Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 28% more expensive than in Malang (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 23% more expensive than in Malang (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Malang | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM26 (Rp 86,028) | Rp 37,112 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (Rp 54,326) | Rp 31,370 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (Rp 28,860) | Rp 16,615 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Rp 21,700) | Rp 15,348 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.70 (Rp 18,711) | Rp 19,180 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.77 (Rp 15,650) | Rp 14,000 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (Rp 69,810) | Rp 29,349 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (Rp 40,536) | Rp 19,140 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.45 (Rp 11,315) | Rp 12,604 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (Rp 38,897) | Rp 34,770 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (Rp 249,582) | Rp 304,825 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.36 (Rp 14,310) | Rp 14,422 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.55 (Rp 11,653) | Rp 15,898 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 55% more expensive than in Malang (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Malang | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,180 (Rp 10,429,318) | Rp 5,035,190 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,840 (Rp 6,036,086) | Rp 3,236,110 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 (Rp 706,423) | Rp 499,329 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,697 (Rp 5,566,258) | Rp 3,751,080 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,132 (Rp 3,713,583) | Rp 2,835,570 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM195 (Rp 639,108) | Rp 424,242 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM129 (Rp 421,490) | Rp 293,017 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,466 (Rp 4,808,382) | Rp 5,505,050 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM457 (Rp 1,498,766) | Rp 2,341,410 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (Rp 89,976) | Rp 43,647 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (Rp 117,858) | Rp 80,000 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 31% more expensive than in Malang (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Malang | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM222 (Rp 727,924) | Rp 348,990 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM157 (Rp 513,681) | Rp 483,221 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM300 (Rp 983,108) | Rp 817,114 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM299 (Rp 979,848) | Rp 348,485 | + 181% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 30% more expensive than in Malang (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Malang | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,448 (Rp 496,749,440) | Rp 353,316,000 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (Rp 7,150) | Rp 8,751 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM107 (Rp 350,022) | Rp 241,719 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (Rp 52,572) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 36% more expensive than in Malang (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Malang | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (Rp 45,933) | Rp 9,000 | + 410% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (Rp 88,602) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM93 (Rp 304,039) | Rp 209,473 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 (Rp 73,633) | Rp 40,000 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (Rp 28,105) | Rp 14,375 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Rp 46,943) | Rp 28,522 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (Rp 26,816) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (Rp 23,454) | Rp 20,000 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (Rp 108,151) | Rp 72,412 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is about the same as in Malang (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Malang | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM88 (Rp 287,394) | Rp 110,908 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (Rp 114,603) | Rp 84,443 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM175 (Rp 573,665) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM144 (Rp 471,992) | Rp 322,496 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (Rp 93,694) | Rp 77,323 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (Rp 43,851) | Rp 22,475 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (Rp 54,859) | Rp 53,029 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,128 (Rp 6,980,726) | Rp 15,000,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.25 (Rp 808) | Rp 1,500 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM127 (Rp 416,757) | Rp 232,023 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Rp 56,504) | Rp 18,434 | + 207% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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