Cost of living in Tawau is 9% lower than in Buston (without rent).
Rent in Tawau is 22% cheaper than in Buston.
Cost of living including rent in Tawau is 15% lower than in Buston.
Food in Tawau is very similar to Buston.
Transport in Tawau is 28% more expensive than in Buston.
| Tawau | Buston | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tawau | Buston | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.65 $ | 5.62 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.2 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.66 $ | 9.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.03 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.86 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.37 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.69 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 8.58 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.34 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 24.2 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.69 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.15 $ | 2.35 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.1 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.14 $ | 3.17 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.9 $ | 119 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.96 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.06 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.26 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.68 $ | 1.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.9 $ | 40.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.2 $ | 61.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.7 $ | 24.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 147 $ | 220 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 379 $ | 399 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 235 $ | 290 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 488 $ | 593 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,336 $ | 673 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 990 $ | 453 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 722 $ | 287 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.27 % | 19.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.2 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.86 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Haircut | 6.65 $ | 3.22 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.5 $ | 76.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.4 $ | 28.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 115 $ | 107 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,043 $ | 13,761 $ |