- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Johor Bahru
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Johor Bahru, Malaysia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (C$4.45) | C$14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM12 (C$3.60) | C$8 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM5.54 (C$1.63) | C$6 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (C$1.96) | C$2.38 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM4.93 (C$1.45) | C$4.26 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.56 (C$1.34) | C$2.62 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM14 (C$4.13) | C$9 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (C$3.37) | C$3.73 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.56 (C$1.05) | C$2.90 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (C$3.22) | C$2.89 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (C$21) | C$16 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.49 (C$1.32) | C$2.31 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.09 (C$0.91) | C$1.76 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,067 (C$903) | C$1,186 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,518 (C$447) | C$982 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM184 (C$54) | C$117 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,744 (C$513) | C$919 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,161 (C$342) | C$695 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM108 (C$32) | C$64 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM154 (C$45) | C$39 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,396 (C$411) | C$392 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM505 (C$149) | C$111 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM26 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM11 (C$3.30) | C$26 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM256 (C$75) | C$61 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (C$44) | C$41 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM218 (C$64) | C$95 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM259 (C$76) | C$87 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM164,825 (C$48,506) | C$22,684 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.95 (C$0.57) | C$1.19 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM88 (C$26) | C$47 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (C$4.71) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (C$4.12) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM97 (C$29) | C$85 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (C$6) | C$7 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM8 (C$2.36) | C$3.90 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (C$3.68) | C$3.90 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (C$2.05) | C$3.21 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (C$1.81) | C$2.46 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM40 (C$12) | C$19 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 (C$20) | C$44 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM72 (C$21) | C$84 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM161 (C$47) | C$90 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (C$9) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.00) | C$5.98 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM16 (C$4.81) | C$5.61 | - 14% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM617 (C$181) | C$141 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.23 (C$0.07) | C$2.00 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM109 (C$32) | C$34 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (C$4.74) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 186 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,955
(RM6,643)
in Johor Bahru.
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