Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Dominican Republic
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 24% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (RD$ 208) | RD$ 483 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (RD$ 224) | RD$ 401 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (RD$ 113) | RD$ 197 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (RD$ 93) | RD$ 70 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM10 (RD$ 120) | RD$ 114 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (RD$ 77) | RD$ 80 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (RD$ 331) | RD$ 255 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (RD$ 145) | RD$ 162 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.73 (RD$ 57) | RD$ 88 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (RD$ 150) | RD$ 157 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (RD$ 801) | RD$ 750 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.72 (RD$ 57) | RD$ 78 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.69 (RD$ 45) | RD$ 48 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,011 (RD$ 48,603) | RD$ 52,795 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,283 (RD$ 27,669) | RD$ 24,788 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (RD$ 3,081) | RD$ 3,841 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,402 (RD$ 29,103) | RD$ 24,946 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,376 (RD$ 16,674) | RD$ 14,018 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM863 (RD$ 10,459) | RD$ 2,086 | + 401% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (RD$ 1,348) | RD$ 1,469 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,876 (RD$ 22,729) | RD$ 24,655 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM907 (RD$ 10,996) | RD$ 7,267 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM33 (RD$ 397) | RD$ 316 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (RD$ 440) | RD$ 1,285 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 19% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM223 (RD$ 2,705) | RD$ 2,834 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM142 (RD$ 1,718) | RD$ 2,085 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM318 (RD$ 3,859) | RD$ 5,310 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM314 (RD$ 3,800) | RD$ 6,388 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 47% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,122 (RD$ 1,843,290) | RD$ 878,116 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (RD$ 25) | RD$ 100 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM51 (RD$ 620) | RD$ 2,700 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (RD$ 115) | RD$ 346 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (RD$ 253) | RD$ 626 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM91 (RD$ 1,104) | RD$ 1,808 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (RD$ 533) | RD$ 469 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (RD$ 129) | RD$ 151 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (RD$ 169) | RD$ 255 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (RD$ 246) | RD$ 144 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (RD$ 84) | RD$ 162 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM28 (RD$ 342) | RD$ 848 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 30% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (RD$ 1,397) | RD$ 1,396 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (RD$ 501) | RD$ 619 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (RD$ 2,560) | RD$ 2,731 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM129 (RD$ 1,557) | RD$ 3,538 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (RD$ 499) | RD$ 475 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (RD$ 162) | RD$ 219 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (RD$ 234) | RD$ 189 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (RD$ 25,990) | RD$ 22,938 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.17 (RD$ 2.02) | RD$ 9 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM201 (RD$ 2,441) | RD$ 3,561 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (RD$ 217) | RD$ 284 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,384 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 28% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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