Cost of living in Tampa, Florida, United States vs Tawau, Malaysia
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| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (RM59) | RM23 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (RM31) | RM14 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.70 (RM15) | RM10 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (RM4.07) | RM5.25 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.54 (RM10) | RM7 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (RM16) | RM4.00 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (RM26) | RM11 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.48 (RM14) | RM20 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (RM7) | RM6.00 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.87 (RM12) | RM7 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (RM61) | RM50 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.19 (RM9) | RM3.50 | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (RM8) | RM2.50 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,982 (RM8,038) | RM3,000 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,258 (RM5,101) | RM2,400 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (RM664) | RM303 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,371 (RM5,559) | RM650 | + 755% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $955 (RM3,873) | RM600 | + 546% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $155 (RM628) | RM500 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (RM223) | RM127 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $338 (RM1,371) | RM2,350 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $159 (RM646) | RM2,000 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (RM43) | RM24 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (RM82) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (RM188) | RM250 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (RM162) | RM300 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (RM377) | RM400 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (RM379) | RM400 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,262 (RM98,393) | RM180,000 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (RM2.45) | RM2.30 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (RM232) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (RM61) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Tawau (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 (RM418) | RM45 | + 828% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.79 (RM23) | RM20 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (RM13) | RM11 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.95 (RM16) | RM8 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.31 (RM13) | RM7 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (RM7) | RM6.00 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (RM88) | RM10 | + 781% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (RM200) | RM30 | + 567% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (RM107) | RM21 | + 408% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $285 (RM1,155) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (RM303) | RM200 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (RM49) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.16 (RM21) | RM10 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.32 (RM22) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $402 (RM1,630) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (RM1.67) | RM0.15 | + 1013% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (RM129) | RM198 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (RM28) | RM10 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
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 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM13,461 ($3,319) in Tampa, Florida to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM8,700 in Tawau.
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