- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Puerto Rico
- Seremban
- Aguadilla
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seremban, Malaysia compared to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seremban (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM8 ($1.83) | $8 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 ($3.10) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM5.60 ($1.30) | $3.06 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 ($1.41) | $2.33 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 ($1.53) | $2.76 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM2.93 ($0.68) | $5.63 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 ($5.37) | $3.30 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 ($1.89) | $3.26 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.85 ($0.90) | $1.96 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM8 ($1.92) | $2.11 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM53 ($12) | $16 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.89 ($0.91) | $1.28 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.22 ($0.98) | $1.00 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Seremban (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,331 ($543) | $1,313 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,513 ($353) | $782 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM280 ($65) | $344 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $699 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $887 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $96 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $52 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,337 ($312) | $350 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM299 ($70) | $122 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM11 ($2.64) | $18 | - 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM18 ($4.19) | $9 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Seremban (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM300 ($70) | $25 | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM150 ($35) | $30 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM211 ($49) | $70 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM200 ($47) | $72 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Seremban (Malaysia) is 3% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM90,000 ($20,974) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.93 ($0.45) | $0.57 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Seremban (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $8 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM30 ($7) | $55 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $3.99 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.74 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $3.99 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.99 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM4.11 ($0.96) | $1.99 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 ($6) | $10 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Seremban (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 ($15) | $52 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 ($5.78) | $33 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM28 ($7) | $16 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM130 ($30) | $63 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM18 ($4.19) | $4.75 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM6 ($1.43) | $3.75 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 ($3.96) | $2.40 | + 65% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $250 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM70 ($16) | $28 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM25 ($5.83) | $4.78 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 48 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seremban (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,750
in Aguadilla
you would need to make just about $2,439
(RM10,467)
in Seremban.
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