Cost of Living in Johor Bahru
Summary of cost of living in Johor Bahru, Malaysia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,165.2 (RM8,612.5), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $588.8 (RM2,342.1), excluding rent.
- Johor Bahru is 63.8% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Johor Bahru is, on average, 88.8% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | RM15.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | RM100.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | RM20.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | RM19.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | RM26.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | RM11.49 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | RM3.56 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | RM2.15 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | RM6.97 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | RM3.99 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | RM2.71 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | RM6.93 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | RM33.60 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | RM8.48 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | RM19.83 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | RM6.20 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | RM3.16 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | RM7.11 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | RM3.05 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | RM2.67 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | RM3.13 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | RM5.50 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | RM2.15 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | RM57.50 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | RM11.88 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | RM12.50 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | RM17.40 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | RM3.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | RM50.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | RM6.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | RM4.83 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | RM40.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | RM2.62 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | RM170,560.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | RM145,080.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | RM215.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | RM45.43 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | RM116.71 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | RM163.40 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | RM23.33 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | RM20.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | RM666.67 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | RM18,250.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | RM251.25 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | RM67.50 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | RM313.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | RM174.75 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | RM2,089.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | RM1,533.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | RM3,480.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | RM2,500.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | RM767.65 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | RM437.60 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | RM4,383.33 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.06 | |
Prices in Johor Bahru
This city had 200 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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