Cost of Living in Johor

Prices in Johor (First-Level Administrative Unit in Malaysia)

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	RM13.94	9.00-20.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	RM77.42	50.00-150.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	RM18.89	15.00-25.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	RM20.43	12.00-26.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	RM27.17	20.00-38.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	RM12.03	5.00-15.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	RM3.23	2.80-5.00
Bottled Water (12 oz)	RM1.79	1.20-5.00
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	RM7.28	6.50-8.80
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	RM4.29	2.72-7.53
White Rice (1 lb)	RM2.78	1.36-4.00
Eggs (12, Large Size)	RM7.62	4.00-8.40
Local Cheese (1 lb)	RM28.60	6.80-50.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	RM8.00	4.54-9.07
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	RM19.83	9.07-30.00
Apples (1 lb)	RM5.86	4.08-8.16
Bananas (1 lb)	RM3.28	1.36-4.54
Oranges (1 lb)	RM7.11	4.54-10.00
Tomatoes (1 lb)	RM2.99	1.36-5.44
Potatoes (1 lb)	RM2.10	1.36-4.54
Onions (1 lb)	RM2.56	1.36-4.54
Lettuce (1 Head)	RM5.50	3.50-8.00
Bottled Water (50 oz)	RM2.27	2.00-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	RM56.25	20.00-70.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	RM10.34	6.00-14.29
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	RM12.50	7.50-18.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	RM16.85	15.00-18.00
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	RM3.50	3.00-4.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	RM52.50	50.00-100.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	RM4.20	3.00-8.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	RM5.23	4.83-6.44
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	RM40.00
Gasoline (1 Liter)	RM3.40	2.05-4.57
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	RM175,659.17	170,550.00-186,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	RM145,866.67	144,800.00-145,866.67
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	RM244.33	150.00-306.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	RM41.44	25.00-94.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	RM107.78	88.00-160.00
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	RM151.67	64.00-250.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	RM23.33	20.00-25.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	RM20.33	18.00-22.00
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	RM637.50	450.00-1,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	RM18,250.00	15,000.00-48,000.00
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	RM196.90	80.00-360.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	RM86.58	60.00-159.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	RM347.00	250.00-400.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes	RM209.50	120.00-805.10
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	RM1,964.00	1,500.00-2,500.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	RM1,533.33	1,200.00-1,800.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	RM3,324.44	2,500.00-5,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	RM2,180.00	1,300.00-3,500.00
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	RM760.58	704.06-929.02
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	RM422.29	330.43-492.38
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	RM3,850.00
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	4.13	4.00-4.55

Over the last 12 months, 187 data points were contributed by 88 people of this region.
Last update: 15 October 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.