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| Expense | Kota Kinabalu | Ipoh | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.09 | $5.09 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.35 | $20.35 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Cappuccino | $1.53 | $1.53 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $115 | $115 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.66 | $18.66 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.18 | $49.18 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.25 | $14.25 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Fitness club membership | $14.25 | $14.25 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Cinema ticket | $3.73 | $3.73 | Kota Kinabalu |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $223 | $223 | Kota Kinabalu |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $155 | $155 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $465 | $465 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Total single-person budget | $494 | $494 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Average net salary | $954 | $954 |
Kota Kinabalu is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kota Kinabalu runs about $494 versus $494 in Ipoh — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Kota Kinabalu leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Kota Kinabalu · Full cost of living in Ipoh