Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 56% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 47% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM26 (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (AU$5.48) | AU$12 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (AU$2.91) | AU$5.37 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (AU$2.19) | AU$1.78 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.70 (AU$1.89) | AU$5.80 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.77 (AU$1.58) | AU$7 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (AU$4.09) | AU$4.01 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.45 (AU$1.14) | AU$3.26 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (AU$3.93) | AU$7 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (AU$25) | AU$25 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.36 (AU$1.44) | AU$3.16 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.55 (AU$1.18) | AU$2.00 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 65% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,180 (AU$1,052) | AU$2,752 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,840 (AU$609) | AU$2,478 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 (AU$71) | AU$225 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,697 (AU$562) | AU$2,116 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,132 (AU$375) | AU$2,432 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM195 (AU$64) | AU$127 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM129 (AU$43) | AU$60 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,466 (AU$485) | AU$546 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM457 (AU$151) | AU$186 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (AU$12) | AU$38 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM222 (AU$73) | AU$96 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM157 (AU$52) | AU$58 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM300 (AU$99) | AU$115 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM299 (AU$99) | AU$116 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 57% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,448 (AU$50,127) | AU$33,476 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (AU$0.72) | AU$1.81 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM107 (AU$35) | AU$150 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (AU$5.31) | AU$31 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 46% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (AU$4.64) | AU$6 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM93 (AU$31) | AU$78 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (AU$2.84) | AU$7 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (AU$4.74) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (AU$2.71) | AU$3.62 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (AU$2.37) | AU$3.06 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (AU$11) | AU$30 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 58% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM88 (AU$29) | AU$65 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (AU$12) | AU$33 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM175 (AU$58) | AU$122 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM144 (AU$48) | AU$112 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (AU$9) | AU$19 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (AU$4.42) | AU$4.91 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (AU$5.54) | AU$9 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,128 (AU$704) | AU$528 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.25 (AU$0.08) | AU$0.49 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM127 (AU$42) | AU$88 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (AU$5.70) | AU$36 | - 84% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 100 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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