Malaysia
Cost of Living in Johor Bahru
Monthly Total
$1,131
$19,793
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$439
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$23
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$439
$7,683
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$77
$1,348
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$106
$1,855
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$48
$840
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$150
$2,625
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$196
$3,430
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$91
$1,593
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$24
$420
Monthly Total
$1,131
$19,793
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