Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 184% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 153% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Washington D.C. | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (RM73) | RM15 | + 402% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (RM45) | RM14 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (RM34) | RM9 | + 288% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (RM5.02) | RM7 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.54 (RM15) | RM5.70 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.47 (RM23) | RM4.47 | + 420% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (RM38) | RM21 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (RM16) | RM12 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (RM12) | RM3.45 | + 260% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.43 (RM15) | RM12 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (RM56) | RM76 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (RM9) | RM4.36 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.88 (RM12) | RM3.55 | + 245% | |
| Housing | + 315% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 315% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Washington D.C. | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,448 (RM14,680) | RM3,045 | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,686 (RM11,439) | RM1,651 | + 593% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (RM825) | RM215 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,990 (RM8,471) | RM1,361 | + 522% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,678 (RM7,144) | RM918 | + 678% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $95 (RM403) | RM195 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (RM271) | RM129 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (RM1,387) | RM1,466 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (RM534) | RM457 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (RM51) | RM27 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (RM113) | RM36 | + 214% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (RM237) | RM222 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $86 (RM367) | RM157 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (RM392) | RM300 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (RM494) | RM299 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 156% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,026 (RM106,560) | RM151,448 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (RM4.20) | RM2.18 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $124 (RM529) | RM107 | + 395% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (RM75) | RM19 | + 297% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 154% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (RM32) | RM14 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (RM50) | RM27 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $118 (RM501) | RM93 | + 440% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (RM29) | RM22 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.37 (RM19) | RM9 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.32 (RM18) | RM14 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.82 (RM21) | RM8 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.63 (RM11) | RM7 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (RM121) | RM33 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 144% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Washington D.C. | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (RM275) | RM88 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (RM118) | RM35 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $294 (RM1,252) | RM175 | + 616% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (RM453) | RM144 | + 214% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (RM63) | RM29 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (RM24) | RM13 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (RM29) | RM17 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (RM1,830) | RM2,128 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (RM0.69) | RM0.25 | + 181% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $86 (RM366) | RM127 | + 188% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (RM43) | RM17 | + 149% | |
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TOTAL | + 184% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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