Cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 22% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 18% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM26 (Rp 86,689) | Rp 37,703 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (Rp 54,744) | Rp 39,973 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (Rp 29,082) | Rp 23,165 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Rp 21,867) | Rp 18,049 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.70 (Rp 18,855) | Rp 25,211 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.77 (Rp 15,771) | Rp 12,594 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (Rp 70,347) | Rp 78,572 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (Rp 40,847) | Rp 30,473 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.45 (Rp 11,402) | Rp 16,198 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (Rp 39,196) | Rp 33,369 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (Rp 251,501) | Rp 282,418 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.36 (Rp 14,420) | Rp 17,656 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.55 (Rp 11,742) | Rp 9,887 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 97% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,180 (Rp 10,509,503) | Rp 4,295,600 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,840 (Rp 6,082,494) | Rp 2,665,520 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 (Rp 711,855) | Rp 300,000 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,697 (Rp 5,609,054) | Rp 2,905,070 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,132 (Rp 3,742,135) | Rp 1,799,060 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM195 (Rp 644,022) | Rp 227,889 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM129 (Rp 424,730) | Rp 253,012 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,466 (Rp 4,845,351) | Rp 4,654,350 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM457 (Rp 1,510,290) | Rp 1,792,990 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (Rp 90,667) | Rp 59,293 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (Rp 118,764) | Rp 50,000 | + 138% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is about the same as in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM222 (Rp 733,520) | Rp 727,948 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM157 (Rp 517,630) | Rp 537,077 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM300 (Rp 990,666) | Rp 795,224 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM299 (Rp 987,381) | Rp 960,755 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 33% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,448 (Rp 500,568,675) | Rp 362,000,000 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (Rp 7,205) | Rp 9,406 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM107 (Rp 352,713) | Rp 225,665 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (Rp 52,975) | Rp 63,726 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 37% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Johor Bahru | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (Rp 46,286) | Rp 82,500 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (Rp 89,283) | Rp 17,000 | + 425% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM93 (Rp 306,377) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 (Rp 74,199) | Rp 21,455 | + 246% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (Rp 28,321) | Rp 17,198 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Rp 47,304) | Rp 39,875 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (Rp 27,022) | Rp 9,974 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (Rp 23,634) | Rp 10,748 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (Rp 108,983) | Rp 25,000 | + 336% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) is 25% cheaper than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Johor Bahru | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM88 (Rp 289,603) | Rp 166,567 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (Rp 115,484) | Rp 73,691 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM175 (Rp 578,076) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM144 (Rp 475,621) | Rp 236,724 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (Rp 94,414) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (Rp 44,188) | Rp 40,757 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (Rp 55,281) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,128 (Rp 7,034,397) | Rp 22,000,000 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.25 (Rp 814) | Rp 2,250 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM127 (Rp 419,961) | Rp 365,376 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Rp 56,938) | Rp 17,935 | + 217% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 29 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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