Cost of living in Bintulu is 55% lower than in Anau (without rent).
Rent in Bintulu is 73% cheaper than in Anau.
Cost of living including rent in Bintulu is 64% lower than in Anau.
Food in Bintulu is 60% cheaper than in Anau.
Transport in Bintulu is 19% more expensive than in Anau.
| Bintulu | Anau | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bintulu | Anau | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.84 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.1 $ | 59.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.73 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.88 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.9 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 3.28 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 5.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.19 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.9 $ | 9.23 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.57 $ | 9.81 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.23 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.2 $ | 27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.93 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.06 $ | 25.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.2 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16 $ | 8.59 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.54 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.56 $ | 9.73 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.29 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.31 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.43 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.56 $ | 2.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.9 $ | 49.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.1 $ | 74.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.2 $ | 86.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 138 $ | 607 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 326 $ | 1,295 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 194 $ | 891 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 468 $ | 1,477 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,709 $ | 3,829 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,129 $ | 3,002 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 678 $ | 742 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.33 % | 8.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66 $ | 113 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.29 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Haircut | 4.86 $ | 6.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.8 $ | 139 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.2 $ | 83.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 125 $ | 23 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,238 $ | 6,609 $ |