Cost of living in Tampa, Florida, United States vs Taiping, Malaysia
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| Food | + 226% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 226% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (RM59) | RM11 | + 456% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (RM31) | RM11 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.70 (RM15) | RM7 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (RM4.06) | RM5.00 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.54 (RM10) | RM2.00 | + 414% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (RM16) | RM1.00 | + 1537% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (RM26) | RM6.00 | + 329% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.48 (RM14) | RM5.00 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (RM7) | RM2.00 | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.87 (RM12) | RM8 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (RM61) | RM42 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.19 (RM9) | RM2.00 | + 343% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (RM8) | RM1.00 | + 700% | |
| Housing | + 356% | |||
| Housing in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 356% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,982 (RM8,027) | RM1,220 | + 558% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,258 (RM5,094) | RM625 | + 715% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (RM663) | RM198 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,371 (RM5,551) | RM850 | + 553% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $955 (RM3,868) | RM500 | + 674% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $155 (RM627) | RM125 | + 402% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (RM223) | RM99 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $338 (RM1,369) | RM775 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $159 (RM645) | RM443 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (RM43) | RM25 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (RM82) | RM12 | + 584% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (RM188) | RM160 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (RM161) | RM137 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (RM376) | RM122 | + 210% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (RM379) | RM207 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 348% | |||
| Transportation in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 348% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,262 (RM98,262) | RM12,250 | + 702% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (RM2.44) | RM2.15 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (RM231) | RM23 | + 906% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (RM61) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (RM25) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (RM54) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (RM417) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.79 (RM23) | RM2.00 | + 1072% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (RM13) | RM12 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.95 (RM16) | RM2.00 | + 700% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.31 (RM13) | RM1.00 | + 1241% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (RM7) | RM2.00 | + 259% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (RM88) | RM16 | + 450% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (RM200) | RM60 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (RM106) | RM30 | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $285 (RM1,154) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (RM303) | RM70 | + 332% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (RM49) | RM25 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.16 (RM21) | RM7 | + 188% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.32 (RM22) | RM14 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $402 (RM1,628) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (RM1.67) | RM2.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (RM129) | RM75 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (RM28) | RM14 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 193% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 427 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 193% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM11,418 ($2,819) in Tampa, Florida to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM3,900 in Taiping.
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