Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Dominican Republic
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 31% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (RD$ 236) | RD$ 546 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (RD$ 207) | RD$ 374 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (RD$ 113) | RD$ 167 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 68 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (RD$ 109) | RD$ 120 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (RD$ 93) | RD$ 75 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (RD$ 255) | RD$ 224 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (RD$ 130) | RD$ 159 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.89 (RD$ 58) | RD$ 87 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (RD$ 155) | RD$ 132 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM33 (RD$ 392) | RD$ 1,105 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.54 (RD$ 54) | RD$ 71 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.31 (RD$ 39) | RD$ 53 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 17% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,024 (RD$ 35,923) | RD$ 44,498 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,823 (RD$ 21,658) | RD$ 25,268 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM255 (RD$ 3,031) | RD$ 3,254 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,078 (RD$ 24,687) | RD$ 37,110 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,297 (RD$ 15,407) | RD$ 16,257 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM973 (RD$ 11,552) | RD$ 2,134 | + 441% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM75 (RD$ 890) | RD$ 2,265 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,119 (RD$ 25,172) | RD$ 23,009 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM674 (RD$ 8,006) | RD$ 5,748 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (RD$ 294) | RD$ 268 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (RD$ 420) | RD$ 316 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 23% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM243 (RD$ 2,888) | RD$ 3,241 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM85 (RD$ 1,008) | RD$ 2,258 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM407 (RD$ 4,836) | RD$ 5,192 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM877 (RD$ 10,421) | RD$ 5,795 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 58% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,544 (RD$ 1,894,996) | RD$ 1,990,270 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.08 (RD$ 25) | RD$ 105 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM50 (RD$ 594) | RD$ 3,354 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 24% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (RD$ 111) | RD$ 387 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM17 (RD$ 205) | RD$ 413 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (RD$ 771) | RD$ 1,997 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (RD$ 523) | RD$ 394 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (RD$ 126) | RD$ 119 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (RD$ 165) | RD$ 271 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (RD$ 242) | RD$ 123 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (RD$ 82) | RD$ 170 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM29 (RD$ 344) | RD$ 720 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 28% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM127 (RD$ 1,513) | RD$ 1,305 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM44 (RD$ 527) | RD$ 611 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (RD$ 2,509) | RD$ 2,426 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM186 (RD$ 2,210) | RD$ 3,765 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM46 (RD$ 545) | RD$ 427 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM18 (RD$ 211) | RD$ 268 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 (RD$ 264) | RD$ 207 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (RD$ 25,476) | RD$ 22,115 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (RD$ 2.82) | RD$ 15 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM222 (RD$ 2,643) | RD$ 3,689 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (RD$ 218) | RD$ 204 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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