- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Malaysia
- Mayagueez
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mayagueez, Puerto Rico compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 42% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (RM29) | RM15 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (RM25) | RM10 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (RM15) | RM9 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.64 (RM6) | RM6 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (RM11) | RM4.75 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.41 (RM17) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.20 (RM12) | RM35 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.08 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (RM7) | RM3.55 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 (RM10) | RM12 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (RM62) | RM78 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.61 (RM6) | RM3.00 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (RM7) | RM3.28 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 57% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,131 (RM4,399) | RM1,135 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $561 (RM2,181) | RM525 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $235 (RM916) | RM165 | + 455% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $768 (RM2,988) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $319 (RM1,239) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (RM455) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (RM194) | RM136 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $433 (RM1,685) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (RM544) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.92 (RM19) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (RM34) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 10% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (RM171) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $75 (RM292) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $125 (RM486) | RM212 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (RM515) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | RM109,250 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (RM2.78) | RM1.96 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 57% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (RM27) | RM16 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (RM43) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (RM136) | RM30 | + 354% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (RM39) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.91 (RM15) | RM8 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.28 (RM17) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.99 (RM12) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.85 (RM3.29) | RM8 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (RM40) | RM14 | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 6% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (RM136) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (RM50) | RM23 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (RM224) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.50 (RM21) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.44 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (RM8) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (RM157) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (RM24) | RM13 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 73 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 29% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,648
($1,196)
in Mayagueez
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,600
in Alor Star.
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