At a glance
 MY
Johor Bahru
|
 SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Singapore |
| Nomad score | 6.5 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,760 / mo | $4,166 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 24°C | 33° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 112 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | 86 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30.1°C | 29.8°C |
| Average low | 24°C | 25.2°C |
| Precipitation | 260 mm / mo | 205 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 275 h / mo | 292 h / mo |
| Humidity | 86% | 82% |
| Rain days | 24.1 / mo | 22.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 13.2 km/h | 17.3 km/h |
MY
Johor Bahru · average high by month
J 29
F 30
M 31
A 31
M 31
J 30
J 30
A 30
S 30
O 31
N 30
D 30
SG
Orchard · average high by month
J 29
F 30
M 30
A 30
M 30
J 30
J 30
A 30
S 30
O 30
N 30
D 29
Air quality
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 112 | 86 |
| PM2.5 | 36.1 µg/m³ | 36.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 36.8 µg/m³ | 42.4 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 208 µg/m³ | 60 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 5.6 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.7 | 8.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.0 | 9.6 |
| Startup Scene | 4.9 | 8.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 8.2 | 9.6 |
| Green Spaces | 5.7 | 7.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.4 | 8.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Weather | 5.6 | 5.2 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.2 | 9.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.9 | 9.6 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.8 | 8.7 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.9 | 9.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.8 | 1.4 |
| Cost of Living | 7.9 | 1.8 |
| Currency Stability | 6.8 | 9.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.2 | 2.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.9 | 3.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.3 | 3.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.6 | 6.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.4 | 7.5 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.6 | 8.1 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Nightlife | 5.6 | 7.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.7 | 6.0 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.5 | 6.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.2 | 8.1 |
| Online Community Presence | 4.0 | 6.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 6.0 | 8.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.4 | 7.8 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.1 | 6.2 |
| Internet Speed | 7.8 | 9.7 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.5 | 9.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.7 | 9.0 |
| Food Scene | 7.7 | 9.0 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.4 | 8.7 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.6 | 8.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.5 | 6.9 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.4 | 3.6 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.2 | 9.3 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.7 | 2.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.8 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.9 | 5.7 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| Political Stability | 6.9 | 9.2 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| Visa Ease | 6.2 | 6.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 4.9 | 6.5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Environmental Quality | 5.3 | 7.0 |
| Family Friendly | 6.3 | 8.3 |
| Language Barrier | 7.3 | 9.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.7 | 6.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.9 | 9.1 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.0 | 8.3 |
| Safety | 7.2 | 9.4 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.2 | 9.7 |
| Cycling | 3.2 | 5.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Public Transit | 4.3 | 9.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.4 | 6.4 |
| Walkability | 4.4 | 8.9 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 6.1 | 8.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.4 | 7.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.8 | 8.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.6 | 7.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.5 | 7.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $61 per pair | $93 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $33 per dress | $62 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $81 per pair | $117 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $102 per month | $140 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $5.59 per ticket | $11 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.30 per cup | $5.05 per cup |
| Beer | $4.57 per pint | $9.33 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $3.05 per meal | $6.22 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $22 per meal | $78 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.59 per meal | $7.38 per meal |
| Apples | $2.92 per kg | $3.50 per kg |
| Bread | $1.07 per loaf | $3.11 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.63 per bottle | $1.55 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.98 per liter | $2.49 per liter |
| Rice | $1.40 per kg | $2.33 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.33 per kg | $9.33 per kg |
| Beef | $11 per kg | $22 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $17 per bottle | $27 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $152 per month | $311 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $17 per visit | $43 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.08 per purchase | $9.33 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $279 per month | $933 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $444 per month | $3,264 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $813 per month | $3,498 per month |
| Coworking Space | $114 per month | $311 per month |
| Coliving Space | $355 per month | $1,399 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $20 per month | $35 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $38 per month | $47 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $8.89 per visit | $31 per visit |
| Laundry | $3.81 per kg | $9.33 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $11 per month | $23 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $28 per month | $39 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.89 one-time | $12 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $41 per month | $117 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $6.35 per hour | $19 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $38 per month | $78 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.02 per trip | $3.50 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.38 per km | $0.93 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $13 per month | $93 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.54 per trip | $12 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.52 per liter | $2.18 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $10 per month | $39 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Orchard
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $38 per month | $101 per month |