Johor Bahru, Malaysia is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $709 for one person and $1685 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Johor Bahru is 34% cheaper overall.
Johor Bahru is 76% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Johor Bahru is, on average, 86% lower than in New York City.
Johor Bahru tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of costs in Johor Bahru is rent and utilities, which can be significant for many residents.
Food costs in Johor Bahru are 22% lower than the European benchmark, making dining more affordable.
Public transport is 64% lower than the European benchmark, providing a cost-effective travel option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.88 $ |
| Dinner | 19.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.78 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.92 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.59 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.54 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.18 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.38 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.28 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.72 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 12.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.16 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.66 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.51 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.02 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 29 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 45 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 25.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 300 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 525 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 347 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 640 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,821 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,043 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,094 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.97% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.6 $ |
| Haircut | 5.59 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 192 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,063 $ |