Cost of living in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 89% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)

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These prices were last updated on February 18, 2025. Exchange rate: 2.817 MYR / AUD
For example, you would need at least RM16,663 (AU$5,916) in Newcastle, Australia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM8,800 in Johor Bahru.

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