- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Spain
- Bintulu
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bintulu, Malaysia compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (€2.63) | €9 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (€2.84) | €6 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM5.00 (€1.05) | €4.15 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (€1.68) | €0.73 | + 131% | |
12 eggs, large | RM6.00 (€1.26) | €1.83 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.00 (€1.05) | €1.00 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM20 (€4.20) | €7 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM20 (€4.20) | €1.04 | + 303% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.00 (€0.63) | €0.67 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (€2.10) | €0.47 | + 344% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (€15) | €12 | + 19% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.00 (€0.84) | €1.37 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.45 (€0.73) | €0.82 | - 12% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 8% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,756 (€369) | €528 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,137 (€239) | €343 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM166 (€35) | €103 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €575 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €275 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €80 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM171 (€36) | €34 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | €406 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM800 (€168) | €92 | + 84% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €2.00 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 0% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM380 (€80) | €48 | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM100 (€21) | €28 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €75 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €75 | - | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 15% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,340 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.92 (€0.61) | €1.38 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €22 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 4% 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) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €12 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.50 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.00 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.65 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.51 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM20 (€4.20) | €10 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €22 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM28 (€5.89) | €14 | - 57% | |
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 | - | €50 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.70 | - | |
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) | - | €0.28 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM102 (€22) | €37 | - 42% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (€2.84) | €4.49 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 02, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 13% 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 €1,389
(RM6,607)
in Bintulu.
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