Cost of living in Tawau is 7% lower than in Tursunzoda (without rent).
Rent in Tawau is 19% cheaper than in Tursunzoda.
Cost of living including rent in Tawau is 13% lower than in Tursunzoda.
Food in Tawau is very similar to Tursunzoda.
Transport in Tawau is 98% more expensive than in Tursunzoda.
| Tawau | Tursunzoda | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tawau | Tursunzoda | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.65 $ | 5.59 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.2 $ | 15 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.66 $ | 9.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.03 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.86 $ | 0.63 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.37 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.69 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 8.68 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.34 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 24.2 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.69 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.15 $ | 2.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.1 $ | 7.86 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.14 $ | 3.18 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.9 $ | 118 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.96 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.06 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.26 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.68 $ | 1.95 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.9 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.2 $ | 59.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.7 $ | 24 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 147 $ | 193 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 379 $ | 406 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 235 $ | 358 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 488 $ | 571 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,336 $ | 827 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 990 $ | 521 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 722 $ | 173 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.27 % | 19.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.2 $ | 35.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.86 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Haircut | 6.65 $ | 3.22 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.5 $ | 76.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.4 $ | 27.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 115 $ | 108 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,043 $ | 13,383 $ |