Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Malaysia
Currency:
Food | + 148% | |||
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Food in Puerto Rico is 148% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Puerto Rico | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (RM91) | RM17 | + 435% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (RM51) | RM19 | + 166% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.62 (RM17) | RM9 | + 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.24 (RM15) | RM8 | + 96% | |
12 eggs, large | $6 (RM29) | RM9 | + 205% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.59 (RM17) | RM6 | + 162% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (RM39) | RM27 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (RM20) | RM11 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.15 (RM15) | RM4.72 | + 214% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (RM13) | RM11 | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $26 (RM122) | RM68 | + 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (RM9) | RM5.59 | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (RM11) | RM3.60 | + 215% | |
Housing | + 214% | |||
Housing in Puerto Rico is 214% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Puerto Rico | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,888 (RM13,585) | RM3,486 | + 290% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,588 (RM7,471) | RM1,957 | + 282% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $302 (RM1,419) | RM254 | + 459% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,404 (RM6,607) | RM2,157 | + 206% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $872 (RM4,101) | RM1,384 | + 196% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $166 (RM779) | RM236 | + 231% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (RM215) | RM105 | + 104% | |
40” flat screen tv | $368 (RM1,729) | RM961 | + 80% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $409 (RM1,922) | RM692 | + 178% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (RM47) | RM18 | + 160% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (RM52) | RM35 | + 51% | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Rico is 65% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Puerto Rico | Malaysia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (RM291) | RM231 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (RM246) | RM154 | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $139 (RM653) | RM328 | + 99% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (RM764) | RM308 | + 148% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Rico is 68% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Puerto Rico | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,962 (RM140,955) | RM151,470 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (RM5.93) | RM2.04 | + 191% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (RM163) | RM54 | + 199% | |
Personal Care | + 146% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 146% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Puerto Rico | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.47 (RM26) | RM11 | + 138% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (RM82) | RM25 | + 224% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (RM286) | RM85 | + 237% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (RM43) | RM40 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.69 (RM17) | RM12 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (RM42) | RM14 | + 209% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (RM17) | RM9 | + 94% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.43 (RM16) | RM6 | + 167% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (RM124) | RM27 | + 351% | |
Entertainment | + 80% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 80% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Puerto Rico | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (RM195) | RM90 | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (RM102) | RM40 | + 158% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (RM274) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (RM488) | RM122 | + 301% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (RM72) | RM30 | + 138% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (RM26) | RM14 | + 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.14 (RM10) | RM18 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $988 (RM4,649) | RM4,829 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (RM0.78) | RM0.13 | + 490% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (RM243) | RM199 | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (RM52) | RM18 | + 197% | |
TOTAL | + 129% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 988 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
4.705
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 129% more expensive than in Malaysia
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