- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Malaysia
- Mayagueez
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mayagueez, Puerto Rico compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 67% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (RM30) | RM15 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (RM26) | RM10 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 (RM19) | RM9 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.83 (RM8) | RM6 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.28 (RM18) | RM4.75 | + 287% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.00 (RM9) | RM35 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.50 (RM11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | RM3.55 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (RM12) | RM12 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | RM78 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.85 (RM8) | RM3.28 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 80% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,237 (RM5,308) | RM1,135 | + 368% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $716 (RM3,073) | RM525 | + 485% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $327 (RM1,401) | RM165 | + 749% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $850 (RM3,647) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $338 (RM1,451) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (RM536) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (RM212) | RM136 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $483 (RM2,070) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (RM343) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $2.50 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (RM43) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 11% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (RM187) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $25 (RM107) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $125 (RM536) | RM212 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (RM386) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 5% 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 | $0.68 (RM2.92) | RM1.96 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 72% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (RM39) | RM16 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $25 (RM107) | RM30 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (RM21) | RM8 | + 161% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (RM17) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | RM8 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (RM47) | RM14 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 7% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (RM150) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (RM55) | RM23 | + 140% | |
| 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 (RM247) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.50 (RM24) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.44 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (RM9) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $150 (RM644) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (RM173) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (RM27) | RM13 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 37 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 41% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,513
($1,052)
in Mayagueez
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,200
in Alor Star.
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