Cost of living in Johor Bahru, Malaysia vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 50% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (AU$5.76) | AU$18 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (AU$4.55) | AU$12 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (AU$2.44) | AU$5.27 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (AU$2.04) | AU$1.46 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.70 (AU$1.82) | AU$5.06 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.56 (AU$1.45) | AU$4.83 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM17 (AU$5.28) | AU$7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (AU$3.93) | AU$4.57 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.59 (AU$1.14) | AU$3.20 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (AU$3.38) | AU$5.70 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM80 (AU$25) | AU$17 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.36 (AU$1.39) | AU$2.82 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.94 (AU$1.25) | AU$2.67 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 59% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,714 (AU$1,182) | AU$2,894 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,776 (AU$565) | AU$2,147 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 (AU$69) | AU$238 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,597 (AU$508) | AU$1,809 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,043 (AU$332) | AU$1,422 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM195 (AU$62) | AU$159 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM132 (AU$42) | AU$46 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,466 (AU$467) | AU$354 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM457 (AU$145) | AU$212 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (AU$11) | AU$28 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 22% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM235 (AU$75) | AU$101 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM148 (AU$47) | AU$59 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM319 (AU$102) | AU$129 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 (AU$101) | AU$131 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 52% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,735 (AU$51,487) | AU$27,303 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.28 (AU$0.73) | AU$1.38 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM121 (AU$38) | AU$160 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (AU$5.20) | AU$21 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (AU$4.46) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (AU$9) | AU$24 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM93 (AU$29) | AU$72 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (AU$2.73) | AU$4.47 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (AU$4.56) | AU$5.32 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (AU$2.60) | AU$2.55 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (AU$2.28) | AU$3.01 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 47% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM88 (AU$28) | AU$51 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM37 (AU$12) | AU$39 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM175 (AU$56) | AU$226 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM175 (AU$56) | AU$78 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (AU$4.33) | AU$4.40 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (AU$5.50) | AU$10 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,341 (AU$745) | AU$634 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.26 (AU$0.08) | AU$0.25 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM143 (AU$45) | AU$72 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (AU$5.46) | AU$33 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,007 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,900 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$4,310 (RM13,539) in Johor Bahru.
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