Kuching travel budget

Kuching: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Kuching

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Kuching for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 13 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.1 per person
  • $ 0.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 343* (1526 MYR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 43 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 6.8 per person
  • $ 4.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1265* (5642 MYR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 59 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2137* (9520 MYR)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Kuching compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kuching in 2024 is 51% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Kuching in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Kuching by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kuching

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kuching is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.7/person
($ 1.8 to $ 3.8)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 11/person
($ 5.6 to $ 29)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.5/person
($ 4.5 to $ 4.5)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.7 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 6.3)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.4 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 4)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kuching

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kuching is 75% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 13/night
($ 13 to $ 13)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 33/night
($ 11 to $ 134)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 52/night
($ 15 to $ 149)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 67/night
($ 25 to $ 128)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 77 to $ 128)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 43/month
($ 10 to $ 115)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 74/month
($ 22 to $ 162)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 74/month
($ 27 to $ 155)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 44/month
($ 18 to $ 107)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 74/month
($ 16 to $ 384)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Kuching

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kuching is 52% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 2.1)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2 to $ 3.6)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 3.4)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kuching

On average, the price of transport in Kuching is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 0.9 to $ 1.4)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.4/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 57/24hrs
($ 32 to $ 93)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Kuching

On average, budget for leisure activities in Kuching is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.5/ticket
($ 3.6 to $ 4.5)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
($ 12 to $ 12)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kuching

On average, shopping budget in Kuching is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4/pack
($ 4 to $ 4.5)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 72
($ 60 to $ 83)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 43
($ 17 to $ 68)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Kuching
Melbourne → Kuching
Melbourne → Kuching
$ 593
(fair price: $ 496)
Sydney → Kuching
Sydney → Kuching
Sydney → Kuching
$ 609
(fair price: $ 515)
London → Kuching
London → Kuching
London → Kuching
$ 1042
(fair price: $ 846)
Auckland → Kuching
Auckland → Kuching
Auckland → Kuching
$ 1012
(fair price: $ 798)
Manchester → Kuching
Manchester → Kuching
Manchester → Kuching
$ 1178
(fair price: $ 912)
Dublin → Kuching
Dublin → Kuching
Dublin → Kuching
$ 985
(fair price: $ 855)

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About this information on the cost of living in Kuching

The information about the cost of living in Kuching shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Kuching was updated on 08-11-2024.

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