Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuching and Kampar Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuching and Kampar

😐 Solo nomad: Kuching is 7.5% more expensive than Kampar without rent, and 6.3% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Kuching is 16.1% more expensive than Kampar without rent, and 6.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kuching
Kampar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.8 MYR 11.82
$2.16 MYR 9.11
29.63%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$20.06 MYR 84.6
$18.87 MYR 79.6
6.31%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.69 MYR 19.76
$4.76 MYR 20.07
-1.47%
Cappuccino
$2.57 MYR 10.83
$2.31 MYR 9.73
11.26%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.71 MYR 3
$0.46 MYR 1.94
54.35%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.32 MYR 1.37
$0.49 MYR 2.05
-34.69%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.77 MYR 11.68
$2.11 MYR 8.88
31.28%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 MYR 15.08
$5.84 MYR 24.65
-38.70%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kuching
Kampar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.95 MYR 8.24
$1.88 MYR 7.91
3.72%
White Bread (500g)
$1.13 MYR 4.77
$0.74 MYR 3.11
52.70%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.01 MYR 4.27
$1.71 MYR 7.22
-40.94%
Eggs
$2.13 MYR 9
$1.73 MYR 7.3
23.12%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.36 MYR 39.48
$14.06 MYR 59.3
-33.43%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.85 MYR 16.23
$4.73 MYR 19.94
-18.60%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.88 MYR 33.24
$6.91 MYR 29.15
14.04%
Apples (1kg)
$3.02 MYR 12.72
$2.98 MYR 12.55
1.34%
Banana (1kg)
$1.1 MYR 4.64
$1.65 MYR 6.94
-33.33%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.62 MYR 11.06
$2.68 MYR 11.32
-2.24%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.84 MYR 7.75
$1.46 MYR 6.16
26.03%
Potato (1kg)
$1.15 MYR 4.85
$1.22 MYR 5.15
-5.74%
Onion (1kg)
$1.22 MYR 5.16
$1.39 MYR 5.85
-12.23%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.68 MYR 7.07
$1.22 MYR 5.15
37.70%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.52 MYR 2.2
$0.67 MYR 2.81
-22.39%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.14 MYR 17.47
$4.31 MYR 18.17
-3.94%
Wine (Bottle)
$19.41 MYR 81.8
$17.85 MYR 75.3
8.74%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.72 MYR 15.7
$3.3 MYR 13.91
12.73%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.38 MYR 14.26
$4.36 MYR 18.38
-22.48%
🚌 Getting Around
Kuching
Kampar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.25 MYR 1.06
$0.73 MYR 3.09
-65.75%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.57 MYR 48.8
$11.91 MYR 50.2
-2.85%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.91 MYR 3.83
$1.21 MYR 5.11
-24.79%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.14 MYR 4.83
$0.99 MYR 4.17
15.15%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$1.94 MYR 8.17
$4.83 MYR 20.35
-59.83%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.5 MYR 2.11
$0.5 MYR 2.12
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$44.9K MYR 189.4K
$39.5K MYR 166.8K
13.55%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$36.1K MYR 152.3K
$33.1K MYR 139.5K
9.17%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kuching
Kampar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$42.14 MYR 178
$46.69 MYR 197
-9.75%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$8.94 MYR 37.71
$4.75 MYR 20.05
88.21%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.81 MYR 105
$21.2 MYR 89.4
17.03%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kuching
Kampar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.84 MYR 126
$37.14 MYR 157
-19.66%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.89 MYR 41.73
$5.87 MYR 24.75
68.48%
Cinema Ticket
$4.62 MYR 19.47
$4.69 MYR 19.79
-1.49%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kuching
Kampar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$144 MYR 606
$118 MYR 499
21.58%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,013 MYR 25.4K
$9,367 MYR 39.5K
-35.81%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kuching
Kampar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$66 MYR 278
$59.3 MYR 250
11.27%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.77 MYR 134
$11.57 MYR 48.78
174.59%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.6 MYR 361
$70.4 MYR 297
21.65%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.2 MYR 304
$71.4 MYR 301
1.05%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kuching
Kampar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$278 MYR 1,171
$388 MYR 1,636
-28.41%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$208 MYR 877
$270 MYR 1,137
-22.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$571 MYR 2,409
$653 MYR 2,756
-12.60%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$390 MYR 1,645
$479 MYR 2,018
-18.46%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,881 MYR 7,934
$1,836 MYR 7,742
2.48%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,330 MYR 5,607
$1,051 MYR 4,431
26.52%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kuching
Kampar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$565 MYR 2,384
$352 MYR 1,486
60.47%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.27
4.47
-4.47%

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Last update for Kuching: October 29, 2025

Last update for Kampar: October 27, 2025

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