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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
550%Trains are 550% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Kuching.
Kuching$0.36
Kota Kinabalu$2.34
MealMid-priced restaurant
25%The average meal is 25% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Kuching.
Kuching$4.33
Kota Kinabalu$5.41
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
100%Taxis are 100% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Kuching.
Kuching$1.44
Kota Kinabalu$2.88
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
4%Coffee is 4% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Kuching.
Kuching$3.87
Kota Kinabalu$4.02
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 2.8 MYR
1 MYR = 0.36 AUD
Last checked on Thu, 27/03
Distance: 803 kms
Kuching airports
Kuching (KCH)How far from city centre: 7 kms
Kota Kinabalu airports
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

How long does the flight take to go from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
The total flight time between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu is of around 01:30 hours on average, considering an average distance of 804 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is $34. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Kota Kinabalu expensive to visit compared to Kuching?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Kota Kinabalu costs an average of 2.88 AUD, 100% more expensive than Kuching, with a fare of 1.44 AUD,

while train tickets costs 550% more in Kota Kinabalu: 2.34 AUD against 0.36 AUD in Kuching.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.41 AUD in Kota Kinabalu, 25% more than the 4.33 AUD in Kuching.

The price of the coffee is around 4% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu, with an average of 4.02 AUD , while in Kuching the coffee costs 3.87 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Malaysia may apply when travelling from Kuching. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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