Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 13% more expensive than in Gabès (Tunisia)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Gabès or in Johor Bahru? You can help!
Improve the prices for Gabès! Improve the prices for Johor Bahru!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by 10 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | + 16% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 16% more expensive than in Gabès (Tunisia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Johor Bahru | Gabès | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM26 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (11 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (4.327 Dinar) | 1.290 Dinar | + 235% | |
12 eggs, large | RM7 (4.631 Dinar) | 2.406 Dinar | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.77 (3.120 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.45 (2.256 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (50 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.36 (2.853 Dinar) | 2.798 Dinar | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.55 (2.323 Dinar) | 0.600 Dinar | + 287% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is about the same as in Gabès (Tunisia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Johor Bahru | Gabès | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,803 (1,833 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,738 (1,136 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 (141 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,596 (1,043 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,132 (740 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM195 (127 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (67 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,466 (959 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM457 (299 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM40 (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 7% more expensive than in Gabès (Tunisia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Johor Bahru | Gabès | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM222 (145 Dinar) | 84 Dinar | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM157 (102 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM300 (196 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM299 (195 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 34% more expensive than in Gabès (Tunisia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Johor Bahru | Gabès | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,448 (99,046 Dinar) | 20,714 Dinar | + 378% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.13 (1.395 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM107 (70 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is about the same as in Gabès (Tunisia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Johor Bahru | Gabès | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (18 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (43 Dinar) | 44 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM8 (5.473 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (5.266 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (4.676 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 6% cheaper than in Gabès (Tunisia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Johor Bahru | Gabès | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM88 (57 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (23 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM175 (114 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM144 (94 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (19 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,128 (1,392 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.25 (0.161 Dinar) | 0.350 Dinar | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM127 (83 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.654
TND
/
MYR
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 39% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Abu Dhabi is 17% cheaper than in Dubai
- Cost of living in New York City is 95% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in London is 48% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 59% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Singapore is 22% more expensive than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in San Carlos de Bariloche is 70% cheaper than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in New York City is 216% more expensive than in Guayaquil
- Cost of living in Tallinn is 29% cheaper than in Helsinki
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least 6,110 Dinar (RM9,343) in Johor Bahru to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,400 Dinar in Gabès.
Do you live in Gabès? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pescara (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bergamo (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Innsbruck (Austria)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bandar Lampung (Indonesia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Yogyakarta (Indonesia)
Prices recently added
- 1 kg of tomatoes in London costs £2.29 (39 minutes ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Hyderabad, India costs ₨65 (about 5 hours ago)
- Basic dinner out in neighborhood pub, dinner for two in Sydney costs AU$100 (about 5 hours ago)
- 2 liters of coca-cola in Dublin costs €4.00 (about 5 hours ago)
- Weekly rent - 85m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Rio de Janeiro costs R$ 25,800 (about 6 hours ago)
- Public transport in Arequipa costs S/. 75 (about 6 hours ago)