Cost of living in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Summary of cost of living in Johor Bahru

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: RM8,849
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: RM3,902
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Johor Bahru
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district RM26
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) RM17
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast RM10
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk RM7
12 eggs, large RM7
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes RM4.77
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese RM21
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples RM12
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes RM3.45
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket RM12
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality RM76
2 liters of coca-cola RM4.36
Bread for 2 people for 1 day RM3.55
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area RM2,803
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area RM1,738
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat RM215
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area RM1,596
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area RM1,132
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio RM195
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) RM102
40” flat screen tv RM1,466
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) RM457
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) RM19
Hourly rate for cleaning help RM40
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) RM222
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) RM157
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) RM300
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes RM299
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new RM151,448
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas RM2.13
Monthly ticket public transport RM107
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) RM16
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) RM14
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) RM27
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) RM65
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) RM22
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) RM8
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) RM14
4 rolls of toilet paper RM8
Tube of toothpaste RM7
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city RM32
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub RM88
2 tickets to the movies RM35
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) RM175
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert RM144
1 cocktail drink in downtown club RM29
Cappuccino in expat area of the city RM13
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) RM17
Ipad wi-fi 128gb RM2,128
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) RM0.25
1 month of gym membership in business district RM127
1 package of marlboro cigarettes RM17
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 27 prices entered by 8 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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