Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Tawau, Malaysia
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| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (RM65) | RM23 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (RM36) | RM14 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (RM17) | RM10 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (RM3.56) | RM5.25 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.57 (RM14) | RM7 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (RM16) | RM4.00 | + 306% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (RM27) | RM11 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (RM13) | RM20 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (RM5.35) | RM6.00 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (RM10) | RM7 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (RM44) | RM50 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (RM8) | RM3.50 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (RM9) | RM2.50 | + 249% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 230% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,312 (RM13,427) | RM3,000 | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,142 (RM8,683) | RM2,400 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (RM678) | RM303 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,359 (RM9,563) | RM650 | + 1371% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,599 (RM6,481) | RM600 | + 980% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (RM439) | RM500 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (RM288) | RM127 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (RM1,303) | RM2,350 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (RM506) | RM2,000 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (RM44) | RM24 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (RM97) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (RM210) | RM250 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (RM158) | RM300 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (RM371) | RM400 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (RM485) | RM400 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,457 (RM95,106) | RM180,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (RM3.43) | RM2.30 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (RM294) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (RM64) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (RM28) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (RM67) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (RM426) | RM45 | + 846% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (RM32) | RM20 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (RM14) | RM11 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (RM25) | RM8 | + 209% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (RM15) | RM7 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (RM6) | RM6.00 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (RM96) | RM10 | + 858% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (RM184) | RM30 | + 513% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (RM116) | RM21 | + 452% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $279 (RM1,131) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (RM377) | RM200 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (RM57) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (RM20) | RM10 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (RM34) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 (RM1,593) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (RM2.38) | RM0.15 | + 1489% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (RM220) | RM198 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (RM38) | RM10 | + 281% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM17,929 ($4,422) in San Diego, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM9,400 in Tawau.
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