| Newark | Johor Bahru | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.50 | USD 3.57 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 48.36 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 275.00 | USD 341.09 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.33 | USD 1.16 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 105.00 | USD 77.52 |