Cost of living in Hangzhou (China) is 14% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Hangzhou (China) is 15% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (RM29) | RM26 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (RM22) | RM17 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11元 (RM7) | RM9 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (RM11) | RM7 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (RM10) | RM5.70 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (RM5.39) | RM4.77 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46元 (RM30) | RM21 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (RM10) | RM12 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (RM4.55) | RM3.45 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (RM4.48) | RM12 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107元 (RM68) | RM76 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (RM5.96) | RM4.36 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (RM9) | RM3.55 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Hangzhou (China) is 20% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,628元 (RM4,256) | RM3,180 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,836元 (RM3,105) | RM1,840 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 597元 (RM383) | RM215 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,565元 (RM2,931) | RM1,697 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,838元 (RM1,823) | RM1,132 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 331元 (RM213) | RM195 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95元 (RM61) | RM129 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,106元 (RM1,995) | RM1,466 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 692元 (RM445) | RM457 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28元 (RM18) | RM27 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (RM27) | RM36 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Hangzhou (China) is 9% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 383元 (RM246) | RM222 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 247元 (RM159) | RM157 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 566元 (RM363) | RM300 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622元 (RM399) | RM299 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is 8% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,606元 (RM119,191) | RM151,448 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (RM4.74) | RM2.18 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 129元 (RM83) | RM107 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53元 (RM34) | RM16 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Hangzhou (China) is 75% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (RM22) | RM14 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (RM17) | RM27 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 504元 (RM324) | RM93 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47元 (RM30) | RM22 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (RM25) | RM9 | + 189% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (RM20) | RM14 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (RM6) | RM8 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (RM7) | RM7 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 (RM26) | RM33 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is 31% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Hangzhou | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 164元 (RM105) | RM88 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 135元 (RM87) | RM35 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 291元 (RM187) | RM175 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 348元 (RM223) | RM144 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (RM33) | RM29 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (RM21) | RM13 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27元 (RM17) | RM17 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,127元 (RM2,008) | RM2,128 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61元 (RM0.39) | RM0.25 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 301元 (RM193) | RM127 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (RM12) | RM17 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 24 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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