Cost of living in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 100% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 80% | |||
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| Food in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 80% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (RM81) | RM26 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (RM38) | RM17 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.68 (RM21) | RM9 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (RM5.07) | RM7 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.52 (RM14) | RM5.70 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.44 (RM14) | RM4.77 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.39 (RM31) | RM21 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.18 (RM13) | RM12 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.63 (RM3.64) | RM3.45 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.18 (RM13) | RM12 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (RM50) | RM76 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.99 (RM11) | RM4.36 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.97 (RM5.60) | RM3.55 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 134% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,319 (RM7,590) | RM3,180 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £798 (RM4,588) | RM1,840 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £172 (RM992) | RM215 | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,041 (RM5,987) | RM1,697 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £646 (RM3,718) | RM1,132 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £89 (RM514) | RM195 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (RM138) | RM129 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £314 (RM1,808) | RM1,466 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (RM419) | RM457 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (RM37) | RM27 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (RM81) | RM36 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (RM404) | RM222 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (RM174) | RM157 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £90 (RM516) | RM300 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £57 (RM329) | RM299 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 103% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Glasgow | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,631 (RM135,928) | RM151,448 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.64 (RM9) | RM2.18 | + 332% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £54 (RM309) | RM107 | + 189% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (RM72) | RM16 | + 351% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 76% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.61 (RM15) | RM14 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 (RM36) | RM27 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £77 (RM445) | RM93 | + 380% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.51 (RM14) | RM22 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.61 (RM9) | RM9 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.51 (RM14) | RM14 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.94 (RM11) | RM8 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.64 (RM9) | RM7 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (RM68) | RM33 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 106% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Glasgow | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 (RM202) | RM88 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (RM122) | RM35 | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £77 (RM445) | RM175 | + 154% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 (RM374) | RM144 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (RM47) | RM29 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.32 (RM19) | RM13 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.74 (RM27) | RM17 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £444 (RM2,552) | RM2,128 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (RM0.47) | RM0.25 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (RM209) | RM127 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (RM73) | RM17 | + 321% | |
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TOTAL | + 100% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 306 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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