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Bintulu vs Johor Bahru

Malaysia vs Malaysia · 1,047 km apart

Bintulu

Malaysia

RM2,181 ($464)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Johor Bahru

Malaysia

RM2,322 ($494)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseBintuluJohor BahruCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.80$5.09Bintulu
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$19.20$20.35Bintulu
Cappuccino$1.44$1.53Bintulu
Monthly groceries (single person)$109$115Bintulu
Monthly public transport pass$17.60$18.66Bintulu
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$46.40$49.18Bintulu
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$13.44$14.25Bintulu
Fitness club membership$13.44$14.25Bintulu
Cinema ticket$3.52$3.73Bintulu
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$207$223Bintulu
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$144$155Bintulu
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$432$465Bintulu
Total single-person budget$464$494Bintulu
Average net salary$900$954

Verdict

Bintulu is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Bintulu runs about $464 versus $494 in Johor Bahru — a difference of roughly 6%.

Salary-adjusted, Johor Bahru leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Bintulu  ·  Full cost of living in Johor Bahru

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bintulu cheaper than Johor Bahru?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $464 per month in Bintulu versus $494 in Johor Bahru — about 6% less.
How far is Bintulu from Johor Bahru?
The straight-line distance between Bintulu and Johor Bahru is approximately 1,047 km (651 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Bintulu or Johor Bahru?
The estimated average net salary is $900 in Bintulu and $954 in Johor Bahru. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $436 in Bintulu versus $460 in Johor Bahru per month.