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Malacca

Malaysia
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Johor Bahru

Malaysia

2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD

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At a Glance

💰 Cheapest: Malacca (~1,063 USD) 🛡️ Safest: Malacca 🌟 Best QoL: Malacca 💡 Best value: Malacca
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Cost of Living Comparison

★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.

Category MalaccaJohor Bahru Best
Rent 400 USD 420 USD Malacca
Food 290 USD 290 USD Malacca
Utilities 55 USD 65 USD Malacca
Transport 20 USD 30 USD Malacca
Healthcare 48 USD 55 USD Malacca
Internet 26 USD 28 USD Malacca
Entertainment 138 USD 138 USD Malacca
Other 86 USD 96 USD Malacca
Total (monthly) 1,063 USD 1,122 USD Malacca
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)

★ = best score in each category.

Score MalaccaJohor Bahru Best
Cost of living 72 68 Malacca
Safety 72 62 Malacca
Quality of life 73 72 Malacca
Internet 76 80 Johor Bahru
Healthcare 66 70 Johor Bahru
Transport 68 74 Johor Bahru
Nightlife 70 68 Malacca
Climate 84 84 Malacca
English 84 84 Malacca
Visa ease 76 76 Malacca

Malacca

Safety
72
Quality of life
73
Internet
76
Healthcare
66
Transport
68
Nightlife
70

Johor Bahru

Safety
62
Quality of life
72
Internet
80
Healthcare
70
Transport
74
Nightlife
68