At a glance
 SG
Jurong East
|
 MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Singapore | Malaysia |
| Nomad score | 6.6 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,591 / mo | $1,760 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 31° / 24°C | 32° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 89 Moderate | 112 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30°C | 30.1°C |
| Average low | 24.2°C | 24°C |
| Precipitation | 252 mm / mo | 260 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 283 h / mo | 275 h / mo |
| Humidity | 85% | 86% |
| Rain days | 24.2 / mo | 24.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 13.4 km/h | 13.2 km/h |
SG
Jurong East · average high by month
J 29
F 30
M 30
A 31
M 31
J 30
J 30
A 30
S 30
O 30
N 30
D 30
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
Air quality
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 89 | 112 |
| PM2.5 | 36 µg/m³ | 36.1 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 36.3 µg/m³ | 36.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 41 µg/m³ | 208 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 7.2 | 5.6 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 7.5 | 4.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 9.5 | 8.0 |
| Startup Scene | 7.0 | 4.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 9.3 | 8.2 |
| Green Spaces | 8.4 | 5.7 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.7 | 6.4 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.6 | 4.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Weather | 4.7 | 5.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 9.5 | 8.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.6 | 7.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 8.5 | 5.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 9.3 | 7.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 1.6 | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living | 2.0 | 7.9 |
| Currency Stability | 9.5 | 6.8 |
| Entertainment Cost | 3.4 | 7.2 |
| Food & Groceries | 3.6 | 7.9 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 3.7 | 7.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.0 | 7.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Nightlife | 4.9 | 5.6 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.2 | 5.7 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| Nomad Friendly | 7.2 | 6.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 7.7 | 6.0 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 7.0 | 5.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| Internet Speed | 9.4 | 7.8 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 9.2 | 8.5 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 8.1 | 6.7 |
| Food Scene | 8.3 | 7.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.5 | 6.4 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.4 | 5.6 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 4.7 | 8.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 9.2 | 7.2 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.9 | 6.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 8.9 | 5.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.1 | 5.2 |
| Political Stability | 9.4 | 6.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Visa Ease | 5.4 | 6.2 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.8 | 4.9 |
| Cleanliness | 9.0 | 5.8 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.5 | 5.3 |
| Family Friendly | 8.4 | 6.3 |
| Language Barrier | 9.3 | 7.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.5 | 6.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 9.1 | 6.9 |
| Racial Tolerance | 8.6 | 7.0 |
| Safety | 9.4 | 7.2 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 9.2 | 6.2 |
| Cycling | 7.0 | 3.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Public Transit | 9.6 | 4.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 9.1 | 8.0 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.9 | 4.4 |
| Walkability | 7.8 | 4.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 8.2 | 6.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 6.9 | 4.4 |
| Networking Opportunities | 7.3 | 4.8 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 7.4 | 4.6 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.3 | 7.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $62 per pair | $61 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $39 per dress | $33 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $86 per pair | $81 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $78 per month | $102 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $9.33 per ticket | $5.59 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $4.27 per cup | $3.30 per cup |
| Beer | $6.22 per pint | $4.57 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.66 per meal | $3.05 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $54 per meal | $22 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $7.00 per meal | $5.59 per meal |
| Apples | $1.17 per kg | $2.92 per kg |
| Bread | $2.18 per loaf | $1.07 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.40 per bottle | $0.63 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.49 per liter | $1.98 per liter |
| Rice | $1.94 per kg | $1.40 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.44 per kg | $5.33 per kg |
| Beef | $14 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $22 per bottle | $17 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $272 per month | $152 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $39 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $39 per visit | $17 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $7.77 per purchase | $5.08 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $1,166 per month | $279 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,710 per month | $444 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,176 per month | $813 per month |
| Coworking Space | $311 per month | $114 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,166 per month | $355 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $23 per month | $20 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $39 per month | $38 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $19 per visit | $8.89 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.66 per kg | $3.81 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $19 per month | $11 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $35 per month | $28 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $12 one-time | $8.89 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $78 per month | $41 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $12 per hour | $6.35 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $78 per month | $38 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.50 per trip | $1.02 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.62 per km | $0.38 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $93 per month | $13 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $7.77 per trip | $2.54 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.10 per liter | $0.52 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $23 per month | $10 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
SG
Jurong East
|
MY
Johor Bahru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $78 per month | $38 per month |