Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM21 (RD$ 294) | RD$ 524 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (RD$ 221) | RD$ 364 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (RD$ 126) | RD$ 97 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (RD$ 91) | RD$ 53 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (RD$ 112) | RD$ 85 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.27 (RD$ 73) | RD$ 59 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (RD$ 403) | RD$ 213 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (RD$ 128) | RD$ 114 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.56 (RD$ 49) | RD$ 65 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (RD$ 157) | RD$ 97 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (RD$ 1,214) | RD$ 955 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.10 (RD$ 57) | RD$ 71 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.22 (RD$ 44) | RD$ 30 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 34% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,442 (RD$ 47,478) | RD$ 29,604 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,795 (RD$ 24,760) | RD$ 16,387 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (RD$ 4,061) | RD$ 3,896 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,263 (RD$ 31,225) | RD$ 21,273 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,385 (RD$ 19,108) | RD$ 11,287 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM196 (RD$ 2,703) | RD$ 2,272 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM98 (RD$ 1,357) | RD$ 1,452 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,610 (RD$ 22,213) | RD$ 31,236 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM488 (RD$ 6,731) | RD$ 6,683 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (RD$ 288) | RD$ 279 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM32 (RD$ 447) | RD$ 172 | + 160% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 24% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM227 (RD$ 3,134) | RD$ 1,972 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM152 (RD$ 2,101) | RD$ 1,780 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (RD$ 3,727) | RD$ 3,164 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (RD$ 4,113) | RD$ 3,985 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 9% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM154,513 (RD$ 2,131,570) | RD$ 806,919 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.98 (RD$ 27) | RD$ 63 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM87 (RD$ 1,199) | RD$ 1,796 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 21% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (RD$ 214) | RD$ 426 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (RD$ 221) | RD$ 345 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM73 (RD$ 1,005) | RD$ 1,610 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (RD$ 284) | RD$ 387 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (RD$ 174) | RD$ 150 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (RD$ 215) | RD$ 218 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.12 (RD$ 71) | RD$ 105 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (RD$ 118) | RD$ 137 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM45 (RD$ 617) | RD$ 593 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 13% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (RD$ 1,163) | RD$ 645 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (RD$ 496) | RD$ 454 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM258 (RD$ 3,560) | RD$ 1,698 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM196 (RD$ 2,705) | RD$ 2,362 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (RD$ 439) | RD$ 452 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (RD$ 218) | RD$ 146 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (RD$ 280) | RD$ 133 | + 110% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,919 (RD$ 26,480) | RD$ 35,356 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (RD$ 5.81) | RD$ 8 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM156 (RD$ 2,146) | RD$ 1,546 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (RD$ 240) | RD$ 205 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 12% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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