It’s no secret that Eureka Popcorn is cheaper in Johor Bahru (JB), but how much cheaper is it really compared to Singapore?
There are many gourmet popcorn brands in the market, and Eureka Popcorn is certainly one of the most popular names when it comes to this irresistible snack. From good ol’ classic favourites like Sea Salt and Caramel to novel flavours like Kimchi and White Coffee, there’s bound to be a Eureka flavour for everyone.
However, with prices starting at SGD $7.50 in Singapore, it might not be the most wallet-friendly to indulge in these snacks regularly. Fortunately, they’re much cheaper just across the causeway in JB!
How much cheaper are they exactly? Here’s a price comparison breakdown of Eureka Popcorn prices in Singapore and JB:
Classic Popcorn Prices
- Sour Cream & Onion
- Caramel
- Barbecue
- Cheese
- Cocoa Malt
- Original Sea Salt
- Sweet Tomato
| Type | Eureka Singapore | Eureka Malaysia | Difference |
| Can | $7.50 | $2.75 (RM 8.40) | – $4.75 |
| Pack | $10.70 | $4.22 (RM 12.90) | – $6.48 |
| Classic Mix Pack | $11.70 | $4.87 (RM 14.90) | – $6.83 |
All the classic popcorn flavours are cheaper, and the Classic Mix Packs have the best value – it’s SGD $6.83 cheaper in JB.
If you’re buying 10 packs of Classic Mix Pack in JB, you’ll be saving a considerable sum of $68.30 as compared to buying in Singapore. That’s extra money for another 14 packs of Classic Mix Pack! 😨
Oriental Popcorn Prices
| Flavours | Eureka Singapore | Eureka Malaysia | Difference |
| Kimchi (can) | $8 | $2.91 (RM 8.90) | – $5.09 |
| Kimchi (pack) | $11.20 | $4.41 (RM 13.50) | – $6.79 |
| Matcha Chocolate (can) | $7.50 | $2.75 (RM 8.40) | – $4.75 |
| Matcha Chocolate (pack) | $10.70 | $4.22 (RM 12.90) | – $6.48 |
| Seaweed (can) | $7.50 | $2.75 (RM 8.40) | – $4.75 |
| Seaweed (pack) | $10.70 | $4.22 (RM 12.90) | – $6.48 |
| Spicy Cuttlefish (can) | $8.50 | $3.24 (RM 9.90) | – $5.26 |
| Spicy Cuttlefish (pack) | $11.70 | $4.87 (RM 14.90) | – $6.83 |
| Salted Egg (can) | $8.50 | $3.24 (RM 9.90) | – $5.26 |
| Salted Egg (pack) | $11.70 | $4.87 (RM 14.90) | – $6.83 |
| Wasabi (can) | $7.50 | $2.75 (RM 8.40) | – $4.75 |
| Wasabi (pack) | $10.70 | $4.22 (RM 12.90) | – $6.48 |
Yes, even Oriental Popcorn flavours are cheaper too – the Spicy Cuttlefish and Salted Egg packs have the best value, being SGD $6.83 cheaper in JB.
If you’re buying 10 packs of Salted Egg in JB, you’ll be saving a big sum of $68.30 as compared to buying in Singapore. You can get another 14 packs of Salted Egg with that money! 😱
Indulgence Popcorn Prices
| Flavours | Eureka Singapore | Eureka Malaysia | Difference |
| Butterscotch (can) | $8.50 | $3.24 (RM 9.90) | – $5.26 |
| Butterscotch (pack) | $11.70 | $4.87 (RM 14.90) | – $6.83 |
| Dark Chocolate (can) | $7.50 | $2.75 (RM 8.40) | – $4.75 |
| Dark Chocolate (pack) | $10.70 | $4.22 (RM 12.90) | – $6.48 |
| Butter Caramel (can) | $11.70 | $4.87 (RM 14.90) | – $6.83 |
| Cereal + Butter Caramel (can) | $11.70 | $4.87 (RM 14.90) | – $6.83 |
Indulgence Popcorn flavours are also cheaper in JB. The Butterscotch pack, Butter Caramel and Cereal Butter Caramel cans have the best value – they’re SGD $6.83 cheaper in JB!
If you’re buying 10 packs of Butterscotch in JB, you’ll be saving a significant amount of $68.30 as compared to buying in Singapore. That’s enough money for another 14 packs of Butterscotch! 😱
Heritage Popcorn Prices
| Flavours | Eureka Singapore | Eureka Malaysia | Difference |
| Real Durian (can) | $15 | $6.18 (RM 18.90) | – $8.82 |
| Curry (can) | $7.50 | $2.75 (RM 8.40) | – $4.75 |
| Curry (pack) | $10.70 | $4.22 (RM 12.90) | – $6.48 |
| White Coffee (can) | $7.50 | $2.75 (RM 8.40) | – $4.75 |
| White Coffee (pack) | $10.70 | $4.22 (RM 12.90) | – $6.48 |
The most expensive Eureka Popcorn, Real Durian, has the best value of being SGD $8.82 cheaper in JB, beating out the other Heritage Popcorn flavours by a mile.
If you’re buying 10 cans of Real Durian in JB, you’ll be saving a whopping SGD $88.20 as compared to buying in Singapore. You could get another 14 cans of Real Durian with that money! 🤯
Verdict: Eureka Popcorn Malaysia is cheaper!
With such a great price difference, it’s no surprise that Singaporeans flock to the Eureka Popcorn store in JB City Square. You could queue up to 30 minutes just to get your hands on the addictive popcorn, especially on weekends.
Even if you’re buying 10 packs of the cheapest Eureka Popcorn flavours like Matcha Chocolate or Seaweed, you’ll still be saving a considerable amount of SGD $47.50!
Should you also join the hype across the causeway, be sure to get your Eureka Popcorn as early as you can, because most flavours would be gone by late weekend afternoons. Don’t forget to pay with your YouTrip card to utilise YouTrip’s Wholesale Exchange Rates for favourable Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) exchange rates!
All prices indicated are accurate during time of publication, with the exchange rate of SGD $1 to MYR 3.059.
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