- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- China
- Bintulu
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bintulu, Malaysia compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 15% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (元22) | 元50 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (元21) | 元24 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM5.00 (元8) | 元27 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (元13) | 元13 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6.00 (元10) | 元12 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.00 (元8) | 元12 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM20 (元32) | 元57 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM20 (元32) | 元14 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.00 (元4.82) | 元8 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (元16) | 元4.53 | + 254% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (元112) | 元87 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.00 (元6) | 元9 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.45 (元5.54) | 元6 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 3% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,756 (元2,819) | 元3,936 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,137 (元1,825) | 元2,615 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM166 (元267) | 元525 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,813 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,649 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元800 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM171 (元274) | 元140 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 元2,488 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM800 (元1,284) | 元500 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元35 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 1% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM380 (元610) | 元442 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM100 (元161) | 元195 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 元600 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 元499 | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 6% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元182,922 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM3.47 (元5.56) | 元8 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元121 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 元31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 1% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元150 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 元80 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 元33 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元33 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 元11 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM20 (元32) | 元40 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Bintulu (Malaysia) is 28% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 元124 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM28 (元45) | 元98 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 元467 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 元45 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元26 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 元15 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 元1,150 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元3.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM102 (元164) | 元780 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (元22) | 元12 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元15,625
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 元14,142
(RM8,810)
in Bintulu.
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