Weekend Visits
vs Long-Term Stays
Whether you’re crossing the Causeway for a quick escape or planning a permanent move, Johor Bahru offers something for every Singaporean.
Weekend visits are the easiest way to enjoy immediate savings and a change of scenery, from affordable café brunches and seafood dinners to cheaper groceries, spa treatments, and family entertainment. It’s a quick reset without changing your life.
For those ready to stay longer, long-term living unlocks even bigger rewards. Monthly rent or mortgage payments can be less than a third of Singapore prices, dining out becomes an everyday habit instead of a luxury, and car ownership is finally within reach without COE headaches. Families can also benefit from affordable international schools and other enrichment options.
Whether short or long-term, JB offers more space, lower costs, and a slower pace, letting you stretch your dollar and upgrade your lifestyle.
A Quick Comparison
Weekend Visit
Short getaway, stress relief, quick shopping and dining.
20–40% savings on dining, groceries, entertainment.
No visa commitment, just passport and a day’s plan.
Easy to plan last-minute trips.
Cafés, malls, massages, petrol top-up, quick reset.
Families wanting quick breaks, couples, day-trippers.
Long Term Stay
Full lifestyle shift, housing, schools, commute planning.
30–60% savings on rent, food, utilities, schooling.
Requires visa / long-term pass (LTSVP, MM2H), setup of utilities and banking.
Stable routine — you “live” in JB but can still commute to SG.
Bigger homes, affordable car ownership, cheaper education, slower pace.
Singaporeans seeking cost-of-living relief or semi-retirement.