Supermarkets in JB near the Causeway

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With the favourable exchange rate and low prices, it’s no wonder that JB appeals to every Singaporean. Shopaholics can go on massive shopping sprees at malls near the border, such as Johor Bahru City Square Mall, while cafe hoppers can have their dainty cakes and cuppa joe at the many cafes in JB.

Now that you can hop on a cross-border taxi from JB, taking home your shopping haul is easier than ever; say goodbye to the days of lugging tons of shopping bags on the bus across the causeway.  So should you be looking for more ways to stretch your Singapore dollar, stay thrifty with these supermarkets in JB where you can stock up on groceries while saving money.

Note: Prices are accurate at the time of writing, and are subject to change. 

The current exchange rate is RM1 = ~S$0.31 as of 22nd June 2026.

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Supermarkets in Johor Bahru at a glance

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Nearest checkpoint	Drive time	Supermarket	Best feature	Price range
Woodlands Checkpoint	9 minutes	Giant Leisure Mall JB	Familiar brands & cheap groceries	$
	18 minutes	Aeon Mall Tebrau City	Located opposite IKEA for furniture shopping	$$
	22 minutes	Lotus’s Bukit Indah	Indoor playground & arcade for kids	$$
	15 minutes	Village Grocer Mid Valley Southkey	Wide variety of imported goods not found in SG	$$$
	10 minutes	Mercato Plaza Pelangi	Wide variety of imported goods not found in SG	$$$
Tuas Checkpoint	30 minutes	Mydin Mall Mutiara Rini	Indoor playground for kids, nearby food court for meals	$
	20 minutes	NSK Trade City Nusajaya	Wide variety of produce sold at competitive prices	$
	21 minutes	Jaya Grocer Eco Galleria	Stocks a wide range of Australian-imported goods	$$
	22 minutes	Ben’s Independent Grocer Mall of Medini	In-house restaurant & bakery	$$$

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What food restrictions are there when bringing food into Singapore from JB?

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There are a couple of regulations imposed by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) when bringing your groceries from JB back into Singapore.

For starters, you are only allowed to bring in food strictly for your own consumption and not for sale. Next, you have to check whether the food item is allowed to be brought back into Singapore or not by consulting SFA’s website.

Finally, you must ensure that the amount of food that you’re bringing in falls within the maximum allowance; for example, meat products brought into Singapore have to be under 5kg. Below is a handy table for looking up if your grocery haul is legal to bring into Singapore.

Food type	Product	Approved sources	Limit
Meat	Beef	Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Paraguay, Poland, Spain, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Uruguay, USA	5kg
	Mutton	Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Uruguay, United Kingdom, USA
	Pork	Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Taiwan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA
	Poultry	Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Paraguay, Poland, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, The Netherlands, Turkiye, United Kingdom, USA
Fish	Frozen cooked crabmeat and frozen cooked prawn meat	All countries/regions	5kg, out of which a maximum of only 2kg of frozen cooked crabmeat and frozen cooked prawn meat
	Fish products such as live fish, fish fillets, canned tuna, and dried fish
	Live/frozen oysters	Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, New Zealand, The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates (UAE), United Kingdom, USA
Fruits & vegetables	All fruits & vegetables	All countries/regions	A small, reasonable quantity (i.e hand-carry size)
Eggs	Shell eggs	Australia, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia (West), The Netherlands, Turkiye, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Korea, Thailand, Ukraine, USA	30 eggs
Processed food	Cleaned dried bird’s nest	All countries/regions	1kg, no restriction on the total value
	All other processed food that is not meat, fish, eggs, or fruits and vegetables		Combined weight of all items < 5kg/5 litres, total value should not exceed $100 per traveller

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– Supermarkets in JB Near Woodlands –

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1. Giant Leisure Mall JB

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Familiar brand for most Singaporeans

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Image credit: edtayjb via Google Maps

Not only is Giant a household name to most Singaporeans, but it’s a staple for most Malaysians too. After all, the ubiquitous supermarket chain was founded in Malaysia, starting out as a small provision shop in KL back in 1944. Today, it boasts 39 hypermarkets across the country, including one at Pelangi Leisure Mall.

A mere 9-minute drive from Woodlands Checkpoint, Giant at Pelangi Leisure Mall boasts a wide selection of groceries for a fraction of the prices in Singapore supermarkets. For example, a bottle of Magiclean Kitchen Cleaner Trigger goes for RM9.90 (~S$3.10) in JB, but the same bottle will cost you S$5.05 back home.

Price: $
Getting there: 9-minute drive from Woodlands Checkpoint

Giant Leisure Mall JB review: “You can buy everything here, including electrical appliances, clothes, food and drinks, and there are DIY and furniture stores, sports courts, gyms, and theatres upstairs.”
– Carrick Loh via Google

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2. AEON Mall Tebrau City

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Conveniently located opposite IKEA Tebrau

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Image credit: Y’von Koh via Google Maps

Another familiar name to us Singaporeans, AEON malls are patronised regularly by Singaporean visitors. Some of them even sport AEON supermarkets, making grocery runs even more accessible after a day of shopping. Prices of household consumables here are relatively affordable too, so stocking up on household essentials is a breeze.

AEON Mall Tebrau City is situated perfectly for your grocery and recreational needs. On top of the budget-friendly supermart, cinema, and even Japan’s largest bookstore, it’s also conveniently located across the road from IKEA Tebrau, perfect for grabbing some DIY furniture and Swedish meatballs for cheap. It’s also connected to Toppen Shopping Centre, which has an indoor theme park and rooftop skatepark.

Price: $$
Getting there: 18-minute drive from Woodlands Checkpoint

AEON Mall Tebrau City review: “A big mall which is well-lit and clean, with toilets that are plentiful and clean. AEON supermarket is well stocked and offers many varieties of goods.”
– Jon Peng via Google

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3. Lotus’s Bukit Indah

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Indoor playground nearby to keep kids entertained

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Image credit: Dexter Chew via Google Maps

Hailing from Thailand, Lotus’s first entered the Malaysian market in 2020 when it acquired Tesco Malaysia. Given its predecessor’s reach, including an outlet in the basement of KSL City Mall, it assimilated quickly with those who make frequent trips up north.

Besides stocking a wide range of goods, Lotus’s Bukit Indah features various entertainment outlets in the area as well. If your little ones can’t sit still, they can play and have fun at the nearby playground or have a go in the arcade while you trawl through the grocery aisles. There’s even a Cinematic VR Walkthrough that both the young ones and young at heart can immerse themselves in.

Price: $$
Getting there: 22-minute drive from Woodlands Checkpoint

Lotus’s Bukit Indah review: “Huge supermarket with a wide variety of things, covering everything from electronics to stationery, furniture, fresh produce, frozen foods, and personal wear like clothes and shoes, etc… It’s not as crowded as the KSL supermarket, as it is further from the customs.”
– Clement Lim via Google

Full list of Lotus’s supermarkets.

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4. Village Grocer Mid Valley Southkey

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Products not found in SG

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Image credit: Lester Chua via Google Maps

Nestled away in the corner of Mid Valley Southkey, one of JB’s largest malls, lies Village Grocer. Here, in addition to locally-sourced fresh produce, you can find a wide variety of imported goods as well, with some exclusive items unavailable in Singapore.

Some of these yoghurt are Malaysia-exclusive products.
Image credit: Flo Yeow via Google Maps

Some examples include French Lactel yoghurt (from RM2.90/~S$0.91) or a variety of fruit and vegetable juices from Cyprina, which are available from RM9 (~S$2.81) for a 1L bottle.

Price: $$$
Getting there: 15-minute drive from Woodlands Checkpoint

Village Grocer Mid Valley Southkey review: “Great supermarket that has a wide variety of international products here! Although the prices of the items here are a little bit higher than those of other supermarkets, there is a wide variety of products here. You can get products from almost any part of the world.”
– Wilfred Loy Yong Kang via Google

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5. Mercato Plaza Pelangi

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Malaysian equivalent of Cold Storage

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Image credit: Mercato Pelangi Plaza via Google Maps

Those looking to class things up for their next meal but remain under a budget will love Mercato. Similar to Cold Storage or FairPrice Finest, they stock a wide range of upscale products, but at a comparatively more affordable price point.

Image credit: Mercato

They’ve even got seasonal catalogues to browse through so you can plan around your budget before heading down to the store.

Price: $$$
Getting there: 10-minute drive from Woodlands Checkpoint

Mercato Plaza Pelangi review: “Lots of variety from fresh items to household items. They have their own RTE (Ready to Eat) section which is affordable.”
– Mista Kay via Google

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– Supermarkets in JB Near Tuas –

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6. Mydin Mall Mutiara Rini

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Fully Halal supermarket in Kelantan

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Image credit: A. Najmie via Google Maps

From its humble beginnings as a wooden general store in Kelantan, Mydin has since grown to become Malaysia’s largest Halal hypermarket chain. It’s been coined the “FairPrice of Malaysia” due to its affordable prices and boasts over 70 stores nationwide. 4 of these are conveniently located across the Causeway in Anjung Bazaar, Pelangi Indah, Taman Rinting, and Mutiara Rini.

In addition to the supermarket, Mydin Mall Mutiara Rini also houses a variety of other stores for food, clothing, and other miscellaneous goods. Those wanting to entertain their tykes will be glad to know that a playground complete with a ball pit is available, while the onsite pickleball courts let you play for as low as RM35/h (~S$10.95). And don’t worry about carrying your pickleball gear along with your groceries – you can rent their paddles (RM5, ~S$1.56) and balls (RM3, ~S$0.94) too.

Price: $
Getting there: 30-minute drive from Tuas Checkpoint

Mydin Mall Mutiara Rini review: “One of my favourite places to buy groceries. The prices there are quite cheap. The quality of the products meets the standard requirements expected of a shopping mall.”
–  Zulfahmi Zaimi via Google

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7. NSK Trade City Nusajaya

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Located in Sunway Big Box

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Image credit: Endro Sunarso via Google Maps

A close competitor of Mydin, NSK Trade City Nusajaya is another supermarket chain that stocks a wide variety of goods at affordable prices. It includes a “wet market” section within its supermarket premises where customers can hunt for the freshest seafood, fruits, and vegetables of their choosing.

A wide range of seafood is available too.
Image credit: Endro Sunarso via Google Maps

They currently have 5 outlets in JB, and their Nusajaya outlet in Sunway Big Box is the place to go if you’re driving in from Tuas Checkpoint. But if you’re looking for a grocery run after a fun-filled day closer to Woodlands Checkpoint, you can head over to the Pandan JB outlet near Mount Austin, or the Skudai outlet, with malls like Paradigm Mall and Sutera Mall nearby.

Price: $
Getting there: 20-minute drive from Tuas Checkpoint

NSK Trade City Nusajaya review: “Nice big supermarket with very competitive prices compared to the common go-to hotspots like AEON Tebrau or Bukit Indah. The differentiator is its large “wet market” section for fresh fish, seafood, and vegetables. Very fresh and cheap.”
–  Cassidy Andrew Goh via Google

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8. Jaya Grocer Eco Galleria

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Large supermarket with Aussie imports

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Image credit: Ivan Lam via Google Maps

Alternatively, you can also consider Jaya’s Grocer Eco Galleria. In addition to their 4 other outlets in Austin Heights, Sunway Citrine, R&F Mall, and Toppen Shopping Centre, they opened their largest outlet to date in Iskandar Puteri.

Image credit: Fang Hooi Lee via Google Maps

Standing at 35,000sqft, the supermarket lists nearly 40,000 items for sale, enough for your weekly grocery runs. Thanks to its tie-up with Australian supermarket chain Coles, the store also stocks a wide range of Australian products, so yes, you can grab some Aussie honey (RM23.90/~S$7.47) and marmite (RM21/~S$6.57) while you’re there.

Price: $$
Getting there: 21-minute drive from Tuas Checkpoint

Jaya Grocer Eco Galleria review: “The best grocery in Johor: from fruits and vegetables to meats and ice creams, they carry a lot of imported international ingredients. They also have a non-halal section that has pork and alcoholic beverages.”
–  Marc Dominguez via Google

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9. Ben’s Independent Grocer Mall of Medini

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Has in-house restaurant, bakery & cafe

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Image credit: Andre Santoso via Google Maps

For those wanting something a little more atas, Ben’s Independent Grocer Mall of Medini might be just the place for you. Besides the usual fruits and veggies that other supermarkets stock, they carry a wide range of rare imported products that aren’t available at other supermarkets, such as Japanese snacks and muesli bars.

Image credit: Jason T Via Google Maps

If you’re looking for a bite to eat, head over to their in-house restaurant, The Grocer’s Kitchen. There, you can have the chefs cook the meat or seafood you just bought for RM10 (~S$3.13). Alternatively, you can opt for staple menu standards such as the Spaghetti Wagyu Beef Bolognese (RM19.90/~S$6.22) or the Pizza Margherita (RM28.90/~S$9.04).

Sweet tooths will want to stop by Crumbs, their in-house baker, to grab artisanal bread and pastries like their signature chocolate rolls (RM4.70/~S$1.47) and chicken sausage roll (RM4.20/~S$1.31) before heading off.

Price: $$$
Getting there: 22-minute drive from Tuas Checkpoint

Ben’s Independent Grocer Mall of Medini review: “Love that there’s a higher-end supermarket at Medini. This is relevant, as there are a lot of expats, tourists, and Singaporeans here. This is where you can find rare imported goods, and the quality is always at its best.”
–  Sarah Kamaruddin via Google

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Which supermarkets in JB have loyalty programmes?

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If you head to JB really often for your grocery runs, some supermarkets in JB offer loyalty programmes that allow you to enjoy membership privileges. You can stay up to date on upcoming promotions and redeem points for cash vouchers for even more discounts. Here’s an overview of the available loyalty programmes at a glance:

• Village Grocer: BITES by The Food Purveyor Reward Program
• Ben’s Independent Grocer: BITES by The Food Purveyor Reward Program
• Lotus Bukit Indah: My Lotus
• Jaya Grocer: Jaya Grocer Membership powered by Grab
• Mydin: Mydin Rewards

No membership fee is required for these programmes. To register, simply download the app and enter your details (Singapore phone numbers are accepted), and you’re all set!

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Stretch your dollar at these supermarkets in JB

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Sure, we have plenty of supermarkets and grocery stores in Singapore. But, with the favourable exchange rate as far as the Singapore dollar is concerned, JB proves to be an attractive alternative for grocery shopping, traffic notwithstanding.

Whether you intend to shop for exclusive imports unavailable in Singapore or are simply looking for a cheaper alternative to your local grocer, save this list of supermarkets in JB for you to shop at.

If you like to cross the Causeway, check these out:

• Head spas in JB
• Malaysia ETS train guide
• Relaxing resorts in JB

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Cover image adapted from: Lester Chua via Google Maps, Jason T via Google Maps, Ivan Lam via Google Maps
Last updated by Andrea Chandra Putri on 24th June 2026.