- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Puerto Rico
- Seremban
- Aguadilla
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seremban, Malaysia compared to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seremban (Malaysia) is 48% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM8 ($2.01) | $8 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 ($3.54) | $7 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM6 ($1.59) | $5.32 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 ($1.76) | $1.72 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 ($1.70) | $2.63 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.00 ($0.77) | $4.77 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 ($6) | $3.50 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 ($1.99) | $3.26 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.49 ($0.89) | $5.18 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM7 ($1.89) | $2.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 ($23) | $15 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.63 ($0.93) | $1.28 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.50 ($0.90) | $1.13 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Seremban (Malaysia) is 47% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,123 ($545) | $1,135 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,201 ($308) | $652 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM194 ($50) | $283 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,200 ($308) | $602 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM700 ($180) | $472 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $100 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM149 ($38) | $50 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,779 ($457) | $300 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM300 ($77) | $107 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM16 ($4.17) | $19 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM23 ($5.84) | $9 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Seremban (Malaysia) is 27% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM300 ($77) | $37 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM150 ($39) | $30 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM223 ($57) | $80 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM250 ($64) | $75 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Seremban (Malaysia) is 2% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM116,636 ($29,945) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.99 ($0.51) | $0.62 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Seremban (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM8 ($2.05) | $6 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 ($6) | $8 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM30 ($8) | $43 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $3.99 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 ($2.57) | $3.74 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 ($3.08) | $3.99 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.99 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 ($1.73) | $1.99 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 ($5.99) | $12 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Seremban (Malaysia) is 26% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM58 ($15) | $42 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM26 ($7) | $13 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM28 ($7) | $18 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM130 ($33) | $57 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM18 ($4.62) | $4.75 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM6 ($1.57) | $3.25 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 ($4.36) | $1.94 | + 125% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM70 ($18) | $28 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM25 ($6) | $4.78 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 125 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seremban (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,400
in Aguadilla
you would need to make just about $2,275
(RM8,861)
in Seremban.
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