Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Foreigners living in Johor Bahru can take advantage of both worlds, enjoying the low Malaysian cost of living and the rich cultural diversions of Singapore, just as Singapore shoppers flock to Johor Bahru to take advantage of and more than half of Johor Bahru’s men and women head to workplaces in Singapore every day, taking advantage of the higher wages.

Younger expats will find that Johor Bahru offers a great deal, as well, especially those who have children. 

Good international schools, plenty of playgrounds, and a proliferation of theme parks make family life good here. People living here are among the friendliest in the world, too—another reason to consider Johor Bahru for your new home.

Malaysia has a stable economy and a democratic government. It is considered one of the most foreigner-friendly countries in the world, in fact foreigners are encouraged to move here, and the local people are genuinely friendly and welcoming.