Cost of living in Adelaide (Australia) is 118% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 102% | |||
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| Food in Adelaide (Australia) is 102% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$26 (RM73) | RM21 | + 256% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (RM40) | RM15 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (RM20) | RM10 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.85 (RM5.22) | RM6 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.86 (RM17) | RM7 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (RM18) | RM4.81 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (RM29) | RM18 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.61 (RM13) | RM13 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.87 (RM11) | RM4.21 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (RM20) | RM11 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (RM57) | RM81 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.74 (RM11) | RM4.73 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.30 (RM6) | RM3.10 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 211% | |||
| Housing in Adelaide (Australia) is 211% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,278 (RM9,236) | RM2,798 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,477 (RM6,979) | RM1,774 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$415 (RM1,170) | RM311 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,881 (RM8,117) | RM1,597 | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,780 (RM5,014) | RM912 | + 450% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$149 (RM420) | RM575 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$62 (RM174) | RM112 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$570 (RM1,605) | RM1,579 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$298 (RM840) | RM480 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (RM26) | RM20 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$40 (RM114) | RM26 | + 332% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Adelaide (Australia) is 50% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$124 (RM351) | RM217 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$89 (RM250) | RM171 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$180 (RM506) | RM320 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$176 (RM495) | RM384 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Adelaide (Australia) is 91% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$38,953 (RM109,743) | RM143,076 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.94 (RM5.47) | RM2.11 | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$115 (RM325) | RM128 | + 154% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$22 (RM61) | RM16 | + 285% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Adelaide (Australia) is 77% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (RM29) | RM16 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (RM56) | RM27 | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$76 (RM215) | RM68 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (RM22) | RM22 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.84 (RM14) | RM11 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (RM21) | RM14 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.71 (RM10) | RM8 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.96 (RM14) | RM8 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 (RM85) | RM30 | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Adelaide (Australia) is 96% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Adelaide | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$64 (RM179) | RM125 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (RM111) | RM53 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$160 (RM452) | RM175 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$124 (RM350) | RM210 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (RM53) | RM62 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.60 (RM16) | RM14 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (RM33) | RM18 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$749 (RM2,110) | RM2,126 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.54 (RM1.52) | RM0.27 | + 463% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$71 (RM199) | RM122 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$32 (RM91) | RM17 | + 430% | |
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TOTAL | + 118% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 203 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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