Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia vs Tawau, Malaysia
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is about the same as in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (RM31) | RM23 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (RM26) | RM14 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (RM8) | RM10 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (RM3.92) | RM5.25 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (RM8) | RM7 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.36 (RM3.17) | RM4.00 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b19 (RM11) | RM11 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (RM8) | RM20 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (RM3.70) | RM6.00 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b9 (RM5.61) | RM7 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (RM29) | RM50 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (RM6) | RM3.50 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.06 (RM2.40) | RM2.50 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 13% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,189 (RM2,477) | RM3,000 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,867 (RM1,695) | RM2,400 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b324 (RM192) | RM303 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,920 (RM1,726) | RM650 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,162 (RM1,278) | RM600 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b263 (RM156) | RM500 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b214 (RM127) | RM127 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,883 (RM1,704) | RM2,350 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,036 (RM612) | RM2,000 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 (RM24) | RM24 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b16 (RM10) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 41% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b316 (RM187) | RM250 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b226 (RM134) | RM300 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b697 (RM412) | RM400 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b670 (RM396) | RM400 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 36% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b106,064 (RM62,699) | RM180,000 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.91 (RM2.31) | RM2.30 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b150 (RM89) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b79 (RM47) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 24% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b33 (RM20) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b36 (RM21) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b243 (RM144) | RM45 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b27 (RM16) | RM20 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b20 (RM12) | RM11 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b23 (RM14) | RM8 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (RM6) | RM7 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (RM7) | RM6.00 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b51 (RM30) | RM10 | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 24% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b106 (RM63) | RM30 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b92 (RM54) | RM21 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b197 (RM116) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b244 (RM144) | RM200 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (RM22) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (RM15) | RM10 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (RM10) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,398 (RM2,009) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.13 (RM0.67) | RM0.15 | + 344% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b377 (RM223) | RM198 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (RM10) | RM10 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 397 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 13% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RM8,200 in Tawau you would need to make just about RM7,102 ($b12,014) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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