28%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kuching
Cyberjaya, Selangor
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.87 MYR 7.40
$1.73 MYR 6.82
8.09%
White Bread (500g)
$1.12 MYR 4.43
$0.93 MYR 3.67
20.43%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.02 MYR 4.05
$1.24 MYR 4.89
-17.74%
Eggs
$2.19 MYR 8.65
$1.36 MYR 5.36
61.03%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.74 MYR 38.47
$15.63 MYR 61.8
-37.68%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.85 MYR 15.23
$2.57 MYR 10.13
49.81%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.02 MYR 31.69
$4.24 MYR 16.76
89.15%
Apples (1kg)
$2.99 MYR 11.80
$2.44 MYR 9.65
22.54%
Banana (1kg)
$1.10 MYR 4.36
$1.07 MYR 4.24
2.80%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.53 MYR 10.00
$1.92 MYR 7.58
31.77%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.82 MYR 7.18
$1.03 MYR 4.08
76.70%
Potato (1kg)
$1.12 MYR 4.42
$0.69 MYR 2.72
62.32%
Onion (1kg)
$1.24 MYR 4.92
$0.74 MYR 2.92
67.57%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.68 MYR 6.62
$1.20 MYR 4.75
40.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.49 MYR 1.93
$0.49 MYR 1.94
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.19 MYR 16.56
$4.34 MYR 17.12
-3.46%
Wine (Bottle)
$21.67 MYR 85.6
$14.70 MYR 58.1
47.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.88 MYR 15.34
$1.79 MYR 7.09
116.76%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.49 MYR 13.77
$2.03 MYR 8.02
71.92%
🚌 Getting Around
Kuching
Cyberjaya, Selangor
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.25 MYR 0.99
$0.90 MYR 3.56
-72.22%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.85 MYR 46.82
$11.69 MYR 46.17
1.37%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.93 MYR 3.67
$0.70 MYR 2.75
32.86%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.10 MYR 4.34
$1.04 MYR 4.10
5.77%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$1.95 MYR 7.69
$5.72 MYR 22.58
-65.91%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.49 MYR 1.95
$0.47 MYR 1.85
4.26%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$45.7K MYR 180.7K
$30.6K MYR 121.0K
49.29%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$37.0K MYR 146.0K
$28.5K MYR 112.6K
29.61%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kuching
Cyberjaya, Selangor
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$41.74 MYR 165
$46.09 MYR 182
-9.44%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$8.98 MYR 35.46
$9.05 MYR 35.76
-0.77%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$25.04 MYR 98.9
$24.56 MYR 97.0
1.95%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kuching
Cyberjaya, Selangor
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.52 MYR 117
$51.0 MYR 201
-42.12%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.91 MYR 39.14
$10.67 MYR 42.15
-7.12%
Cinema Ticket
$4.60 MYR 18.17
$4.90 MYR 19.37
-6.12%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kuching
Cyberjaya, Selangor
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$140 MYR 555
$185 MYR 730
-24.02%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,993 MYR 23.7K
$6,832 MYR 27.0K
-12.28%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kuching
Cyberjaya, Selangor
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$66.8 MYR 264
$65.3 MYR 258
2.34%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.50 MYR 124
$19.20 MYR 75.8
64.06%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.4 MYR 333
$59.7 MYR 236
41.35%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$71.2 MYR 281
$40.80 MYR 161
74.53%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kuching
Cyberjaya, Selangor
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$283 MYR 1,117
$302 MYR 1,192
-6.27%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$207 MYR 819
$287 MYR 1,132
-27.60%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$559 MYR 2,207
$594 MYR 2,347
-5.94%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$390 MYR 1,542
$502 MYR 1,982
-22.21%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,168 MYR 8,565
$896 MYR 3,538
142.12%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,569 MYR 6,196
$817 MYR 3,228
91.94%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kuching
Cyberjaya, Selangor
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$546 MYR 2,159
$1,811 MYR 7,153
-69.82%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.27
4.07
4.91%

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Last update for Kuching: March 2, 2026

Last update for Cyberjaya, Selangor: February 28, 2026

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