What could your Kota Kinabalu property earn?
A two-bedroom rental in Kota Kinabalu typically achieves around €55 a night at about 60% occupancy — roughly €1,004 gross per month.
By property size
| Size | Nightly rate | Nights / year | Gross / month | Gross / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | €39 | 219 | €712 | €8,541 |
| 1 bedroom | €47 | 219 | €858 | €10,293 |
| 2 bedrooms | €55 | 219 | €1,004 | €12,045 |
| 3 bedrooms | €72 | 219 | €1,314 | €15,768 |
| 4+ bedrooms | €88 | 219 | €1,606 | €19,272 |
These are indicative market estimates for a well-presented property, not a guarantee. Actual earnings depend on your location, presentation, availability, local regulation and season. Figures are gross revenue before cleaning (around €18 per stay here), taxes, utilities and local levies.
What drives the number in Kota Kinabalu
Peak season
Demand follows the tourist season. The best months to visit are March to September, and rates run highest then.
Typical occupancy
60% across the year for an actively managed listing — around 219 booked nights.
Cleaning
About €18 per stay, and roughly 55 stays a year at a four-night average.
Currency
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). 1 EUR = 4.9 MYR / 1 USD = 4.5 MYR
List it on Holistay
Publishing is free. Add a video walkthrough, set your nightly rate, and decide whether to accept offers on quiet dates. You can read the full Kota Kinabalu travel guide to see what guests coming here are planning around.