Cost of living in Padang (Indonesia) is 22% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Padang (Indonesia) is 33% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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Padang | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 31,780 (RM9) | RM21 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 29,237 (RM8) | RM15 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 20,500 (RM5.66) | RM10 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 12,250 (RM3.38) | RM6 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 18,305 (RM5.06) | RM7 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,667 (RM2.67) | RM4.81 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 22,500 (RM6) | RM18 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 26,000 (RM7) | RM13 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 16,500 (RM4.56) | RM4.21 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 17,500 (RM4.83) | RM11 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 50,000 (RM14) | RM81 | - 83% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 20,333 (RM5.62) | RM4.73 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 30,000 (RM8) | RM3.10 | + 167% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Padang (Indonesia) is 26% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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Padang | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 10,189,800 (RM2,815) | RM2,798 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,923,100 (RM3,294) | RM1,774 | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 266,667 (RM74) | RM311 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 15,000,000 (RM4,144) | RM1,597 | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 12,000,000 (RM3,315) | RM912 | + 264% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 200,000 (RM55) | RM575 | - 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 250,000 (RM69) | RM112 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,000,000 (RM1,105) | RM1,579 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,500,000 (RM691) | RM480 | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 40,000 (RM11) | RM20 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | RM26 | - | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Padang (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 675,000 (RM186) | RM217 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 350,000 (RM97) | RM171 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 450,000 (RM124) | RM320 | - 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 350,000 (RM97) | RM384 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Padang (Indonesia) is 41% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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Padang | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 200,000,000 (RM55,253) | RM143,076 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 6,675 (RM1.84) | RM2.11 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 290,000 (RM80) | RM128 | - 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | RM16 | - | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Padang (Indonesia) is 28% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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Padang | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | RM16 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | RM27 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM68 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 35,000 (RM10) | RM22 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 12,500 (RM3.45) | RM11 | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 35,000 (RM10) | RM14 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 9,000 (RM2.49) | RM8 | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 9,667 (RM2.67) | RM8 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 37,500 (RM10) | RM30 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Padang (Indonesia) is 30% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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Padang | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 135,003 (RM37) | RM125 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 65,189 (RM18) | RM53 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 247,742 (RM68) | RM175 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 440,952 (RM122) | RM210 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 78,193 (RM22) | RM62 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 39,385 (RM11) | RM14 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 31,750 (RM9) | RM18 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 10,000,000 (RM2,763) | RM2,126 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,700 (RM0.47) | RM0.27 | + 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 332,766 (RM92) | RM122 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 30,367 (RM8) | RM17 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 05, 2024.
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