Cost of Living in Johor Bahru
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Overall, the cost of living in Johor Bahru is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 22 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)27
Groceries index24
Dining out index22
Transport index17
Utilities index20
Median annual salary$12,889
Minimum wage$1.75/hr
Est. monthly childcare$322
Est. monthly healthcare premium$55
YoY inflation2.5%
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