Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is about the same as in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 4% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 | RM17 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 | RM16 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 | RM10 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 | RM7 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.70 | RM12 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.77 | RM4.87 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 | RM26 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 | RM8 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.45 | RM4.72 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 | RM11 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 | RM64 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.36 | RM3.38 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.55 | RM3.96 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,045 | RM3,094 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,651 | RM1,858 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 | RM303 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,361 | RM2,385 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM918 | RM1,485 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM195 | RM158 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM129 | RM122 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,466 | RM1,309 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM457 | RM456 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 | RM18 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 | RM26 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 10% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM222 | RM239 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM157 | RM129 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM300 | RM279 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM299 | RM292 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is about the same as in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,448 | RM160,496 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 | RM1.98 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM107 | RM95 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 | RM19 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 8% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 | RM14 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 | RM22 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM93 | RM60 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 | RM23 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 | RM12 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 | RM15 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 | RM4.69 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 | RM6 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 | RM38 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM88 | RM75 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 | RM33 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM175 | RM273 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM144 | RM152 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 | RM35 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 | RM15 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 | RM18 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,128 | RM2,097 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.25 | RM0.34 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM127 | RM184 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 | RM17 | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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