LIVING COST IN SABAH
Living costs in Sabah, Malaysia depend largely on your individual lifestyle and where you stay. Kota Kinabalu, the capital city for example is more expensive than smaller towns. Lunch and dinner at a small coffee shop usually costs between MYR 3 to MYR 10; at an average of restaurant you need to fork out between MYR 10 to MYR 20 and drinks usually not included. Below is the sample of daily budget while your stay in Sabah.
CHECK YOUR RINGGIT
The ringgit is the Malaysian currency. Its official international currency code is MYR, but it's often written as RM (ringgit Malaysia). One ringgit consists of 100 sen (cents).
| Grocery | Quantity | Price (RM) |
| Egg | 1 Dozen | MYR 5.50 |
| Golden Churn Butter | 1 Stick | MYR 10.20 |
| Kraft Singles Cheese | 12 Slices | MYR 12.70 |
| Maggi Bottles Chilli / Tomato Sauce | 500gm | MYR 3.10 |
| Oreo Biscuits | 137gm | MYR 3.20 |
| Cup Noodles | 1 Cup | MYR 1.60 |
| Chilled Chicken | 1 kg | MYR 10.00 |
| Vegetables Kang Kong | 1 kg | MYR 7.00 |
| Cabbage | 1 kg | MYR 4.50 |
| Cucumber | 1 kg | MYR 3.00 |
| Carrot | 1 kg | MYR 5.90 |
| Ginger | 1 kg | MYR 17.00 |
| Green Pepper | 1 kg | MYR 16.90 |
| Lime | 1 kg | MYR 9.00 |
| Fresh Red Chilli | 1 kg | MYR 35.00 |
| Grapes | 2 kg | MYR 15.00 |
| Apple | Half Dozen | MYR 7.50 |
| Orange | Half Dozen | MYR 9.00 |
| Pomelo | 1 kg | MYR 8.00 |
| Mangosteen | 1 kg | MYR 19.00 |
| Starfruit | 1 kg | MYR 5.90 |
| Papaya | 1 kg | MYR 3.50 |
| Guava | 1 kg | MYR 6.50 |
| Tomatoes | 1 kg | MYR 6.00 |
| Mineral Water | 500ml | MYR 1.00 |
| Mineral Water | 1 litre | MYR 2.00 |
| Coke | 330ml | MYR 1.50 |
| Milo | 240ml | MYR 1.70 |
| Red Bull | 250ml | MYR 5.90 |
| Fresh Milk | 1 Litre | MYR 6.00 |
| Eveready Batteries AA | 4 Batteries | MYR 7.90 |
| Eveready Batteries AAA | 4 Batteries | MYR 8.90 |
| Magnum Ice Cream Stick | 1 Stick | MYR 4.00 |
| Cornetto Ice Cream Stick | 1 Cone | MYR 3.10 |
| Pack Of Cigarette | MYR 10.50 | |
| Kit Kat Chocolate | 38gm | MYR 3.30 |
| Cadbury Chocolate | 75gm | MYR 5.70 |
| Ferrero Rocher Chocolate | 3 pcs | MYR 6.00 |
| Snicker Chocolate Bars | 1 bar (51gm) | MYR 3.70 |
| Nescafe Premix Coffee 3-in-1 | 10 Sticks | MYR 6.90 |
| Cup Noodles | 1 Cup | MYR 2.00 |
| Pringles Potato Chips | 1 Tin (161gm) | MYR 8.90 |
| Tong Garden Ground Nuts | 120gm | MYR 4.00 |
| Bread | 1 loaf | MYR 3.20 |
| Wholemeal Bread | 1 Loaf | MYR 4.50 |
| Ice Mountain Mineral Water | 500ml | MYR 1.50 |
| Ice Mountain Mineral Water | 1000ml | MYR 2.50 |
| Soft Drink | 1 Can | MYR 1.80 |
| Milo | 1 Can | MYR 2.00 |
| Soya Milk | 1 bottle (300ml) | MYR 2.50 |
| Packet Drink | 250ml | MYR 1.20 |
TOBACCO AND LIQUOR |
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| Pack Of Cigarette | MYR 10.50 | |
| Heineken Beer | 330ml | MYR 6.50 |
| Tiger Beer | 330ml | MYR 6.50 |
TOILETRIES AND SANITARY |
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| Colgate Toothpaste | 175gm | MYR 7.70 |
| Colgate Toothbrush | 3 pcs | MYR 8.50 |
| Hansaplast Band Aids | 10 Strips | MYR 1.90 |
| Kotex Sanitary Pads | 10 pads | MYR 3.15 |
| Panadol Paracetamol | 30 Tablets | MYR 8.50 |
| Actal Antacid Pills | 10 Tablets | MYR 3.90 |
| Ultracarbon Activated Charcoal Pills | 10 Tablets | MYR 4.70 |
| Durex Condoms | 3 pcs | MYR 6.90 |
| Optrex Eyedrops | 10ml | MYR 7.10 |
| Lucido-L Hair Wax | 20gm | MYR 9.90 |
| Lucido-L Hair Wax | 60gm | MYR 19.90 |
PERFUME |
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| Versace Eau Fraiche | 100ml | MYR 292 |
| Versace V Blue Jeans | 75ml | MYR 162 |
| Versace Versence | 100ml | MYR 329 |
| Versace Vanitas | 100ml | MYR 339 |
| Givenchy Gentlemen Intense | 100ml | MYR 331 |
| Moschino Pink Bouquet | 50ml | MYR 159 |
| Kenzo in the Air | 50ml | MYR 300 |
| Fendi Extreme | 75ml | MYR 402 |
VEHICLES |
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| Proton Saga FLX | From MYR 36,000 | |
| Proton Preve | From MYR 60,000 | |
| Proton Persona | From MYR 46,000 | |
| Perodua Alza | From MYR 54,000 | |
| Perodua Myvi | From MYR 44,000 | |
| Perodua Viva | From MYR 23,000 | |
| Imported Car (Mitsubishi Mirage) | From MYR 63,000 | |
| Imported Car (Mitsubishi Lancer) | From MYR 117,000 | |
| Imported Car (Ford Fiesta) | From MYR 92,194.90 | |
| Imported Car (Ford Focus) | From MYR 120,945.80 | |
| Imported Car (Ford Ranger) | From MYR 75,595.70 | |
| Imported Car (Toyota Vios) | From MYR 73,833.22 | |
| Imported Car (Toyota Altis) | From MYR 114,015.30 | |
| Imported Car (Toyota Camry) | From MYR 150.806.67 | |
| Imported Car (Toyota Avanza) | From MYR 66,932.15 | |
| Imported Car (Toyota Hilux) | From MYR 77,122.20 | |
| Imported Car (Mercedes) | From MYR 200,000 | |
GASOLINE |
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| Petrol - RON97 | 1 litre | MYR 2.85 |
| Petrol - RON95 | 1 litre | MYR 2.10 |
| Diesel | 1 litre | MYR 2.00 |
ELECTRICITY |
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| For the first 100 kWh (1-100 kWh) per month | Sen/kWh | MYR 17.5 |
| For the next 100 kWh (101-200 kWh) per month | Sen/kWh | MYR 18.5 |
| For the next 100 kWh (201-300 kWh) per month | Sen/kWh | MYR 33.0 |
| For the next 200 kWh (301-500 kWh) per month | Sen/kWh | MYR 44.5 |
| For the next 500 kWh (501-1000 kWh) per month | Sen/kWh | MYR 45.0 |
| For the next kWh (1001 kWh onwards) per month | Sen/kWh | MYR 47.0 |
WATER |
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| Water Charge per cubic metre | Cubic Metre | MYR 0.90 |
AMP SQUARE KARAOKE (SURIA SABAH) |
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| Lunch Hour (FREE 2 DRINKS) | Monday - Thursday
Friday Saturday Sunday |
MYR 12
MYR 12 MYR 14 MYR 14 |
| Happy Hour (FREE 2 DRINKS) | Monday - Thursday
Friday Saturday Sunday |
MYR 14
MYR 18 MYR 20 MYR 20 |
| Student RM 8 ++ FREE 1 Drink (Mon - Fri) | ||
| Normal Hour (FREE 2 DRINKS) | Monday - Thursday
Friday Saturday Sunday |
MYR 22
MYR 30 MYR 32 MYR 26 |
| Normal Hour (FREE 2 BEERS) | Monday - Thursday
Friday Saturday Sunday |
MYR 26
MYR 34 MYR 36 MYR 32 |
| Midnight (FREE 2 Drinks) | Monday - Thursday
Friday Saturday Sunday |
MYR 20
MYR 28 MYR 30 MYR 26 |
GROWBALL CINEMAX (CENTRE POINT MALL) - 2D MOVIE PRICE |
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| Normal Price | - | MYR 7.00 |
| Ladies Day | (Monday) | MYR 5.00 |
| Gentlemen Day | Tuesday | MYR 5.00 |
| Movies Day | Wednesday | MYR 5.00 |
| Children/Student/Senior Citizens | All Days | MYR 5.00 |
| Movies Day | Wednesday | MYR 5.00 |
| Happy Hours | Monday - Friday (Show Before 6.00 pm) | MYR 5.00 |
| Upperstar Restaurant | Serving | Price |
| Steak | 1 Set | MYR 20.95 |
| Chicken Chop | 1 Set | MYR 12.95 |
| Fish and Chip | 1 Set | MYR 12.95 |
| Personal Pizza | 1 Set | MYR 15.95 |
| KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) Restaurant | Serving | Price |
| Colonel 2-Piece Chicken Rice Combo | 1 set | MYR 12.30 |
| Dinner Plate Combo (3 Pcs Chicken) | 1 set | MYR 15.30 |
| Snack Plate Combo (2 pcs chicken) | 1 set | MYR 12.30 |
| 2-Piece Chicken | 1 set | MYR 7.50 |
| 3-Piece Chicken | 1 set | MYR 11.20 |
| 5-Piece Chicken | 1 set | MYR 18.70 |
| Thrift Plate (9 pcs Chicken) | 1 set | MYR 33.70 |
| Family Plate (12 pcs Chicken) | 1 set | MYR 44.80 |
| Bucket (15 pcs Chicken) | 1 set | MYR 55.80 |
| Barrel (21 pcs Chicken) | 1 set | MYR 77.90 |
| Colonel Burger | 1 set | MYR 4.50 |
| Zinger Burger | 1 set | MYR 7.10 |
| Fries (Large) | 1 set | MYR 4.40 |
| Cheezy Wedges (Large) | 1 set | MYR 4.90 |
| Coleslaw/Whipped Potato | 1 set | MYR 5.40 |
| Nuggets (12 pcs) | 1 set | MYR 11.20 |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Serving | Price |
| McChicken McValue Meal | 1 set | MYR 9.85 |
| Double Cheese Burger McValue Meal | 1 set | MYR 10.35 |
| 6 pcs Chicken McNuggests McValue Meal | 1 set | MYR 9.90 |
| Spicy Chicken McDeluxe McValue | 1 set | MYR 11.40 |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese McValue | 1 set | MYR 11.30 |
| Big Mac McValue | 1 set | MYR 10.95 |
| Filet-O-Fish McValue | 1 set | MYR 9.90 |
| Ayam Goreng McD (2 pcs) McValue | 1 set | MYR 11.60 |
| French Fries | Small Size | MYR 2.00 |
| Coca Cola Beverage | Medium | MYR 3.20 |
| Sundae Cone | 1 cone | MYR 1.50 |
| Starbucks Restaurant | Serving | Price |
| Asian Dolce Latte | 12 oz | MYR 13.00 |
| Caramel Macchiato | 12 oz | MYR 12.50 |
| Cocoa Cappuccino / Caffe Mocha | 12 oz | MYR 12.00 |
| Caffe Latte / Cappuccino | 12 oz | MYR 10.50 |
| DoubleShot Iced Shaken Espresso | 7 oz | MYR 11.50 |
| Caffe Americano | 12 oz | MYR 7.00 |
| Freshly Brewed Coffee | 12 oz | MYR 7.00 |
| Mocha / Caramel / Expresso Frapuccino | 12 oz | MYR 12.00 |
| Banana Chocolate Muffin | 1 piece | MYR 7.00 |
| Mocha Raisin Muffin | 1 piece | MYR 7.00 |
| Toffee Walnut Roll | 1 piece | MYR 6.50 |
| Blueberry Twist Danish | 1 piece | MYR 6.50 |
| Apple Crumble Donut | 1 piece | MYR 6.50 |
| Sugar Donut | 1 piece | MYR 4.00 |
| Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake | 1 Slice | MYR 10.90 |
| Marble Cheesecake | 1 Slice | MYR 10.90 |
| Red Velvet Cake | 1 Slice | MYR 10.90 |
| Banana PB Chocolate Cake | 1 Slice | MYR 10.90 |
| Bread & Butter Pudding | 1 Slice | MYR 10.90 |
| Tuna Toastie | 1 piece | MYR 7.50 |
| Chicken Finger Sandwich | 1 piece | MYR 7.50 |
| Tandoori Chicken Sausage | 1 piece | MYR 5.00 |
| Black Pepper Chicken Puff | 1 piece | MYR 4.00 |
| Multibake Cake House | Serving | Price |
| Blueberry Cake | per kg | MYR 58.00 |
| Ganache Cake | per kg | MYR 56.00 |
| Mango Cake | per kg | MYR 58.00 |
| Yam Cake | per kg | MYR 58.00 |
| Crab Mayo Bun | 1 piece | MYR 2.60 |
| Egg Mayo Bun | 1 piece | MYR 2.40 |
| Garlic Bread Bun | 1 piece | MYR 2.00 |
| Yoyo Cafe - Famous Taiwanese Beverage | Serving | Price |
| Milky Tea | per cup | MYR 3.80 |
| Pearl Milky Tea | per cup | MYR 4.30 |
| Mini Pearl Milky Tea | per cup | MYR 4.30 |
| Ice Cocoa | per cup | MYR 4.00 |
| Yam Milky Tea | per cup | MYR 4.30 |
| Coconut Cube Milky Tea | per cup | MYR 4.30 |
| Peppermint Milky Tea | per cup | MYR 4.30 |
| Chocolate Milky Tea | per cup | MYR 4.50 |
| Seafood | Quantity | Price |
| Prawns | per Kg | MYR 60.00 |
| Crab | per Kg | MYR 30.00 |
| Lobster (small) | per Kg | MYR 130.00 |
| Property | Location | Price |
| Land | Sururb - Depending on Location | MYR 210 onwards per square feet |
| Apartment | Depending on Location | MYR 194 onwards per square feet |
| Transportation | From and To | Rate (per way) |
| Train | Tg. Aru to Putatan | MYR 0.40 (Adult) |
| Train | Tg. Aru to Papar | MYR 1.85 (Adult)
MYR 0.95 (Children) |
| Train | Tg. Aru to Beaufort | MYR 4.80 (Adult)
MYR 2.40 (Children) |
| Train | Tg. Aru to Tenom | MYR 7.50 (Adult)
MYR 3.75 (Children) |
| Train | Putatan To Papar | MYR 1.55 (Adult)
MYR 0.80 (Children) |
| Train | Putatan To Membakut | MYR 3.45 (Adult)
MYR 1.75 (Children) |
| Train | Tg. Aru to Halogilat | MYR 5.55 (Adult)
MYR 2.80 (Children) |
| Train | Putatan to Tenom | MYR 7.20 (Adult)
MYR 3.60 (Children) |
| Ferry | Kota Kinabalu To Labuan | MYR 44.60 (First Class)
MYR 39.60 (Economy Class) |
| Ferry | Labuan To Kota Kinabalu | MYR 39.00 (First Class)
MYR 34.00 (Economy Class) |
| Ferry | Kota Kinabalu to Brunei | MYR 60.00 (Adult)
MYR 38.00 (Children) |
| Public Bus | Kota Kinabalu to Donggonggon (Penampang) | MYR 2.00 |
| Public Bus | Kota Kinabalu to Putatan | MYR 2.00 |
| Public Bus | Petagas To Kota Kinabalu | RM 1.80 |
Prices shown in this page are correct at the time of publication and are for comparison purposes only. Price is subject to 6% government tax and some restaurant might add extra 5% to 10% of service charge