Cost of living in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 172% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 163% | |||
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| Food in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (RM90) | RM17 | + 442% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (RM51) | RM16 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (RM33) | RM10 | + 234% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (RM5.57) | RM7 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.70 (RM27) | RM12 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.07 (RM19) | RM4.87 | + 295% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (RM31) | RM26 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.57 (RM17) | RM8 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.23 (RM11) | RM4.72 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (RM11) | RM11 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (RM61) | RM64 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.59 (RM12) | RM3.38 | + 263% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.17 (RM15) | RM3.96 | + 278% | |
| Housing | + 340% | |||
| Housing in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 340% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,321 (RM15,692) | RM3,094 | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,179 (RM10,299) | RM1,858 | + 454% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (RM917) | RM303 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,876 (RM8,865) | RM2,385 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,634 (RM7,723) | RM1,485 | + 420% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (RM496) | RM158 | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (RM278) | RM122 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $410 (RM1,939) | RM1,309 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (RM698) | RM456 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (RM57) | RM18 | + 221% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $73 (RM344) | RM26 | + 1239% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (RM213) | RM239 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (RM164) | RM129 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (RM425) | RM279 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (RM571) | RM292 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,721 (RM126,268) | RM160,496 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (RM4.42) | RM1.98 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (RM304) | RM95 | + 219% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (RM87) | RM19 | + 359% | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 195% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (RM38) | RM14 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (RM95) | RM22 | + 342% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (RM491) | RM60 | + 720% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (RM35) | RM23 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.06 (RM14) | RM12 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.18 (RM20) | RM15 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.06 (RM19) | RM4.69 | + 309% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (RM9) | RM6 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (RM130) | RM38 | + 244% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (RM203) | RM75 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (RM125) | RM33 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $306 (RM1,444) | RM273 | + 429% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $81 (RM384) | RM152 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (RM60) | RM35 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.73 (RM27) | RM15 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (RM24) | RM18 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $459 (RM2,170) | RM2,097 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (RM1.32) | RM0.34 | + 284% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $24 (RM112) | RM184 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (RM39) | RM17 | + 125% | |
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TOTAL | + 172% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 342 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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