At a glance
 MY
Johor Bahru
|
 SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Singapore |
| Nomad score | 6.8 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,047 / mo | $4,466 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 24°C | 31° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 62 Moderate | 75 Moderate |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30.1°C | 29.8°C |
| Average low | 24°C | 25.1°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
Singapore · 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
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 62 | 75 |
| PM2.5 | 10.3 µg/m³ | 12.3 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 10.3 µg/m³ | 12.3 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 70 µg/m³ | 60 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 4.6 | 6.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Startup Scene | 5.2 | 9.4 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.8 | 9.4 |
| Green Spaces | 6.2 | 8.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.3 | 8.1 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Weather | 4.8 | 5.1 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.8 | 9.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.7 | 9.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.4 | 8.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.8 | 8.5 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.8 | 2.0 |
| Cost of Living | 8.7 | 2.7 |
| Currency Stability | 6.6 | 9.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.2 | 3.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.9 | 4.8 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.1 | 2.8 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.0 | 6.8 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.8 | 8.4 |
| Indoors Fun | 7.5 | 8.8 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.8 | 7.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.8 | 8.3 |
| Nightlife | 5.8 | 8.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.4 | 7.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| Nomad Friendly | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 4.8 | 7.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.9 | 8.5 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 7.6 | 9.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.9 | 7.2 |
| Internet Speed | 8.2 | 9.4 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.4 | 9.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 7.2 | 8.9 |
| Food Scene | 8.3 | 9.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.0 | 8.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.1 | 3.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.7 | 9.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 8.1 | 1.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.8 | 7.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.9 | 4.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.3 | 4.5 |
| Political Stability | 5.8 | 9.2 |
| Tax Friendliness | 7.0 | 7.8 |
| Visa Ease | 8.2 | 7.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.2 | 7.2 |
| Cleanliness | 5.7 | 9.3 |
| Environmental Quality | 5.1 | 7.5 |
| Family Friendly | 7.2 | 8.4 |
| Language Barrier | 8.0 | 9.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.7 | 6.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.7 | 9.1 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.9 | 8.3 |
| Safety | 7.1 | 9.6 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.5 | 9.8 |
| Cycling | 3.2 | 7.0 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.1 | 8.6 |
| Public Transit | 4.6 | 9.4 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.8 | 7.4 |
| Walkability | 5.1 | 8.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 8.0 | 9.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 6.0 | 6.8 |
| Networking Opportunities | 6.0 | 9.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.5 | 7.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 5.0 | 4.8 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | — | $78 per pair |
| Summer Dress | — | $51 per dress |
| Running Shoes | — | $109 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $16 per month | $50 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $4.16 per ticket | $8.99 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.43 per cup | $4.69 per cup |
| Beer | $2.94 per pint | $8.60 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.96 per meal | $4.69 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $4.50 per meal | $8.60 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $14 per meal | $74 per meal |
| Apples | $3.80 per kg | $2.74 per kg |
| Bread | $0.73 per loaf | $2.29 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.37 per bottle | $0.78 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.11 per liter | $1.60 per liter |
| Rice | $0.80 per kg | $1.66 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.85 per kg | $6.21 per kg |
| Beef | $16 per kg | $20 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $14 per bottle | $23 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $59 per month | $352 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | — | $38 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $3.13 per purchase | $10 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $429 per month | $2,130 per month |
| Housing | $331 per month | $1,876 per month |
| Coworking Space | $88 per month | $215 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $588 per month | $2,815 per month |
| Coliving Space | $465 per month | $1,134 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $33 per month | $41 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $12 per month | $32 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | — | $16 per visit |
| Laundry | — | $1.25 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $8.57 per month | $12 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $24 per month | $23 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $2.94 one-time | $9.38 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $38 per month | $23 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | — | $9.38 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Start | $0.73 per trip | $3.67 per trip |
| Transportation | $7.35 per month | $78 per month |
| Taxi per km | $0.31 per km | $0.51 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $7.35 per month | $95 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.94 per trip | $20 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.13 per liter | $2.49 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $122 per month | $39 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
SG
Singapore
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $39 per month | $141 per month |