What does groceries cost in Kuching?

Basic groceries in Kuching cost: milk (1L) ($2), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($1), eggs (12 pack) ($2), chicken breast (1kg) ($3), apples (1kg) ($3), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Kuching?

Dining out in Kuching: inexpensive meal ($3), mid-range restaurant meal ($27), local beer ($3), coffee ($3).

What does housing cost in Kuching?

Average monthly rent in Kuching: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($330), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($215), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($599), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($358).

What does transportation cost in Kuching?

Transportation costs in Kuching: public transport ticket ($0.23), monthly transport pass ($21.14), taxi starting fare ($0.90), gasoline per liter ($0.49).

What does utilities cost in Kuching?

Monthly utilities in Kuching: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($47), mobile phone plan ($9), internet ($29).

What does entertainment cost in Kuching?

Entertainment costs in Kuching: movie ticket ($6), gym membership ($29), theater ticket ($45).

What does personal care cost in Kuching?

Personal care items in Kuching: deodorant ($3), shampoo ($3), toothpaste ($1), haircut ($5).

What does clothing cost in Kuching?

Clothing prices in Kuching: jeans ($61), dress ($29), sneakers ($71), leather shoes ($66).

What does healthcare cost in Kuching?

Healthcare costs in Kuching: cold medicine ($2), antibiotics ($4), doctor visit ($15).

What does education cost in Kuching?

Education costs in Kuching: preschool (monthly) ($137), international school (monthly) ($5827).

What does other expenses cost in Kuching?

Costs in Kuching include: averageSalary ($592), tv ($547), microwave ($126), laundryDetergent ($6), cleaning ($6).

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Last updated:October 1, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$2.63

Bananas 1kg

$1.08

Beef 1kg

$7.71

Bread 500g

$0.92

Chicken Breast 1kg

$2.94

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$3.82

Coca-Cola 2L

$0.92

Domestic Beer 500mL

$3.06

Eggs (12)

$1.83

Imported Beer 330mL

$3.32

Lettuce 1kg

$1.64

Local Cheese 1kg

$6.85

Milk 1L

$1.64

Onions 1kg

$1.16

Oranges 1kg

$2.44

Potatoes 1kg

$1.16

Rice 1kg

$1.12

Tomatoes 1kg

$1.50

Water 1.5L

$0.52

Wine Bottle

$16.46

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$2.87

Cocktail

$5.20

Coffee

$2.90

Inexpensive Meal

$3.34

Mid-Range Meal

$26.51

Soda (Restaurant)

$0.72

Water

$0.34

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$330.43

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$214.74

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$598.66

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$357.71

Transportation

Car

$31,909.00

Gasoline 1L

$0.49

Monthly Pass

$21.14

One-way Ticket

$0.23

Taxi (per km)

$1.13

Taxi Start

$0.90

Taxi Trip

$13.00

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$1.80

Utilities

Basic Utilities (Small Apartment)

$30.00

Basic Utilities 85m²

$46.85

Internet

$28.66

Mobile Minute

$0.06

Phone Plan

$8.65

Entertainment

Cinema

$6.25

Gym

$28.59

Tennis Court

$9.40

Theater

$45.00

Personal Care

Deodorant

$2.60

Haircut

$5.28

Shampoo

$3.19

Toilet Paper

$2.56

Toothpaste

$1.36

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$29.28

Jeans

$61.38

Leather Shoes

$66.37

Sneakers

$71.08

Healthcare

Antibiotics

$4.13

Cold Medicine

$2.10

Doctor Visit

$15.00

Education

International School

$5,826.85

Preschool

$137.02

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$592.08

Cleaning

$6.00

Laundry Detergent

$5.65

Microwave

$126.00

Tablet

$483.00

$547.00

Total Monthly Cost

$1,556

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$1,177

Median rent based on analysis of 33 apartments in October

Minimum$440

Maximum$1,979

Groceries

$219

Food Outside

$106

Base Cost

$53

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