Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 28% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 39% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (99 NT$) | 150 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (97 NT$) | 122 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (60 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (45 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.70 (39 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.77 (32 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (145 NT$) | 263 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (84 NT$) | 152 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.45 (23 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (81 NT$) | 46 NT$ | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (518 NT$) | 422 NT$ | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.36 (30 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.55 (24 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 19% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,045 (20,724 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,651 (11,239 NT$) | 17,975 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 (1,466 NT$) | 2,468 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,361 (9,265 NT$) | 14,030 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM918 (6,249 NT$) | 9,074 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM195 (1,326 NT$) | 1,527 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM129 (875 NT$) | 656 NT$ | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,466 (9,978 NT$) | 14,132 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM457 (3,110 NT$) | 2,911 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (187 NT$) | 245 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (245 NT$) | 279 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM222 (1,510 NT$) | 1,781 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM157 (1,066 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM300 (2,040 NT$) | 2,327 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM299 (2,033 NT$) | 3,275 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 22% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,448 (1,030,781 NT$) | 909,542 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (15 NT$) | 33 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM107 (726 NT$) | 1,100 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (109 NT$) | 270 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 53% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (95 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (184 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM93 (631 NT$) | 1,698 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 (153 NT$) | 255 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (58 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (97 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (56 NT$) | 63 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (49 NT$) | 68 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (224 NT$) | 333 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM88 (596 NT$) | 664 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (238 NT$) | 507 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM175 (1,190 NT$) | 2,272 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM144 (979 NT$) | 1,411 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (194 NT$) | 289 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (91 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (114 NT$) | 120 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,128 (14,485 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.25 (1.68 NT$) | 5.39 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM127 (865 NT$) | 1,360 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (119 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 85,000 NT$ in Kaohsiung City you would need to make just about 60,794 NT$ (RM8,932) in Johor Bahru.
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