Cost of living in Johor Bahru, Malaysia vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 44% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (€3.70) | €13 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (€2.92) | €8 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.56) | €4.33 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (€1.31) | €1.37 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.70 (€1.17) | €4.20 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.56 (€0.93) | €1.87 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM17 (€3.39) | €5.74 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (€2.52) | €1.70 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.59 (€0.73) | €1.39 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.17) | €1.38 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM80 (€16) | €7 | + 147% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.36 (€0.89) | €2.27 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.94 (€0.81) | €1.03 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,714 (€759) | €965 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,776 (€363) | €672 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 (€44) | €178 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,597 (€326) | €630 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,043 (€213) | €483 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM195 (€40) | €100 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM132 (€27) | €24 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,466 (€299) | €431 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM457 (€93) | €122 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (€5.60) | €4.99 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (€7) | €9 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM235 (€48) | €94 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM148 (€30) | €35 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM319 (€65) | €91 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 (€65) | €130 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 21% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,735 (€33,042) | €20,723 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.28 (€0.47) | €1.45 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM121 (€25) | €34 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (€3.34) | €20 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 53% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (€2.86) | €8 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (€5.53) | €8 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM93 (€19) | €99 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 (€4.59) | €5.45 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (€1.75) | €3.61 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (€2.92) | €3.88 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (€1.67) | €1.61 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.46) | €2.34 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (€7) | €19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 39% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM88 (€18) | €39 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM37 (€7) | €16 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM175 (€36) | €94 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM175 (€36) | €58 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (€5.84) | €7 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.78) | €1.45 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (€3.53) | €4.61 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,341 (€478) | €447 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.26 (€0.05) | €0.18 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM143 (€29) | €48 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.50) | €5.29 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 116 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,800 in Verona you would need to make just about €1,813 (RM8,876) in Johor Bahru.
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