Cost of living in Cangzhou is 23% higher than in Johor Bahru (without rent).
Rent in Cangzhou is 19% cheaper than in Johor Bahru.
Cost of living including rent in Cangzhou is very similar to Johor Bahru.
Food in Cangzhou is 4% cheaper than in Johor Bahru.
Transport in Cangzhou is 158% more expensive than in Johor Bahru.
| Cangzhou | Johor Bahru | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cangzhou | Johor Bahru | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.85 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.6 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.09 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.84 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.43 $ | 0.78 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.94 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.44 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.75 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.41 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.56 $ | 4.28 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.8 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.78 $ | 4.16 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 48.3 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.25 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.67 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.21 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.44 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.6 $ | 29 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.4 $ | 25.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 220 $ | 300 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 499 $ | 525 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 347 $ | 347 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 701 $ | 640 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,905 $ | 1,821 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,741 $ | 1,043 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 796 $ | 1,094 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.09 % | 3.97 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.6 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.64 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Haircut | 4.52 $ | 5.59 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.1 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.8 $ | 50.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 785 $ | 192 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,701 $ | 9,063 $ |