Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (C$4.29) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (C$4.20) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (C$2.59) | C$5.78 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (C$1.95) | C$1.98 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.70 (C$1.68) | C$4.18 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.77 (C$1.40) | C$3.17 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (C$3.64) | C$4.24 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.45 (C$1.02) | C$3.76 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (C$3.49) | C$3.41 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (C$22) | C$19 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.36 (C$1.28) | C$2.48 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.55 (C$1.05) | C$1.93 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,045 (C$896) | C$2,136 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,651 (C$486) | C$1,257 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 (C$63) | C$124 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,361 (C$401) | C$1,120 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM918 (C$270) | C$805 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM195 (C$57) | C$66 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM129 (C$38) | C$54 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,466 (C$431) | C$311 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM457 (C$134) | C$97 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (C$11) | C$25 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM222 (C$65) | C$60 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM157 (C$46) | C$39 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM300 (C$88) | C$98 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM299 (C$88) | C$117 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,448 (C$44,568) | C$22,942 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (C$0.64) | C$1.67 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM107 (C$31) | C$67 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (C$4.72) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (C$4.12) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (C$8) | C$22 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM93 (C$27) | C$77 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 (C$7) | C$6 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (C$2.52) | C$3.85 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (C$4.21) | C$4.33 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (C$2.41) | C$3.16 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (C$2.10) | C$2.46 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM88 (C$26) | C$51 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (C$10) | C$27 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM175 (C$51) | C$135 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM144 (C$42) | C$96 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (C$3.93) | C$5.42 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (C$4.92) | C$7 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,128 (C$626) | C$647 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.25 (C$0.07) | C$0.24 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM127 (C$37) | C$37 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (C$5.13) | C$11 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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