Cost of living in Johor Bahru
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|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.95
MYR13.20
|
$1.93
-
$5.68
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.54
MYR20.31
|
$3.63
-
$4.54
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.72
MYR3.22
|
$0.57
-
$1.14
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.44
MYR1.96
|
$0.34
-
$0.57
|
Johor Bahru - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.93
MYR4.15
|
$0.68
-
$1.89
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.15
MYR27.50
|
$1.70
-
$17.04
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.75
MYR30.17
|
$5.59
-
$7.57
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.95
MYR8.72
|
$0.95
-
$2.73
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.37
MYR6.13
|
$0.71
-
$4.54
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.18
MYR5.30
|
$0.72
-
$2.06
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.59
MYR2.64
|
$0.41
-
$1.02
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.10
MYR4.91
|
$0.54
-
$2.27
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.54
MYR2.41
|
$0.31
-
$1.24
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.51
MYR2.27
|
$0.21
-
$1.03
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.59
MYR2.66
|
$0.21
-
$1.03
|
Johor Bahru - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.78
MYR7.96
|
$1.76
-
$2.15
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$11.36
MYR50.77
|
$11.36
-
$22.71
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,257.24
MYR121,853.49
|
$27,257.24
-
$34,071.55
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.98
MYR17.77
|
$2.50
-
$12.27
|
Johor Bahru - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$24.11
MYR107.76
|
$18.17
-
$40.89
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$404.32
MYR1,807.49
|
$340.72
-
$658.72
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$363.43
MYR1,624.71
|
$295.29
-
$454.29
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$30.75
MYR137.48
|
$18.79
-
$52.97
|
Johor Bahru - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$180.77
MYR808.13
|
$124.93
-
$340.72
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,555.74
MYR38,248.46
|
$5,678.59
-
$11,357.18
|
Johor Bahru - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.09
MYR18.28
|
$2.73
-
$5.91
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.91
MYR13.02
|
$1.36
-
$4.09
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.08
MYR18.23
|
$3.41
-
$4.88
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$34.34
MYR153.54
|
$15.90
-
$68.14
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.41
MYR15.23
|
$2.73
-
$7.61
|
Johor Bahru - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.05
MYR210.34
|
$34.07
-
$79.50
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$26.12
MYR116.78
|
$13.63
-
$56.79
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$53.54
MYR239.36
|
$40.89
-
$90.86
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$48.27
MYR215.78
|
$22.71
-
$86.31
|
Johor Bahru - Cost of clothing
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