Cost of living
Sibu compared to Lahad Datu
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Overview comparison
SibuLahad Datu
Consumer prices in Sibu are roughly 11% higher than in Lahad Datu.
Cost of living
| Item | Sibu | Lahad Datu |
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| Total with rent one person | 513 | 522 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,570 | 1,485 |
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| Without rent one person | 342 | 422 |
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| Without rent one family | 969 | 909 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 217.85 | 198.27 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 441.11 | 477.85 |
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| Food person | 220 | 277 |
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| Food family | 728 | 653 |
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| Transport person | 35.33 | 30.77 |
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| Transport family | 82.46 | 75.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.32 years | 82.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sibu | Lahad Datu |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.01 | 3.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.46 | 19.55 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.9 | 4.4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.41 | 2.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.46 | 2.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.55 | 0.76 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sibu | Lahad Datu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 245.03 | 228.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 132.58 | 133.17 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 572.08 | 468.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 298.56 | 392.78 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.2 | 34.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 50.22 | 62.94 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.88 | 26.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sibu | Lahad Datu |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.57 | 3.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,343 | 1,508 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,166 | 880 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.69 | 0.38 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.96% | 25.7% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.29 | 9.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.5 | 0.59 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sibu | Lahad Datu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 | 1.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.35 | 1.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.68 | 2.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.68 | 13.06 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.95 | 3.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.02 | 6 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.18 | 1.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Sibu | Lahad Datu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.43 | 27.03 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.86 | 3.33 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.81 | 28.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.7 | 5.57 |
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| Brand Jeans | 68.47 | 73.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 59.09 | 82.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 34.93 | 113.24 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,290 | 4,706 |
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