Travel budget and cost of living in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) how much does a trip cost?

Johor Bahru travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Johor Bahru

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Johor Bahru for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Johor Bahru compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Johor Bahru in 2025 is 58% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Johor Bahru in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Johor Bahru by expense type

Restaurant budget in Johor Bahru

Lunch

$ 3.2/person
($ 2.1 to $ 6.1)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 9.8/person
($ 7.4 to $ 26)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 5/person
($ 3.9 to $ 5)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 4.4 for 500ml
($ 3 to $ 6.4)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 5)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 3.1/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 4.4)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Johor Bahru

1-star hotel

$ 39/night
($ 21 to $ 127)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

2-star hotel

$ 48/night
($ 13 to $ 361)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 71/night
($ 18 to $ 450)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

4-star hotel

$ 90/night
($ 44 to $ 203)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 344

5-star hotel

$ 110/night
($ 109 to $ 113)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 562

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 35/month
($ 20 to $ 109)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 114/month
($ 24 to $ 505)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 95/month
($ 25 to $ 427)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 92/month
($ 66 to $ 203)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Family room

$ 107/month
($ 21 to $ 732)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Johor Bahru

Milk

$ 2/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.2)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.9)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Eggs

$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 3)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 11)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 5)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.4)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Johor Bahru

Bus ticket

$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.5/km
($ 0.2 to $ 1.5)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.9
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Car hire

$ 43/24hrs
($ 32 to $ 136)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 80

Leisure activity budget in Johor Bahru

Cinema

$ 3.7/ticket
($ 3 to $ 8.2)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 6.1/hr
($ 5 to $ 7.4)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Johor Bahru

Cigarettes

$ 4.4/pack
($ 3.7 to $ 5.3)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 53
($ 38 to $ 87)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 29
($ 15 to $ 63)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Johor Bahru

$ 630
(fair price: $ 530)

Sydney → Johor Bahru

$ 632
(fair price: $ 539)

Los Angeles → Johor Bahru

$ 1442
(fair price: $ 1183)

London → Johor Bahru

$ 1088
(fair price: $ 865)

New York City → Johor Bahru

$ 1551
(fair price: $ 1251)

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