Cost of living in Johor Bahru, Malaysia vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 65% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 ($4.38) | $19 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 ($3.46) | $9 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 ($1.85) | $7 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 ($1.55) | $1.69 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.70 ($1.38) | $6 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.56 ($1.10) | $7 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM17 ($4.01) | $10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 ($2.99) | $4.89 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.59 ($0.87) | $2.41 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 ($2.56) | $3.43 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM80 ($19) | $16 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.36 ($1.06) | $2.56 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.94 ($0.95) | $4.30 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 67% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,714 ($898) | $2,610 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,776 ($429) | $1,963 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 ($52) | $279 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,597 ($386) | $1,732 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,043 ($252) | $1,316 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM195 ($47) | $143 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM132 ($32) | $41 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,466 ($355) | $450 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM457 ($110) | $132 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 ($7) | $14 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 ($9) | $26 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 44% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM235 ($57) | $66 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM148 ($36) | $75 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM319 ($77) | $101 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 ($77) | $172 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 6% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,735 ($39,113) | $25,902 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.28 ($0.55) | $1.03 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM121 ($29) | $42 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 ($3.95) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 67% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 ($3.39) | $12 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 ($7) | $29 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM93 ($22) | $115 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 ($5.43) | $9 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 ($2.07) | $4.89 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 ($3.46) | $5.81 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 ($1.98) | $5.70 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 ($1.73) | $2.05 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM88 ($21) | $58 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM37 ($9) | $26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM175 ($42) | $123 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM175 ($42) | $110 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 ($7) | $13 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 ($3.29) | $6 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 ($4.17) | $7 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,341 ($566) | $429 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.26 ($0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM143 ($35) | $51 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 ($4.14) | $10 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 99 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 53% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,300 in Maui you would need to make just about $3,410 (RM14,100) in Johor Bahru.
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