Cost of living in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia)
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| Food in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tampa, Florida (United States) | Tawau (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $17 (RM68) | RM23 | 203% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (RM34) | RM14 | 147% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.65 (RM15) | RM10 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.93 (RM3.84) | RM5.25 | 27% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.38 (RM10) | RM7 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.84 (RM16) | RM4.00 | 296% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $6 (RM27) | RM11 | 145% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.28 (RM14) | RM20 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.82 (RM8) | RM6.00 | 25% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.98 (RM12) | RM7 | 75% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $16 (RM67) | RM50 | 35% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.26 (RM9) | RM3.50 | 167% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.16 (RM9) | RM2.50 | 257% |
| Housing in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||
| Tampa, Florida (United States) | Tawau (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,008 (RM8,290) | RM3,000 | 176% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,315 (RM5,426) | RM2,400 | 126% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $181 (RM748) | RM303 | 146% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,415 (RM5,843) | RM650 | 799% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,021 (RM4,214) | RM600 | 602% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $141 (RM584) | RM500 | 17% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $55 (RM226) | RM127 | 78% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $318 (RM1,314) | RM2,350 | 44% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $151 (RM625) | RM2,000 | 69% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $11 (RM47) | RM24 | 96% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $19 (RM79) | - | - |
| Clothes in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||
| Tampa, Florida (United States) | Tawau (Malaysia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $48 (RM199) | RM250 | 20% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $44 (RM181) | RM300 | 40% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $95 (RM391) | RM400 | 2% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $100 (RM412) | RM400 | 3% |
| Transportation in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||
| Tampa, Florida (United States) | Tawau (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $24,054 (RM99,296) | RM180,000 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.62 (RM2.57) | RM2.30 | 12% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $59 (RM243) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $15 (RM62) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||
| Tampa, Florida (United States) | Tawau (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (RM27) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $13 (RM55) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $106 (RM437) | RM45 | 871% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.86 (RM24) | RM20 | 21% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.00 (RM12) | RM11 | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $3.98 (RM16) | RM8 | 106% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.06 (RM17) | RM7 | 154% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.78 (RM7) | RM6.00 | 23% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $23 (RM94) | RM10 | 841% |
| Entertainment in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||
| Tampa, Florida (United States) | Tawau (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $49 (RM204) | RM30 | 579% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $27 (RM112) | RM21 | 435% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $247 (RM1,019) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $75 (RM308) | RM200 | 54% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $12 (RM51) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.37 (RM22) | RM10 | 122% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.14 (RM21) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $414 (RM1,708) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.41 (RM1.70) | RM0.15 | 1032% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $31 (RM128) | RM198 | 36% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 (RM30) | RM10 | 199% |
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For example, you would need at least RM14,681 ($3,556) in Tampa, Florida to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM9,100 in Tawau.