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).
The tables below can help you budget, but the figures are only a guide. Your actual costs will vary, according to your location and lifestyle.

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

Pack Of Cigarette MYR 10.50
Heineken Beer 330ml MYR 6.50
Tiger Beer 330ml MYR 6.50

TOILETRIES AND SANITARY

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

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

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

Petrol - RON97 1 litre MYR 2.85
Petrol - RON95 1 litre MYR 2.10
Diesel 1 litre MYR 2.00

ELECTRICITY

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

Water Charge per cubic metre Cubic Metre MYR 0.90

AMP SQUARE KARAOKE (SURIA SABAH)

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

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