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Johor Bahru
City in Johor, Malaysia
Overview
Johor Bahru is a major city in southern Malaysia, serving as the gateway to Singapore and a hub for commerce, culture, and leisure. It blends modern development with historic landmarks and diverse culinary offerings. The city is lively, affordable, and suitable for families, young travelers, and business visitors alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Johor
Population
797,882
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
1.47°, 103.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
72
Monthly Cost
$780
Local Cost
$407
Local Income
$800
Cashless
70
English
65
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
20.8°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
2367 mm
Internet Speed
82 Mbps
Upload
49 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
51
Coworking
0
Cafes
34
Nightlife
6
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TGA
Distance
10 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped236 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 178 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 236 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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