- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Dominican Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 12% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (RD$ 208) | RD$ 341 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (RD$ 179) | RD$ 294 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 138 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (RD$ 86) | RD$ 56 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (RD$ 86) | RD$ 92 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.56 (RD$ 55) | RD$ 67 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (RD$ 276) | RD$ 194 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (RD$ 117) | RD$ 111 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.16 (RD$ 50) | RD$ 60 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (RD$ 129) | RD$ 103 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (RD$ 848) | RD$ 551 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.14 (RD$ 50) | RD$ 69 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.21 (RD$ 39) | RD$ 47 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 3% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,882 (RD$ 34,958) | RD$ 33,755 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,642 (RD$ 19,914) | RD$ 20,063 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (RD$ 2,747) | RD$ 4,511 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,068 (RD$ 25,080) | RD$ 22,620 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,242 (RD$ 15,057) | RD$ 13,745 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM200 (RD$ 2,430) | RD$ 3,362 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM131 (RD$ 1,590) | RD$ 1,613 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,694 (RD$ 20,550) | RD$ 30,937 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM472 (RD$ 5,729) | RD$ 5,528 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (RD$ 244) | RD$ 382 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (RD$ 291) | RD$ 369 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 16% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM265 (RD$ 3,212) | RD$ 2,212 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM153 (RD$ 1,852) | RD$ 2,638 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM289 (RD$ 3,500) | RD$ 3,437 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (RD$ 3,650) | RD$ 3,913 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 6% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM140,805 (RD$ 1,707,679) | RD$ 1,022,730 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (RD$ 27) | RD$ 62 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM136 (RD$ 1,655) | RD$ 1,741 | - 5% | |
| 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$ 195) | RD$ 328 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (RD$ 308) | RD$ 493 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (RD$ 785) | RD$ 1,374 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (RD$ 267) | RD$ 450 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (RD$ 134) | RD$ 206 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (RD$ 182) | RD$ 216 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.10 (RD$ 62) | RD$ 112 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.50 (RD$ 67) | RD$ 129 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (RD$ 414) | RD$ 280 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 14% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM80 (RD$ 974) | RD$ 1,480 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (RD$ 372) | RD$ 503 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM240 (RD$ 2,912) | RD$ 2,962 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM134 (RD$ 1,622) | RD$ 2,424 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (RD$ 392) | RD$ 293 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (RD$ 177) | RD$ 113 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (RD$ 238) | RD$ 148 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,000 (RD$ 24,259) | RD$ 27,845 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (RD$ 4.37) | RD$ 8 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (RD$ 1,915) | RD$ 1,678 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (RD$ 207) | RD$ 190 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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