Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Johor Bahru is 20.4% lower than in Kuala Lumpur (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Johor Bahru is 24.0% lower than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Rent Prices in Johor Bahru are 35.8% lower than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Restaurant Prices in Johor Bahru are 21.6% lower than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Groceries Prices in Johor Bahru are 15.4% lower than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Johor Bahru is 9.2% lower than in Kuala Lumpur | |
Restaurants | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Johor Bahru Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 RM | 12.00 RM | -40.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 130.00 RM | 80.00 RM | -38.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 20.00 RM | 17.00 RM | -15.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 18.00 RM | 18.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 25.00 RM | 25.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 13.19 RM | 12.80 RM | -3.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.59 RM | 3.19 RM | -11.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.22 RM | 1.77 RM | -20.5 % |
Markets | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Johor Bahru Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 31.44 RM | 30.18 RM | -4.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.94 RM | 3.40 RM | -13.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.04 RM | 2.71 RM | -10.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 9.74 RM | 8.09 RM | -16.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 27.14 RM | 24.57 RM | -9.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.77 RM | 6.04 RM | -31.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19.78 RM | 12.48 RM | -36.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.49 RM | 5.22 RM | -5.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.99 RM | 2.60 RM | -13.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.51 RM | 4.84 RM | -12.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.02 RM | 2.37 RM | -21.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.96 RM | 2.24 RM | +14.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.02 RM | 2.62 RM | +29.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.79 RM | 3.88 RM | -19.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.95 RM | 2.58 RM | -12.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 70.00 RM | 60.00 RM | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 13.76 RM | 11.88 RM | -13.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 18.78 RM | 12.50 RM | -33.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 18.00 RM | 17.95 RM | -0.3 % |
Transportation | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Johor Bahru 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) | 5.00 RM | 3.50 RM | -30.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 8.05 RM | 2.82 RM | -65.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 17.50 RM | 18.00 RM | +2.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.78 RM | 7.77 RM | -0.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 170,000.00 RM | 120,000.00 RM | -29.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 137,836.95 RM | 119,000.00 RM | -13.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Johor Bahru Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 293.29 RM | 199.53 RM | -32.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 55.79 RM | 40.56 RM | -27.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 120.29 RM | 106.12 RM | -11.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Johor Bahru Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 201.17 RM | 139.25 RM | -30.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 32.92 RM | 25.00 RM | -24.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 RM | 15.00 RM | -25.0 % |
Childcare | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Johor Bahru Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,064.00 RM | 795.83 RM | -25.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 37,409.09 RM | 37,250.00 RM | -0.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Johor Bahru Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 245.90 RM | 207.14 RM | -15.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 168.29 RM | 115.00 RM | -31.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 329.32 RM | 235.71 RM | -28.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 326.54 RM | 212.50 RM | -34.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Johor Bahru Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,393.38 RM | 1,600.00 RM | -33.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,637.93 RM | 1,385.71 RM | -15.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,003.45 RM | 2,400.00 RM | -52.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,750.00 RM | 2,185.71 RM | -20.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Johor Bahru Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,199.99 RM | 701.34 RM | -41.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 543.49 RM | 405.84 RM | -25.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Johor Bahru Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,155.38 RM | 4,248.14 RM | -31.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.41 | 4.01 | -9.0 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 312 | 50 |
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 |
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 |