Cost of living in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 31% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 7% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Yogyakarta | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 35,002 (RM11) | RM15 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 46,482 (RM14) | RM14 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 18,894 (RM5.72) | RM9 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 17,092 (RM5.18) | RM7 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 20,715 (RM6) | RM5.70 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,388 (RM2.84) | RM4.47 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 52,419 (RM16) | RM21 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 25,257 (RM8) | RM12 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 20,006 (RM6) | RM3.45 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 26,482 (RM8) | RM12 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 266,316 (RM81) | RM76 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 17,217 (RM5.22) | RM4.36 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 14,735 (RM4.46) | RM3.55 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 48% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Yogyakarta | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 4,830,080 (RM1,463) | RM3,045 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 2,869,140 (RM869) | RM1,651 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 580,846 (RM176) | RM215 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 3,489,190 (RM1,057) | RM1,361 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,353,350 (RM713) | RM918 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 361,870 (RM110) | RM195 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 163,638 (RM50) | RM129 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,899,800 (RM1,182) | RM1,466 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,319,780 (RM400) | RM457 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 34,056 (RM10) | RM27 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 36,671 (RM11) | RM36 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 14% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Yogyakarta | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 625,652 (RM190) | RM254 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 450,420 (RM136) | RM157 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 960,489 (RM291) | RM300 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 923,308 (RM280) | RM299 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 33% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Yogyakarta | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 356,250,000 (RM107,941) | RM151,448 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,124 (RM2.46) | RM2.18 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 180,644 (RM55) | RM107 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Rp 51,396 (RM16) | RM18 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 51% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Yogyakarta | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 18,859 (RM5.71) | RM14 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 20,000 (RM6) | RM27 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 200,000 (RM61) | RM93 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 30,335 (RM9) | RM22 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 17,359 (RM5.26) | RM9 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 23,494 (RM7) | RM14 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 15,650 (RM4.74) | RM8 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 11,868 (RM3.60) | RM7 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 31,525 (RM10) | RM33 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) is 31% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Yogyakarta | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 94,926 (RM29) | RM88 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 76,046 (RM23) | RM35 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 333,846 (RM101) | RM175 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 321,091 (RM97) | RM144 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 95,998 (RM29) | RM29 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 28,586 (RM9) | RM13 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 35,285 (RM11) | RM17 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 4,741,260 (RM1,437) | RM2,128 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,287 (RM0.39) | RM0.25 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 342,978 (RM104) | RM127 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 20,742 (RM6) | RM17 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
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