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 2,161.2$ (8,428.8RM), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 588.8$ (2,296.4RM), excluding rent.
- Johor Bahru is 55.2% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Johor Bahru is, on average, 83.4% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 RM | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 90.00 RM | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 20.00 RM | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 19.00 RM | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 26.00 RM | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 11.66 RM | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.50 RM | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.05 RM | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 7.10 RM | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.99 RM | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.68 RM | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 6.93 RM | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 33.60 RM | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.48 RM | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 19.83 RM | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.20 RM | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.16 RM | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 7.11 RM | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.05 RM | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.67 RM | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 3.13 RM | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 5.50 RM | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.32 RM | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 57.50 RM | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 11.88 RM | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.50 RM | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 17.40 RM | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 RM | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 RM | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.00 RM | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.83 RM | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 40.00 RM | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.33 RM | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 170,560.00 RM | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 145,080.00 RM | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 215.00 RM | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 38.83 RM | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 116.71 RM | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 135.00 RM | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 23.33 RM | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 20.00 RM | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 636.67 RM | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 20,750.00 RM | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 238.75 RM | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 71.25 RM | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 321.67 RM | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 159.80 RM | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,964.00 RM | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,533.33 RM | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,368.89 RM | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,500.00 RM | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 767.65 RM | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 437.60 RM | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,550.00 RM | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.05 | |
Prices in Johor Bahru
This city had 171 entries in the past 12 months by 17 different contributors.
Last update: 18 February 2026
Last update: 18 February 2026
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