Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 146% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 84% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (RM57) | RM15 | + 293% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (RM38) | RM14 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (RM18) | RM9 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (RM9) | RM7 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (RM18) | RM5.70 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.21 (RM7) | RM4.47 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (RM25) | RM21 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (RM11) | RM12 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.04 (RM5.10) | RM3.45 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (RM16) | RM12 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 54 (RM69) | RM76 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (RM10) | RM4.36 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.33 (RM5.46) | RM3.55 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 276% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 276% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,499 (RM11,992) | RM3,045 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,616 (RM8,352) | RM1,651 | + 406% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 693 (RM875) | RM215 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,579 (RM7,043) | RM1,361 | + 417% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,287 (RM4,150) | RM918 | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 515 (RM650) | RM195 | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 358 (RM452) | RM129 | + 252% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,231 (RM1,554) | RM1,466 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 346 (RM437) | RM457 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 50 (RM64) | RM27 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 48 (RM61) | RM36 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 48% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 235 (RM297) | RM254 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 211 (RM266) | RM157 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 324 (RM409) | RM300 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 325 (RM410) | RM299 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 96% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 92,377 (RM116,622) | RM151,448 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.18 (RM4.02) | RM2.18 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 309 (RM390) | RM107 | + 266% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 37 (RM47) | RM18 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 151% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 29 (RM37) | RM14 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 47 (RM60) | RM27 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 271 (RM342) | RM93 | + 269% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (RM25) | RM22 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 23 (RM28) | RM9 | + 232% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (RM25) | RM14 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (RM15) | RM8 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (RM19) | RM7 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 53 (RM67) | RM33 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 145% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 220 (RM278) | RM88 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 95 (RM120) | RM35 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 412 (RM521) | RM175 | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 261 (RM330) | RM144 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 92 (RM116) | RM29 | + 306% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (RM25) | RM13 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (RM57) | RM17 | + 241% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,798 (RM2,270) | RM2,128 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.46 (RM0.58) | RM0.25 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 320 (RM404) | RM127 | + 218% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (RM22) | RM17 | + 31% | |
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TOTAL | + 146% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2022.
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