- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Spain
- Tawau
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tawau, Malaysia compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tawau (Malaysia) is 24% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM23 (€4.69) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (€2.85) | €6 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (€2.09) | €4.15 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.25 (€1.09) | €0.73 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.36) | €1.83 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.00 (€0.83) | €1.00 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM11 (€2.27) | €7 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM20 (€4.17) | €1.04 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM6.00 (€1.25) | €0.67 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM7 (€1.46) | €0.47 | + 208% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM50 (€10) | €12 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.50 (€0.73) | €1.37 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.50 (€0.52) | €0.82 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Tawau (Malaysia) is 8% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,000 (€626) | €528 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM2,400 (€501) | €343 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM303 (€63) | €103 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM650 (€136) | €575 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM600 (€125) | €275 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM500 (€104) | €80 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM127 (€26) | €34 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,350 (€490) | €406 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM2,000 (€417) | €92 | + 356% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (€4.95) | €2.00 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Tawau (Malaysia) is 72% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM250 (€52) | €48 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM300 (€63) | €28 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM400 (€83) | €75 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM400 (€83) | €75 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Tawau (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM180,000 (€37,539) | €24,340 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.45 (€0.51) | €1.38 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €22 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Tawau (Malaysia) is 17% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.00 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM45 (€9) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (€4.17) | €12 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.35) | €2.50 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM8 (€1.67) | €2.00 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (€1.38) | €1.65 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6.00 (€1.25) | €1.51 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM10 (€2.09) | €10 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Tawau (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM30 (€6) | €22 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM21 (€4.38) | €14 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €83 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM200 (€42) | €50 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM10 (€2.09) | €3.70 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.42 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €700 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.15 (€0.03) | €0.28 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM230 (€48) | €37 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM10 (€2.09) | €4.49 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tawau (Malaysia) is 9% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,600
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €1,453
(RM6,968)
in Tawau.
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