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The map of Singapore that denotes JB as the place for 1MDB, car thieves, groceries and cheap petrol is correct. There are also other things that are cheaper in JB.
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11 October 2016
5 things that are much cheaper in Johor Bahru than Singapore
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While almost everything is cheaper in Johor Bahru, these five things really make a trip across the Johor causeway worthwhile.
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1. Over-the-Counter Medicines
Some drugs that require prescriptions here can be bought over-the-counter (OTC) in parts of Malaysia. Some are cheaper in Malaysia by a 30 to 50 per cent. An old example is the Ventolin inhaler used by asthmatics, which is about S$17 in Singapore, but just over S$10 (after currency conversion) in Malaysia.
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2. Car Servicing
If you want to fit a body kit on your car, change its headlights, or get the seats re-upholstered, Malaysian mechanics are the ones to visit. They often charge 20 to 30 per cent less than their Singaporean counterparts, and the discount may grow if you are a regular.
The most famous location for this is Permas Jaya in Johor, a “cluster area” for auto services. There is no formal index of services and prices for this area though, so you should shop around.
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3. Food and Groceries
Malaysia is definitely cheaper than Singapore for dining, and has been for decades now. A meal in a proper cafe can cost as little as S$15 per head, as opposed to the S$25-35 per head in Singapore.
The same goes for groceries.
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4. Movies
You can watch a movie in Malaysia for the equivalent of S$4 to S$7, depending on where you visit. Since Singaporean cinemas insist on charging S$11 for movie tickets (more on weekends), it’s becoming common for cinema goers to “binge watch” on a given weekend.
This is when you wait until there are three or four movies you want to watch, then cross the causeway and watch all of them at once.
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5. Dental Care
You’re going to want to take care of your teeth, because dental care in Singapore can cost you hundreds of dollars per visit. But if you happen to live up north, it’ll be worth crossing the causeway and finding a dentist over at Johor Bahru.
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24 September 2016
‘Brutally honest’, funny map shows what each Singapore neighbourhood is known for
SINGAPORE – What comes to mind when a friend mentions Queenstown? Is it sports shoes?
What about Geylang? We’d bet that more than a few of you said “prostitutes” or something to that effect.
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Even Johor Baru has been marked out. The Woodlands Causeway Checkpoint is labelled “Traffic Jam” and as you cross over, the area is known as “Car Thief“, “Massage”, and “$1=3RM”.
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