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VS Johor Bahru
Malaysia
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Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Johor Bahru | Kota Kinabalu | Best |
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| Rent | 420 USD | 450 USD | Johor Bahru |
| Food | 290 USD | 320 USD | Johor Bahru |
| Utilities | 65 USD | 60 USD | Kota Kinabalu |
| Transport | 30 USD | 25 USD | Kota Kinabalu |
| Healthcare | 55 USD | 50 USD | Kota Kinabalu |
| Internet | 28 USD | 28 USD | Johor Bahru |
| Entertainment | 138 USD | 156 USD | Johor Bahru |
| Other | 96 USD | 96 USD | Johor Bahru |
| Total (monthly) | 1,122 USD | 1,185 USD | Johor Bahru |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Johor Bahru | Kota Kinabalu | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 68 | 70 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Safety | 62 | 68 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Quality of life | 72 | 74 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Internet | 80 | 80 | Johor Bahru |
| Healthcare | 70 | 70 | Johor Bahru |
| Transport | 74 | 72 | Johor Bahru |
| Nightlife | 68 | 72 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Climate | 84 | 84 | Johor Bahru |
| English | 84 | 84 | Johor Bahru |
| Visa ease | 76 | 76 | Johor Bahru |