Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 216% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)

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These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025. Exchange rate: 4.245 MYR / USD
For example, you would need at least RM27,133 ($6,391) in Washington D.C. to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM8,600 in Johor Bahru.

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