Cost of living in Johor Bahru, Malaysia vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (€3.81) | €13 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (€3.18) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.70) | €4.32 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.46) | €1.42 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.70 (€1.27) | €4.15 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.93 (€1.10) | €1.94 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM15 (€3.37) | €5.62 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (€2.43) | €1.75 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.70 (€0.82) | €1.56 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.36) | €1.58 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM80 (€18) | €7 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.36 (€0.97) | €2.26 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.94 (€0.88) | €1.49 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,714 (€826) | €1,114 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,776 (€395) | €675 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 (€48) | €191 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,597 (€355) | €638 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,043 (€232) | €484 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM195 (€43) | €100 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM145 (€32) | €24 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,395 (€310) | €438 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM457 (€102) | €122 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (€6) | €4.73 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (€8) | €9 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM241 (€54) | €94 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM148 (€33) | €34 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM319 (€71) | €89 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 (€70) | €127 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,735 (€35,970) | €20,908 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.30 (€0.51) | €1.52 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM121 (€27) | €33 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (€3.63) | €20 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 49% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (€3.11) | €8 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM93 (€21) | €99 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 (€4.99) | €5.09 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (€1.91) | €3.61 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (€3.18) | €3.88 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (€1.82) | €1.61 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.59) | €2.34 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (€7) | €19 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM88 (€19) | €41 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM37 (€8) | €16 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM175 (€39) | €94 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM175 (€39) | €57 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (€6) | €8 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€3.02) | €1.41 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (€3.84) | €4.40 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,341 (€521) | €444 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.26 (€0.06) | €0.18 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM143 (€32) | €50 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.81) | €5.26 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 258 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,339 (RM10,518) in Johor Bahru.
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