| Phoenix | Johor Bahru | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.66 | USD 0.78 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.09 | USD 0.42 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 48.36 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 40.00 | USD 14.73 |
| Taxi start | USD 3.00 | USD 0.93 |