Cost of Living in Bintulu
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Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 RM | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 75.00 RM | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 24.00 RM | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 12.00 RM | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 21.00 RM | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 12.00 RM | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.70 RM | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.60 RM | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 7.50 RM | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 5.14 RM | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.48 RM | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 9.07 RM | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 31.75 RM | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.57 RM | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 10.89 RM | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.18 RM | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.81 RM | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.17 RM | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.11 RM | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.97 RM | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.27 RM | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.99 RM | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.75 RM | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 80.00 RM | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 12.12 RM | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 RM | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 17.00 RM | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 RM | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 66.67 RM | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 RM | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 5.63 RM | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 10.00 RM | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.34 RM | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 180,000.00 RM | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 160,000.00 RM | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 246.46 RM | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 130.00 RM | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 125.00 RM | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 276.67 RM | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 50.00 RM | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 18.00 RM | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 516.67 RM | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 30,000.00 RM | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 265.00 RM | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 144.50 RM | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 325.00 RM | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 375.00 RM | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 900.00 RM | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 637.50 RM | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,950.00 RM | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,380.00 RM | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 659.38 RM | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 435.48 RM | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,490.25 RM | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.50 | |
Prices in Bintulu
This city had 4 entries in the past 12 months by 4 different contributors.
Last update: 5 January 2026
Last update: 5 January 2026
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