- 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$ 201) | RD$ 325 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (RD$ 176) | RD$ 294 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 130 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (RD$ 85) | RD$ 56 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 96 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.67 (RD$ 56) | RD$ 67 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (RD$ 259) | RD$ 194 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (RD$ 114) | RD$ 111 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.33 (RD$ 52) | RD$ 60 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (RD$ 127) | RD$ 101 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (RD$ 838) | RD$ 569 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.17 (RD$ 50) | RD$ 67 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.31 (RD$ 40) | RD$ 47 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 8% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,985 (RD$ 35,829) | RD$ 33,454 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,673 (RD$ 20,073) | RD$ 20,063 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM224 (RD$ 2,691) | RD$ 4,511 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,096 (RD$ 25,154) | RD$ 22,620 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,247 (RD$ 14,968) | RD$ 13,745 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM198 (RD$ 2,378) | RD$ 3,362 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM128 (RD$ 1,533) | RD$ 1,613 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,611 (RD$ 19,331) | RD$ 30,937 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM453 (RD$ 5,436) | RD$ 5,528 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (RD$ 227) | RD$ 382 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM22 (RD$ 269) | RD$ 603 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 19% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM248 (RD$ 2,976) | RD$ 2,212 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (RD$ 1,782) | RD$ 2,630 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (RD$ 3,237) | RD$ 3,437 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM288 (RD$ 3,461) | RD$ 3,748 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 2% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM138,710 (RD$ 1,664,700) | RD$ 1,050,170 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (RD$ 27) | RD$ 62 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM131 (RD$ 1,574) | RD$ 1,741 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 36% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (RD$ 191) | RD$ 328 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM28 (RD$ 338) | RD$ 493 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (RD$ 756) | RD$ 1,374 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (RD$ 239) | RD$ 450 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (RD$ 131) | RD$ 206 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (RD$ 174) | RD$ 216 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.42 (RD$ 65) | RD$ 112 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.50 (RD$ 66) | RD$ 129 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (RD$ 396) | RD$ 280 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 17% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM73 (RD$ 877) | RD$ 1,464 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (RD$ 364) | RD$ 513 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM266 (RD$ 3,189) | RD$ 2,962 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM135 (RD$ 1,621) | RD$ 2,424 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (RD$ 386) | RD$ 303 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (RD$ 173) | RD$ 113 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (RD$ 223) | RD$ 152 | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,921 (RD$ 23,053) | RD$ 27,845 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (RD$ 4.33) | RD$ 8 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM149 (RD$ 1,785) | RD$ 1,634 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (RD$ 206) | RD$ 213 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 10% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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