- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Johor Bahru
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Johor Bahru, Malaysia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (C$4.97) | C$15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM12 (C$3.99) | C$9 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM5.54 (C$1.80) | C$5.69 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (C$2.15) | C$2.17 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM4.93 (C$1.60) | C$4.84 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.56 (C$1.48) | C$2.90 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM14 (C$4.54) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (C$3.70) | C$4.00 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.56 (C$1.15) | C$3.31 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (C$3.54) | C$3.07 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (C$23) | C$16 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.49 (C$1.46) | C$2.51 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.09 (C$1.00) | C$2.07 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,067 (C$993) | C$1,576 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,518 (C$492) | C$1,122 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM184 (C$59) | C$109 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,744 (C$565) | C$1,019 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,161 (C$376) | C$774 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM586 (C$190) | C$66 | + 186% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM154 (C$50) | C$40 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,396 (C$452) | C$377 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM505 (C$164) | C$98 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM26 (C$8) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM11 (C$3.64) | C$23 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM260 (C$84) | C$59 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (C$48) | C$40 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM218 (C$71) | C$93 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM259 (C$84) | C$92 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM164,825 (C$53,386) | C$22,749 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.14 (C$0.69) | C$1.27 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM102 (C$33) | C$65 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (C$5.18) | C$31 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (C$4.53) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM97 (C$31) | C$96 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (C$7) | C$6 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM8 (C$2.57) | C$3.72 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (C$4.05) | C$2.83 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (C$2.26) | C$3.09 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (C$2.00) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM40 (C$13) | C$19 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 (C$22) | C$46 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (C$10) | C$26 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM72 (C$23) | C$101 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM161 (C$52) | C$87 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (C$10) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.40) | C$5.53 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM16 (C$5.30) | C$5.67 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,900 (C$615) | C$549 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.23 (C$0.08) | C$1.04 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM109 (C$35) | C$35 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (C$5.22) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 258 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,173
(RM9,797)
in Johor Bahru.
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