Cost of Living in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Malaysia · Southeast Asia
Monthly budget from $480 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$480
/mo
Standard
$875
/mo
Comfort
$1,670
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $250 | $130 | $35 | $65 | $480/mo |
| Standard | $440 | $235 | $70 | $130 | $875/mo |
| Comfort | $880 | $390 | $140 | $260 | $1,670/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Gateway city to Singapore with Malaysian prices, thriving food scene, and easy cross-border access
Internet: 55 Mbps
Safety: 3.9/5
Nomad score: 3.9/5