Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Tawau, Malaysia
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| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 115% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (RM55) | RM23 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (RM40) | RM14 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (RM19) | RM10 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.49 (RM4.69) | RM5.25 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.38 (RM17) | RM7 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (RM16) | RM4.00 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (RM19) | RM11 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.74 (RM15) | RM20 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.31 (RM10) | RM6.00 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.35 (RM17) | RM7 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (RM55) | RM50 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.95 (RM9) | RM3.50 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 (RM7) | RM2.50 | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 238% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 238% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,525 (RM14,225) | RM3,000 | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,800 (RM8,802) | RM2,400 | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$481 (RM1,511) | RM303 | + 398% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,647 (RM8,321) | RM650 | + 1180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 (RM5,890) | RM600 | + 882% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$283 (RM890) | RM500 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (RM220) | RM127 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$548 (RM1,721) | RM2,350 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$183 (RM576) | RM2,000 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (RM62) | RM24 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (RM112) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 10% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 (RM322) | RM250 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$71 (RM222) | RM300 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (RM453) | RM400 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 (RM497) | RM400 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 19% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,608 (RM89,941) | RM180,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (RM4.46) | RM2.30 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 (RM664) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (RM78) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 75% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (RM29) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (RM47) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$63 (RM199) | RM45 | + 343% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (RM23) | RM20 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.44 (RM14) | RM11 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (RM24) | RM8 | + 198% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 (RM12) | RM7 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.90 (RM12) | RM6.00 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (RM78) | RM10 | + 681% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 151% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (RM156) | RM30 | + 421% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (RM118) | RM21 | + 460% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$252 (RM791) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$97 (RM305) | RM200 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (RM57) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.29 (RM13) | RM10 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (RM26) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$729 (RM2,292) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (RM2.42) | RM0.15 | + 1514% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (RM242) | RM198 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (RM129) | RM10 | + 1189% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 660 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least RM18,218 (AU$5,795) in Sydney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM9,200 in Tawau.
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