Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 123% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)

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These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025. Exchange rate: 1.158 MYR / AED
For example, you would need at least RM20,060 (Dirham 17,324) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM9,000 in Johor Bahru.

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