Cost of Living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Malaysia · Southeast Asia
Monthly budget from $527 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$527
/mo
Standard
$1,019
/mo
Comfort
$1,963
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $260 | $155 | $40 | $72 | $527/mo |
| Standard | $500 | $285 | $82 | $152 | $1,019/mo |
| Comfort | $1,000 | $470 | $168 | $325 | $1,963/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Borneo gateway with Mount Kinabalu, orangutans, diving paradise, and incredibly fresh seafood
Internet: 48 Mbps
Safety: 4.3/5
Nomad score: 4/5