- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Spain
- Bintulu
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bintulu, Malaysia compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 27% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (€2.83) | €9 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (€2.64) | €6 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM5.00 (€1.01) | €4.15 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (€1.62) | €0.73 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6.00 (€1.21) | €1.83 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.00 (€1.01) | €1.00 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM20 (€4.05) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM20 (€4.05) | €1.04 | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.00 (€0.61) | €0.67 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (€2.02) | €0.47 | + 327% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (€14) | €12 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.00 (€0.81) | €1.37 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.45 (€0.70) | €0.82 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,756 (€355) | €528 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,137 (€230) | €343 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM166 (€34) | €103 | - 67% | |
| 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 (€35) | €34 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €406 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM800 (€162) | €92 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €2.00 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 1% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM380 (€77) | €48 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM100 (€20) | €28 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €75 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €75 | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 13% 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 | RM3.47 (€0.70) | €1.38 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €22 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 5% 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 (€4.05) | €10 | - 60% | |
| 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 (€5.67) | €14 | - 59% | |
| 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 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €250 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM102 (€21) | €37 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (€2.73) | €4.49 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 53 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 01, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 15% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,700
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €1,453
(RM7,180)
in Bintulu.
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