Cost of living in Skelleftea (Sweden) is 53% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 31% | |||
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| Food in Skelleftea (Sweden) is 31% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Skelleftea | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 kr (RM42) | RM15 | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79 kr (RM33) | RM14 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 kr (RM21) | RM9 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | RM7 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | RM5.70 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | RM4.77 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | RM21 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | RM12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | RM3.45 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | RM12 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 123 kr (RM52) | RM76 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | RM4.36 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | RM3.55 | - | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Skelleftea (Sweden) is 19% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Skelleftea | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,000 kr (RM5,071) | RM3,045 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | RM1,651 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | RM215 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,502 kr (RM2,747) | RM1,361 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | RM918 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | RM195 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | RM129 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | RM1,466 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | RM457 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | RM27 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | RM36 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Skelleftea (Sweden) is about the same as in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Skelleftea | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | RM222 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | RM157 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | RM300 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | RM299 | - | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Skelleftea (Sweden) is 138% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Skelleftea | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | RM151,448 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (RM7) | RM2.18 | + 214% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 894 kr (RM378) | RM107 | + 254% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 194 kr (RM82) | RM16 | + 410% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Skelleftea (Sweden) is about the same as in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Skelleftea | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | RM14 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | RM27 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM93 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | RM22 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | RM9 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | RM14 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | RM8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | RM7 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | RM33 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Skelleftea (Sweden) is 21% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Skelleftea | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 403 kr (RM170) | RM88 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 247 kr (RM105) | RM35 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM175 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | RM144 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | RM29 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (RM19) | RM13 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (RM30) | RM17 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RM2,128 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 315 kr (RM133) | RM127 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | RM17 | - | |
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TOTAL | + 53% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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