- 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 | RM16 (RD$ 198) | RD$ 313 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (RD$ 176) | RD$ 295 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (RD$ 85) | RD$ 131 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (RD$ 82) | RD$ 56 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (RD$ 85) | RD$ 97 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.48 (RD$ 55) | RD$ 68 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (RD$ 269) | RD$ 184 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (RD$ 115) | RD$ 119 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.04 (RD$ 50) | RD$ 63 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (RD$ 130) | RD$ 102 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (RD$ 936) | RD$ 595 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.96 (RD$ 49) | RD$ 67 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.11 (RD$ 38) | RD$ 45 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 8% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,005 (RD$ 36,832) | RD$ 32,488 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,676 (RD$ 20,549) | RD$ 20,192 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (RD$ 2,693) | RD$ 4,511 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,871 (RD$ 22,932) | RD$ 22,968 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,202 (RD$ 14,741) | RD$ 13,923 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM172 (RD$ 2,109) | RD$ 3,449 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM124 (RD$ 1,519) | RD$ 1,594 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,588 (RD$ 19,468) | RD$ 30,670 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM425 (RD$ 5,209) | RD$ 5,436 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (RD$ 227) | RD$ 380 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (RD$ 293) | RD$ 540 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 11% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (RD$ 2,903) | RD$ 2,240 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (RD$ 1,819) | RD$ 2,345 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM272 (RD$ 3,331) | RD$ 3,363 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (RD$ 3,691) | RD$ 3,803 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 0% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,472 (RD$ 1,685,250) | RD$ 1,035,640 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (RD$ 28) | RD$ 62 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM130 (RD$ 1,591) | RD$ 1,912 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (RD$ 218) | RD$ 398 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM31 (RD$ 374) | RD$ 493 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (RD$ 770) | RD$ 1,323 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (RD$ 268) | RD$ 450 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (RD$ 119) | RD$ 219 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (RD$ 170) | RD$ 207 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.81 (RD$ 71) | RD$ 116 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.45 (RD$ 67) | RD$ 135 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (RD$ 404) | RD$ 295 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 13% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (RD$ 946) | RD$ 1,592 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM32 (RD$ 394) | RD$ 526 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM225 (RD$ 2,759) | RD$ 2,962 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM146 (RD$ 1,787) | RD$ 2,469 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (RD$ 381) | RD$ 311 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (RD$ 179) | RD$ 122 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (RD$ 209) | RD$ 153 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,836 (RD$ 22,513) | RD$ 27,845 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.59 (RD$ 7) | RD$ 8 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM153 (RD$ 1,871) | RD$ 1,747 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (RD$ 212) | RD$ 202 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 9% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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