Cost of living in Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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Cost of living in Johor Bahru vs. Malaysia overall average
Johor Bahru is 1.3% more expensive than Malaysia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 6.9% more in Johor Bahru
- Groceries
-
pay 2.1% less in Johor Bahru
- Transportation
-
pay 22.6% less in Johor Bahru
- Housing
-
pay 20.3% more in Johor Bahru
- Childcare
-
pay 19.8% more in Johor Bahru
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 1.3% more in Johor Bahru
- Clothing
-
pay 14.8% less in Johor Bahru
The cost of housing, childcare, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in Johor Bahru are more expensive than in Malaysia. Expenses including transportation, clothing, and groceries are lower in Johor Bahru.
Johor Bahru Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.95
MYR13.13
|
$1.93
-
$5.68
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.54
MYR20.20
|
$3.63
-
$4.54
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.72
MYR3.20
|
$0.57
-
$1.14
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.44
MYR1.95
|
$0.34
-
$0.57
|
Johor Bahru - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.93
MYR4.13
|
$0.68
-
$1.89
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.15
MYR27.35
|
$1.70
-
$17.04
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.75
MYR30.01
|
$5.59
-
$7.57
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.95
MYR8.68
|
$0.95
-
$2.73
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.37
MYR6.10
|
$0.71
-
$4.54
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.18
MYR5.27
|
$0.72
-
$2.06
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.59
MYR2.63
|
$0.41
-
$1.02
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.10
MYR4.89
|
$0.54
-
$2.27
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.54
MYR2.40
|
$0.31
-
$1.24
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.51
MYR2.26
|
$0.21
-
$1.03
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.59
MYR2.64
|
$0.21
-
$1.03
|
Johor Bahru - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.78
MYR7.92
|
$1.76
-
$2.15
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$11.36
MYR50.50
|
$11.36
-
$22.71
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,257.24
MYR121,199.32
|
$27,257.24
-
$34,071.55
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.98
MYR17.67
|
$2.50
-
$12.27
|
Johor Bahru - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$24.11
MYR107.19
|
$18.17
-
$40.89
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$404.32
MYR1,797.79
|
$340.72
-
$658.72
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$363.43
MYR1,615.99
|
$295.29
-
$454.29
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$30.75
MYR136.74
|
$18.79
-
$52.97
|
Johor Bahru - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$180.77
MYR803.79
|
$124.93
-
$340.72
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,555.74
MYR38,043.12
|
$5,678.59
-
$11,357.18
|
Johor Bahru - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.09
MYR18.18
|
$2.73
-
$5.91
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.91
MYR12.95
|
$1.36
-
$4.09
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.08
MYR18.13
|
$3.41
-
$4.88
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$34.34
MYR152.71
|
$15.90
-
$68.14
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.41
MYR15.15
|
$2.73
-
$7.61
|
Johor Bahru - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.05
MYR209.21
|
$34.07
-
$79.50
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$26.12
MYR116.15
|
$13.63
-
$56.79
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$53.54
MYR238.07
|
$40.89
-
$90.86
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$48.27
MYR214.62
|
$22.71
-
$86.31
|
Johor Bahru - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Malaysia
to see the average cost of cities throughout Malaysia, like
Bangi,
Miri,
Alor Setar,
Subang Jaya,
Kuching,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Malaysia compared to Johor Bahru.
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