Our campus’ location is an advantage and unique as it is situated very close to Desaru beach and Bandar Penawar. Living in Desaru and Bandar Penawar is relatively peaceful and serene yet does not lack of comprehensive facilities and amenities.
The students can just head on to the local shopping mall, fast food restaurants, cafes and other food establishments no less than 5 minutes driving or bus ride from the campus. Other facilities like pharmacy, clinics, express marts, 7-eleven, etc are also close to the campus where they are accessible at their convenience. The students may also enjoy the sandy beach of Desaru at any time!
Here are some quick estimation of living expenses in Desaru or Bandar Penawar (Rates are subject to change without prior notice and depending on the current situation):
FOOD |
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Basic breakfast menu at INSTEDT’S Café (including a drink) | RM4 |
Breakfast menu in commercial district (including a drink) | RM5 |
Lunchtime menu at INSTEDT’S Café (including a drink) | RM8 |
Basic lunchtime menu in commercial district (including a drink) | RM10 |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant | |
12 eggs | |
Bread 1 loaf | RM4 |
Royal Gala Apples | RM7 |
Whole fat milk (1 litre) | |
White rice (5 kg) | |
Curry Maggie (6 packets) |
TRANSPORTATION |
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Bus trip to Johor Bahru city | RM10 |
Bus trip to Kota Tinggi | RM |
Car rental (Perodua Axia) per hour | RM |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff. 8 km (5 miles) | RM20 |
HOUSING |
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Apartment rental for 900 sqft (1 month) | RM500 – 1000 |
Room rental per person (1 month) | RM200 |
Self-service laundry (clean and dry) for 7 kg | RM12 |
Astro satellite tv subscription (1 month) | RM35 – 150 |
Utilities (electricity and water) | RM56 |
Internet streamyx 4 mbps (1 month) | RM120 |
PERSONAL CARE |
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Short visit to private clinic (1 visit) | RM45 |
General medicine for three days (paracetamol, Tylenol, etc) | RM7 |
Standard men’s haircut in commercial area | RM10 – 15 |