Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States vs Tawau, Malaysia
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| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (RM57) | RM23 | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (RM30) | RM14 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (RM17) | RM10 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (RM2.41) | RM5.25 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.63 (RM11) | RM7 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.52 (RM14) | RM4.00 | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (RM25) | RM11 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.97 (RM12) | RM20 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (RM6) | RM6.00 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (RM11) | RM7 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (RM65) | RM50 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (RM7) | RM3.50 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (RM7) | RM2.50 | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,878 (RM7,605) | RM3,000 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,273 (RM5,155) | RM2,400 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (RM648) | RM303 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,317 (RM5,333) | RM650 | + 721% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $941 (RM3,809) | RM600 | + 535% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (RM482) | RM500 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (RM172) | RM127 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $328 (RM1,330) | RM2,350 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (RM418) | RM2,000 | - 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (RM43) | RM24 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (RM97) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (RM181) | RM250 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (RM149) | RM300 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (RM369) | RM400 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (RM410) | RM400 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,291 (RM98,382) | RM180,000 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (RM2.57) | RM2.30 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (RM351) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (RM59) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.06 (RM21) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (RM68) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (RM417) | RM45 | + 827% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (RM25) | RM20 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.11 (RM13) | RM11 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (RM26) | RM8 | + 224% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (RM14) | RM7 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (RM8) | RM6.00 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (RM86) | RM10 | + 761% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (RM143) | RM30 | + 378% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (RM88) | RM21 | + 318% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $99 (RM401) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (RM253) | RM200 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (RM42) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.65 (RM23) | RM10 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.53 (RM22) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 (RM1,865) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (RM2.35) | RM0.15 | + 1465% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (RM158) | RM198 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (RM31) | RM10 | + 208% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 267 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM12,370 ($3,054) in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM8,300 in Tawau.
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