Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Tabora, Tanzania
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 37% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (12,818 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (9,426 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 371% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (4,839 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (3,841 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (4,385 Shilling) | 3,600 Shilling | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.21 (2,986 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (12,899 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (5,579 Shilling) | 8,000 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.14 (2,371 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (6,640 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (47,596 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 693% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.35 (2,491 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 (1,967 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 25% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,673 (2,103,495 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,887 (1,080,542 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM335 (191,676 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 539% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,299 (1,316,904 Shilling) | 225,000 Shilling | + 485% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,350 (773,051 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM214 (122,363 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 308% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM99 (56,456 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,431 (819,620 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM389 (222,679 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (12,185 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | + 306% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (19,618 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 (131,262 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 (92,101 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (160,360 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM316 (181,079 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM165,013 (94,508,964 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (1,277 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (52,279 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (19,110 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (10,568 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (13,657 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (36,496 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 265% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (10,616 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (5,822 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (9,397 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (3,613 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (4,461 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (19,135 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (48,251 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (20,129 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (114,547 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (112,563 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (19,235 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (7,938 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (13,623 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (1,088,428 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (308 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (104,857 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (9,890 Shilling) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 482 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 28% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania)
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