You can get great value on housing in JB. Thousands of Malaysians commute to higher-paying jobs in Singapore and Singaporeans flock to JB to take advantage of Malaysias lower prices. Many of them have purchased homes in JB and the area has become a popular, low-cost retirement destination.

Is it safe to live in Johor Bahru?

JB Has Very High Crime Rates The rate of crime in JB has catapulted over the years to unprecedented levels. Theft, pick pocketing is rampant and one cannot enjoy a safe environment like in Singapore.

Which part of Johor is near Singapore?

Johor Bahru (also Johor Baru or Johore Baharu, but universally called JB) is the state capital of Johor in southern peninsular Malaysia, just across the causeway from Singapore. A bustling city but one with little of interest for the casual tourist, it is a significant regional transport and manufacturing hub.

What is the cost of living in Penang?

Summary about cost of living in Penang, Malaysia: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,583$ (6,678RM) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 449$ (1,892RM) without rent. Penang is 53.61% less expensive than Los Angeles (without rent).

What is Johor Bahru known for?

Johor Bahru, like the rest of Malaysia, is known for its amazing hawker street food.

How big is Singapore compared to?

STATSingaporeComparativeslightly more than 3.5 times the size of Washington, DCLand682.7 sq km Ranked 182nd.Per capita0.148 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 221st.Total697 sq km Ranked 192nd.69 more rows

How much money do I need to live in Malaysia?

What are the general living expenses for Malaysia? How much can you get by on?Living expenses in Malaysia (excluding rent)Kuala Lumpur average costSingle person, per monthMYR 2,036Single person, per yearMYR 24,432University student, per monthMYR 1,268Four person family, per monthMYR 7,3101 more row•Jul 19, 2017

Do most Malaysians speak English?

According to official statistics, barely 50 percent of Malaysians are literate in English, while up to 90 percent can speak, read and write Malay which is widely used in Southeast Asia.

Is Johor and Johor Bahru the same?

Johor Bahru is the capital city and the economic centre of the state, Kota Iskandar is the seat of the state government, and Muar serves as the royal town of the state. The old state capital is Johor Lama .JohorCapitalJohor BahruRoyal capitalMuarGovernment• TypeParliamentary constitutional monarchy43 more rows