- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Dominican Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 11% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (RD$ 209) | RD$ 342 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (RD$ 180) | RD$ 294 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (RD$ 97) | RD$ 144 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (RD$ 90) | RD$ 56 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (RD$ 84) | RD$ 95 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.53 (RD$ 56) | RD$ 66 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (RD$ 295) | RD$ 192 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (RD$ 122) | RD$ 100 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.21 (RD$ 52) | RD$ 55 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (RD$ 122) | RD$ 105 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM73 (RD$ 910) | RD$ 530 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.10 (RD$ 51) | RD$ 68 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.13 (RD$ 39) | RD$ 49 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 0% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,956 (RD$ 36,700) | RD$ 32,994 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,694 (RD$ 21,035) | RD$ 20,002 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM221 (RD$ 2,742) | RD$ 4,724 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,275 (RD$ 28,250) | RD$ 22,751 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,220 (RD$ 15,151) | RD$ 14,893 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM186 (RD$ 2,315) | RD$ 3,788 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM134 (RD$ 1,660) | RD$ 1,623 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,722 (RD$ 21,381) | RD$ 30,871 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM504 (RD$ 6,259) | RD$ 5,571 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (RD$ 263) | RD$ 366 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (RD$ 294) | RD$ 406 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM252 (RD$ 3,123) | RD$ 2,108 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (RD$ 1,840) | RD$ 2,361 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM298 (RD$ 3,706) | RD$ 3,386 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM299 (RD$ 3,715) | RD$ 3,802 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 19% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM143,748 (RD$ 1,784,639) | RD$ 952,769 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (RD$ 27) | RD$ 60 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM144 (RD$ 1,794) | RD$ 1,607 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 30% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (RD$ 196) | RD$ 365 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (RD$ 300) | RD$ 626 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM66 (RD$ 821) | RD$ 1,154 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM24 (RD$ 292) | RD$ 413 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (RD$ 139) | RD$ 182 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (RD$ 186) | RD$ 192 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.07 (RD$ 63) | RD$ 105 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (RD$ 76) | RD$ 123 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (RD$ 411) | RD$ 254 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 116% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM73 (RD$ 910) | RD$ 1,377 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (RD$ 372) | RD$ 489 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM198 (RD$ 2,459) | RD$ 2,914 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM133 (RD$ 1,648) | RD$ 2,316 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (RD$ 357) | RD$ 295 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (RD$ 179) | RD$ 105 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (RD$ 244) | RD$ 134 | + 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,062 (RD$ 25,599) | RD$ 27,286 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM8 (RD$ 102) | RD$ 11 | + 836% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM175 (RD$ 2,174) | RD$ 1,521 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (RD$ 213) | RD$ 181 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 21% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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