Johor Bahru, Malaysia

In 2026, a single person living in Johor Bahru needs approximately MYR 2,328/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around MYR 4,469/month. Johor Bahru is considered a mid-range city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Johor Bahru costs approximately MYR 1,274/month in 2026. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around MYR 2,230/month. Rent has changed +2.6% vs 2025.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Johor Bahru are approximately MYR 658 in 2026. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Johor Bahru costs MYR 80 in 2026, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Johor Bahru average MYR 196 in 2026, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Johor Bahru is located in Malaysia (Asia). With a 1-bed rent of MYR 1,274/month and total single-person expenses around MYR 2,328/month, it is mid-range by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Johor Bahru costs approximately MYR 15 in 2026. Budget around MYR 119/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Johor Bahru from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 20.7% over this period (from MYR 1,056 in 2022 to MYR 1,274 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Johor Bahru in 2026, a single person needs approximately MYR 2,328/month. This covers rent (MYR 1,274), groceries (MYR 658), transport (MYR 80), utilities (MYR 196) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around MYR 4,469/month.