- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Johor Bahru
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Johor Bahru, Malaysia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (C$4.52) | C$14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM12 (C$3.65) | C$8 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM5.54 (C$1.66) | C$5.59 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (C$1.99) | C$2.09 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM4.93 (C$1.47) | C$4.04 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.56 (C$1.36) | C$2.54 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM14 (C$4.19) | C$9 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (C$3.42) | C$3.55 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.56 (C$1.07) | C$3.02 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (C$3.27) | C$2.26 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (C$21) | C$15 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.49 (C$1.34) | C$2.18 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.09 (C$0.92) | C$1.87 | - 51% | |
| 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$917) | C$1,209 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,518 (C$454) | C$1,030 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM184 (C$55) | C$104 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,744 (C$521) | C$919 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,161 (C$347) | C$695 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM108 (C$32) | C$70 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM154 (C$46) | C$39 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,396 (C$417) | C$393 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM505 (C$151) | C$111 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM26 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM11 (C$3.36) | C$24 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM256 (C$76) | C$56 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (C$44) | C$38 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM218 (C$65) | C$96 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM259 (C$78) | C$87 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM164,825 (C$49,256) | C$23,851 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.96 (C$0.59) | C$1.19 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM95 (C$28) | C$46 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (C$4.78) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (C$4.18) | C$7 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM97 (C$29) | C$80 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (C$6) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM8 (C$2.40) | C$2.88 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (C$3.74) | C$3.82 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (C$2.09) | C$3.16 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (C$1.84) | C$2.53 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM40 (C$12) | C$19 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 (C$21) | C$45 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (C$9) | C$26 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM72 (C$21) | C$84 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM161 (C$48) | C$86 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.06) | C$5.72 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM16 (C$4.89) | C$5.57 | - 12% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.23 (C$0.07) | C$1.04 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM109 (C$32) | C$34 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (C$4.81) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 206 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,396
(RM8,016)
in Johor Bahru.
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