| Baltimore | Bintulu | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.88 | USD 1.30 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 433.33 | USD 511.63 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 137.50 | USD 434.11 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 81.80 | USD 74.32 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 27.91 |