Cost of living in Johor Bahru, Malaysia vs Vicenza, Italy
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (€3.68) | €12 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (€2.91) | €7 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.56) | €4.36 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (€1.30) | €1.28 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | RM5.70 (€1.16) | €2.47 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.56 (€0.93) | €1.99 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM17 (€3.38) | €4.78 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (€2.51) | €1.99 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.59 (€0.73) | €1.46 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.16) | €1.04 | + 107% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM80 (€16) | €5.51 | + 195% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.36 (€0.89) | €1.89 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.94 (€0.80) | €1.08 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 46% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,714 (€756) | €999 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,776 (€361) | €650 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 (€44) | €347 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,597 (€325) | €567 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,043 (€212) | €443 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM195 (€40) | €273 | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM132 (€27) | €21 | + 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,466 (€298) | €394 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM457 (€93) | €123 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (€5.58) | €3.47 | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM235 (€48) | €96 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM148 (€30) | €36 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM319 (€65) | €95 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 (€64) | €112 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 28% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,735 (€32,911) | €25,708 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.28 (€0.46) | €1.45 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM121 (€25) | €38 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (€3.32) | €19 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 52% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (€2.85) | €7 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (€5.51) | €8 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM93 (€19) | €95 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 (€4.57) | €5.00 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (€1.74) | €2.75 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (€2.91) | €3.20 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (€1.67) | €2.61 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.46) | €1.57 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (€7) | €17 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM88 (€18) | €30 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM37 (€7) | €16 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM175 (€36) | €35 | + 2% | |
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 (€5.81) | €6 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.77) | €1.52 | + 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (€3.51) | €4.17 | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,341 (€476) | €399 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.26 (€0.05) | €0.21 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM143 (€29) | €45 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.49) | €5.03 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Vicenza you would need to make just about €2,057 (RM10,107) in Johor Bahru.
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