Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Daejeon (South Korea)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 44% cheaper than in Daejeon (South Korea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Daejeon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (₩4,064) | ₩8,699 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (₩3,979) | ₩6,387 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (₩2,456) | ₩6,417 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₩1,846) | ₩2,861 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.70 (₩1,592) | ₩3,763 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.77 (₩1,332) | ₩5,967 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (₩5,940) | ₩8,725 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (₩3,449) | ₩6,321 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.45 (₩963) | ₩3,180 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (₩3,310) | ₩1,945 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (₩21,236) | ₩20,857 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.36 (₩1,218) | ₩2,884 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.55 (₩991) | ₩2,161 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 22% cheaper than in Daejeon (South Korea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Daejeon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,045 (₩849,747) | ₩957,143 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,651 (₩460,843) | ₩885,366 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 (₩60,106) | ₩125,714 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,361 (₩379,904) | ₩506,034 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM918 (₩256,223) | ₩443,293 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM195 (₩54,378) | ₩97,368 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM129 (₩35,862) | ₩25,155 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,466 (₩409,121) | ₩583,333 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM457 (₩127,522) | ₩90,000 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (₩7,656) | ₩8,625 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (₩10,028) | ₩22,500 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 28% cheaper than in Daejeon (South Korea) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Daejeon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM222 (₩61,935) | ₩77,500 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM157 (₩43,707) | ₩64,750 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM300 (₩83,648) | ₩108,838 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM299 (₩83,370) | ₩102,500 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Daejeon (South Korea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Daejeon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,448 (₩42,265,902) | ₩31,500,000 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (₩608) | ₩1,695 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM107 (₩29,782) | ₩57,600 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (₩4,473) | ₩10,210 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in Daejeon (South Korea) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Daejeon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (₩3,908) | ₩6,200 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (₩7,535) | ₩9,000 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM93 (₩25,869) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 (₩6,265) | ₩12,000 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (₩2,391) | ₩6,313 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (₩3,994) | ₩9,338 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (₩2,282) | ₩3,320 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (₩1,996) | ₩2,000 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (₩9,202) | ₩10,308 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 27% cheaper than in Daejeon (South Korea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Daejeon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM88 (₩24,453) | ₩20,833 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (₩9,751) | ₩16,667 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM175 (₩48,810) | ₩310,000 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM144 (₩40,159) | ₩53,333 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (₩7,972) | ₩6,714 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (₩3,731) | ₩4,650 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (₩4,668) | ₩3,938 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,128 (₩593,955) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.25 (₩69) | ₩186 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM127 (₩35,460) | ₩69,286 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₩4,862) | ₩3,783 | + 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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