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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 21% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (R$ 15) | R$ 23 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM5.97 (R$ 5.93) | R$ 5.23 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (R$ 6) | R$ 2.79 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.71 (R$ 5.68) | R$ 5.64 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.04 (R$ 5.01) | R$ 3.97 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM15 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.78 (R$ 3.76) | R$ 2.39 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.39 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM80 (R$ 79) | R$ 32 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.33 (R$ 4.30) | R$ 6 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.85 (R$ 3.83) | R$ 2.11 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 75% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,875 (R$ 3,851) | R$ 1,628 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,853 (R$ 1,841) | R$ 1,082 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM202 (R$ 201) | R$ 237 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,667 (R$ 1,657) | R$ 1,002 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,067 (R$ 1,060) | R$ 715 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM208 (R$ 207) | R$ 245 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM144 (R$ 143) | R$ 80 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,429 (R$ 1,420) | R$ 1,643 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM479 (R$ 476) | R$ 345 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (R$ 35) | R$ 12 | + 178% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM234 (R$ 233) | R$ 230 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (R$ 148) | R$ 178 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM308 (R$ 306) | R$ 416 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM288 (R$ 286) | R$ 248 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 13% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM158,110 (R$ 157,112) | R$ 75,858 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.31 (R$ 2.30) | R$ 4.03 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM123 (R$ 122) | R$ 146 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (R$ 16) | R$ 28 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (R$ 27) | R$ 31 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM92 (R$ 91) | R$ 247 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.83 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.45 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM36 (R$ 36) | R$ 28 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is about the same as in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM81 (R$ 81) | R$ 77 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (R$ 34) | R$ 35 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM532 (R$ 528) | R$ 208 | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM192 (R$ 191) | R$ 144 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (R$ 28) | R$ 22 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM16 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 113% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,363 (R$ 2,348) | R$ 3,034 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.27 (R$ 0.27) | R$ 0.91 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM144 (R$ 143) | R$ 106 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 154 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 5,954 (RM5,992) in Johor Bahru to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,000 in Londrina.
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