Cost of living in Johor Bahru, Malaysia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (C$5.67) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (C$4.48) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (C$2.40) | C$5.78 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (C$2.00) | C$1.98 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.70 (C$1.79) | C$4.18 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.56 (C$1.43) | C$3.04 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM17 (C$5.20) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (C$3.87) | C$4.24 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.59 (C$1.13) | C$3.76 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (C$3.32) | C$3.41 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM80 (C$25) | C$19 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.36 (C$1.37) | C$2.48 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.94 (C$1.23) | C$1.93 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,714 (C$1,163) | C$2,136 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,776 (C$556) | C$1,241 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 (C$67) | C$133 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,597 (C$500) | C$1,120 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,043 (C$327) | C$806 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM195 (C$61) | C$66 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM132 (C$41) | C$54 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,466 (C$459) | C$311 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM457 (C$143) | C$97 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (C$11) | C$25 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM235 (C$73) | C$60 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM148 (C$47) | C$39 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM319 (C$100) | C$98 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 (C$99) | C$117 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,735 (C$50,658) | C$22,935 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.28 (C$0.71) | C$1.39 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM121 (C$38) | C$67 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (C$5.12) | - | - | |
| 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$4.39) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (C$8) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM93 (C$29) | C$77 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 (C$7) | C$6 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (C$2.68) | C$3.85 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (C$4.48) | C$4.28 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (C$2.56) | C$3.11 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (C$2.24) | C$2.46 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (C$10) | C$20 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM88 (C$27) | C$52 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM37 (C$11) | C$26 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM175 (C$55) | C$117 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM175 (C$55) | C$96 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.26) | C$5.42 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (C$5.41) | C$7 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,341 (C$733) | C$647 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.26 (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM143 (C$45) | C$35 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (C$5.37) | C$11 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 40 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,016 (RM12,821) in Johor Bahru.
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