Is Johor Bahru expensive to visit?
Johor Bahru is a fairly affordable travel destination with an average daily cost of $52. Compared to the rest of Asia, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Asia for its travel costs, comparable to places like Sihanoukville and Lombok.
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
How expensive is Johor Bahru?
On average, visitors spend about $52 per day when visiting Johor Bahru (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $104 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Johor Bahru here.
How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Johor Bahru?
A weekend trip to Johor Bahru costs about $156 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $311.
How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Johor Bahru?
Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Johor Bahru costs around $363 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $726.
Is it expensive to backpack in Johor Bahru?
Johor Bahru is a fairly popular backpacker destination with more than 6 hostels around town. Dorm beds in hostels cost around $10 per night on average. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $6 and the most expensive dorm beds costing around $16. (See hostel prices in Johor Bahru here.)
Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Johor Bahru.
- $16 for a dorm bed at Hashtag Capsule Hostel
Are hotels expensive in Johor Bahru?
Hotel prices in Johor Bahru are moderately priced and fairly even compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $21 per night for a room on average. There are around 4 five star hotels in the city and they average $75 per night. Three star hotels average $23 a night and two star hotels average $20 per night.
Hotels by star rating in Johor Bahru
| Rating | Number of Hotels | Average Hotel Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 4 | $75 |
| 4 stars | 16 | $49 |
| 3 stars | 46 | $23 |
| 2 stars | 62 | $20 |
| 1 star | 8 | $17 |
| No rating | 1 | $13 |
How expensive are sightseeing activities in Johor Bahru?
Activities and things to do in Johor Bahru can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $7 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $26.
- Lebam River Kayaking Adventure: $65
- Magical Brooklyn Cruise at Puteri Harbour: $22
- Singapore: Johor Bahru to Singapore Full-Day Tour: $120
- Singapore: Adventure Cove Waterpark Entrance Ticket: $38
- Breakfast Cruise with International Breakfast (Buffet): $135
- Kayak Fishing in Singapore, Sentosa, East Coast: Day, Sunset & Night Adventures: $113
- Singapore Round Ketam Kayaking Adventure in Pulau Ubin: $80
- Firefly Tour Johor Bahru@Kota Tinggi Firefly Park: $4.33
Is food expensive in Johor Bahru?
Food in Johor Bahru can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $8 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $18. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.
- Dog Cruise with 5-Course Seated Dinner: $224
- City Lights Cruise (Saturday) with 5 Course Seated Dinner: $224
- Sunset Sail Cruise with 5 Course Seated Dinner: $224
- City Lights Cruise with Buffet Dinner + Free flow Wine & Beer: $194
Is transportation expensive in Johor Bahru?
Local transportation in Johor Bahru can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $11 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $12. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.
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