Malaysia

Johor Bahru

#3 Top 5 cities

Johor Bahru benefits from its proximity to Singapore and works well for cross-border business, though the pace and traffic can be tiring.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 31°C až 33°C

Night: 24°C až 25°C

Climate

Evenly hot and humid tropical climate with no meaningful cool season.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Business friendliness

8/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 6/10
Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Small business owners
  • Families

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇸🇬Singaporeans
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇨🇳Chinese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Proximity to the capital
  • +Good transport links
  • +Wide housing options
  • +Lower living costs

Cons

  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Noise
  • −Mixed city reputation