Cost of living in Johor Bahru, Malaysia vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 50% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (NZ$6) | NZ$20 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (NZ$4.96) | NZ$13 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (NZ$2.66) | NZ$7 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (NZ$2.22) | NZ$2.15 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.70 (NZ$1.98) | NZ$8 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.56 (NZ$1.58) | NZ$6 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM17 (NZ$5.76) | NZ$7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (NZ$4.28) | NZ$3.39 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.59 (NZ$1.25) | NZ$3.32 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (NZ$3.68) | NZ$4.31 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM80 (NZ$28) | NZ$20 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.36 (NZ$1.51) | NZ$3.77 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.94 (NZ$1.37) | NZ$2.27 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 64% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,714 (NZ$1,289) | NZ$3,068 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,776 (NZ$616) | NZ$2,605 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 (NZ$75) | NZ$279 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,597 (NZ$554) | NZ$2,393 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,043 (NZ$362) | NZ$1,982 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM195 (NZ$67) | NZ$183 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM132 (NZ$46) | NZ$80 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,466 (NZ$509) | NZ$753 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM457 (NZ$158) | NZ$234 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (NZ$12) | NZ$28 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM235 (NZ$81) | NZ$112 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM148 (NZ$52) | NZ$68 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM319 (NZ$111) | NZ$182 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 (NZ$110) | NZ$213 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 61% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,735 (NZ$56,119) | NZ$35,093 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.28 (NZ$0.79) | NZ$2.12 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM121 (NZ$42) | NZ$213 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (NZ$5.67) | NZ$30 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (NZ$4.86) | NZ$14 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (NZ$9) | NZ$5.22 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM93 (NZ$32) | NZ$62 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (NZ$2.97) | NZ$7 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (NZ$4.97) | NZ$7 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (NZ$2.84) | NZ$3.47 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (NZ$2.48) | NZ$4.03 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (NZ$11) | NZ$38 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM88 (NZ$30) | NZ$64 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM37 (NZ$13) | NZ$36 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM175 (NZ$61) | NZ$216 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM175 (NZ$61) | NZ$135 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (NZ$10) | NZ$17 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (NZ$4.72) | NZ$5.38 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (NZ$5.99) | NZ$11 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,341 (NZ$812) | NZ$689 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.26 (NZ$0.09) | NZ$0.32 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM143 (NZ$50) | NZ$81 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (NZ$5.95) | NZ$34 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 425 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 57% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,400 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$4,036 (RM11,632) in Johor Bahru.
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