- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Japan
- Tawau
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tawau, Malaysia compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tawau (Malaysia) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM23 (¥604) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (¥367) | ¥1,200 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (¥269) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.25 (¥141) | ¥168 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (¥175) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.00 (¥107) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM11 (¥293) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM20 (¥537) | ¥600 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM6.00 (¥161) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM7 (¥188) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM50 (¥1,343) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.50 (¥94) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.50 (¥67) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Tawau (Malaysia) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,000 (¥80,572) | ¥82,500 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM2,400 (¥64,457) | ¥85,000 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM303 (¥8,146) | ¥15,000 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM650 (¥17,457) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM600 (¥16,114) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM500 (¥13,429) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM127 (¥3,402) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,350 (¥63,114) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM2,000 (¥53,714) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (¥638) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Tawau (Malaysia) is 1% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM250 (¥6,701) | ¥7,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM300 (¥8,057) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM400 (¥10,743) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM400 (¥10,743) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Tawau (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM180,000 (¥4,834,293) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.30 (¥62) | ¥158 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tawau (Malaysia) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM45 (¥1,209) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (¥537) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (¥302) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM8 (¥215) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (¥177) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6.00 (¥161) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM10 (¥269) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Tawau (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM30 (¥806) | ¥5,000 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM21 (¥564) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM200 (¥5,371) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM10 (¥269) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥550 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.15 (¥4) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM230 (¥6,177) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM10 (¥269) | ¥463 | - 42% | |
| 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 48 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tawau (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥250,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥216,890
(RM8,076)
in Tawau.
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