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VS Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
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Johor Bahru
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 | Kuala Lumpur | Johor Bahru | Best |
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| Rent | 550 USD | 420 USD | Johor Bahru |
| Food | 380 USD | 290 USD | Johor Bahru |
| Utilities | 80 USD | 65 USD | Johor Bahru |
| Transport | 45 USD | 30 USD | Johor Bahru |
| Healthcare | 70 USD | 55 USD | Johor Bahru |
| Internet | 30 USD | 28 USD | Johor Bahru |
| Entertainment | 144 USD | 138 USD | Johor Bahru |
| Other | 144 USD | 96 USD | Johor Bahru |
| Total (monthly) | 1,443 USD | 1,122 USD | Johor Bahru |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Kuala Lumpur | Johor Bahru | Best |
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| Cost of living | 82 | 68 | Kuala Lumpur |
| Safety | 65 | 62 | Kuala Lumpur |
| Quality of life | 75 | 72 | Kuala Lumpur |
| Internet | 85 | 80 | Kuala Lumpur |
| Healthcare | 78 | 70 | Kuala Lumpur |
| Transport | 85 | 74 | Kuala Lumpur |
| Nightlife | 75 | 68 | Kuala Lumpur |
| Climate | 82 | 84 | Johor Bahru |
| English | 84 | 84 | Kuala Lumpur |
| Visa ease | 76 | 76 | Kuala Lumpur |