- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Tawau
- Aligarh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tawau, Malaysia compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tawau (Malaysia) is 7% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM23 (₨383) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (₨232) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (₨170) | ₨201 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.25 (₨89) | ₨49 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (₨111) | ₨54 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.00 (₨68) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM11 (₨185) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM20 (₨340) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM6.00 (₨102) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM7 (₨119) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM50 (₨850) | ₨445 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.50 (₨60) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.50 (₨43) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Tawau (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,000 (₨51,011) | ₨12,242 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM2,400 (₨40,809) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM303 (₨5,157) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM650 (₨11,052) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM600 (₨10,202) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM500 (₨8,502) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM127 (₨2,154) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,350 (₨39,959) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM2,000 (₨34,007) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (₨404) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Tawau (Malaysia) is 14% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM250 (₨4,242) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM300 (₨5,101) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM400 (₨6,801) | ₨650 | + 946% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM400 (₨6,801) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Tawau (Malaysia) is in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM180,000 (₨3,060,655) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.45 (₨42) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨576 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Tawau (Malaysia) is 3% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| 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 (₨765) | ₨500 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (₨340) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (₨191) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM8 (₨136) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (₨112) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6.00 (₨102) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM10 (₨170) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Tawau (Malaysia) is 18% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM30 (₨510) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM21 (₨357) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨3,401) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM10 (₨170) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨145 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.15 (₨2.55) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM230 (₨3,911) | ₨1,000 | + 291% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM10 (₨170) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
17.004
INR
/
MYR
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Cost of living in Tawau (Malaysia) is 14% more expensive than in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨44,539
(RM2,619)
in Tawau
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨39,000
in Aligarh.
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