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
Population
858Â 118
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
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
8/10
Business friendliness
8/10
Safety
6/10
Johor Bahru requires more urban caution than Malaysia's calmer secondary cities because property crime, scams, vehicle theft, traffic, and isolated late-night areas remain practical concerns.
Natural disaster resilience
6/10
Heavy monsoon rain regularly creates flash-flood and drainage problems, while coastal storms, heat, and transboundary haze can interrupt transport and normal routines.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
9/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
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