Cost of living in Tawau is 35% higher than in Surat (without rent).
Rent in Tawau is 56% cheaper than in Surat.
Cost of living including rent in Tawau is 27% lower than in Surat.
Food in Tawau is 45% more expensive than in Surat.
Transport in Tawau is 48% cheaper than in Surat.
| Tawau | Surat | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tawau | Surat | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.65 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.2 $ | 9.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.66 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.03 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.86 $ | 0.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.37 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.69 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.34 $ | 8.76 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 24.2 $ | 8.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.69 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.15 $ | 4.14 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.1 $ | 5.92 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.14 $ | 2.05 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.9 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.96 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.06 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.26 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.68 $ | 0.63 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.9 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.2 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.7 $ | 6.53 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 147 $ | 509 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 379 $ | 341 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 235 $ | 476 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 488 $ | 1,088 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,336 $ | 881 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 990 $ | 664 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 722 $ | 456 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.27 % | 8.9 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.2 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.86 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Haircut | 6.65 $ | 2.48 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.5 $ | 42.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.4 $ | 24.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 115 $ | 55.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,043 $ | 1,527 $ |