Cost of Living Comparison Between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 22.7% higher than in Johor Bahru (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kuala Lumpur are 32.3% higher than in Johor Bahru | |
| Rent Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 74.5% higher than in Johor Bahru | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 38.3% higher than in Johor Bahru | |
| Groceries Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 17.5% higher than in Johor Bahru | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kuala Lumpur is 16.2% higher than in Johor Bahru | |
Restaurants | Johor Bahru Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 RM | 19.89 RM | +65.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 RM | 143.50 RM | +79.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 17.00 RM | 20.00 RM | +17.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 15.00 RM | 15.50 RM | +3.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 25.00 RM | 25.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 12.42 RM | 12.80 RM | +3.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.05 RM | 3.53 RM | +15.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.93 RM | 2.17 RM | +12.7 % |
Markets | Johor Bahru Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 30.18 RM | 30.19 RM | +0.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.23 RM | 3.78 RM | +16.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.28 RM | 2.92 RM | -11.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 8.09 RM | 9.30 RM | +15.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 24.57 RM | 27.42 RM | +11.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.04 RM | 9.05 RM | +49.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 12.48 RM | 20.82 RM | +66.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.22 RM | 5.30 RM | +1.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.60 RM | 2.89 RM | +10.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.84 RM | 5.33 RM | +10.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.37 RM | 3.02 RM | +27.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.24 RM | 2.01 RM | -10.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.62 RM | 1.95 RM | -25.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.88 RM | 4.55 RM | +17.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.58 RM | 3.00 RM | +16.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 60.00 RM | 70.00 RM | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 11.88 RM | 13.84 RM | +16.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.50 RM | 18.92 RM | +51.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.95 RM | 18.00 RM | +0.3 % |
Transportation | Johor Bahru Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 RM | 3.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 RM | 50.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 RM | 5.00 RM | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 7.24 RM | 8.05 RM | +11.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 16.50 RM | 15.00 RM | -9.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.76 RM | 7.77 RM | +0.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 146,888.00 RM | 160,000.00 RM | +8.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 119,000.00 RM | 135,022.10 RM | +13.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Johor Bahru Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 199.53 RM | 272.91 RM | +36.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 38.12 RM | 50.50 RM | +32.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 106.12 RM | 118.73 RM | +11.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Johor Bahru Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 120.50 RM | 207.80 RM | +72.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.00 RM | 35.42 RM | +41.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 RM | 20.00 RM | +33.3 % |
Childcare | Johor Bahru Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 795.83 RM | 1,045.83 RM | +31.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 30,110.00 RM | 32,333.33 RM | +7.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Johor Bahru Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 207.14 RM | 228.38 RM | +10.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 115.00 RM | 148.22 RM | +28.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 235.71 RM | 328.36 RM | +39.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 212.50 RM | 302.80 RM | +42.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Johor Bahru Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,400.00 RM | 2,435.70 RM | +74.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,150.00 RM | 1,669.57 RM | +45.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,216.67 RM | 4,717.86 RM | +112.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,816.67 RM | 2,666.00 RM | +46.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Johor Bahru Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 618.63 RM | 1,091.77 RM | +76.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 322.61 RM | 531.38 RM | +64.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Johor Bahru Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,878.94 RM | 5,960.00 RM | +53.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.89 | 4.21 | +8.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 40 | 287 |
Cities near Johor Bahru: | Cost of Living in Sekudai | 13.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bandar Penggaram | 76.69 miles |
| Cost of Living in Muar | 110.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Malacca | 134.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seremban | 171.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kuantan | 204.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in Subang Jaya | 210.96 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kuala Lumpur | 211.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Petaling Jaya | 212.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Shah Alam | 214.58 miles |
Cities near Kuala Lumpur: | Cost of Living in Petaling Jaya | 10.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Subang Jaya | 14.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gombak | 17.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seremban | 42.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Malacca | 88.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Muar | 113.16 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bandar Penggaram | 148.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kuantan | 155.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ipoh | 158.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Selangor | 178.55 miles |