Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Haiti 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Haiti is 65.8% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Haiti is 95.0% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Haiti are 225.1% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Haiti are 148.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Haiti are 21.8% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Haiti is 32.1% lower than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Haiti Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (3.53 $) |
55.15 RM (12.99 $) |
+267.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (23.56 $) |
390.44 RM (91.98 $) |
+290.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (4.71 $) |
40.90 RM (9.63 $) |
+104.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
16.00 RM (3.77 $) |
21.22 RM (5.00 $) |
+32.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (4.71 $) |
29.71 RM (7.00 $) |
+48.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.68 RM (2.75 $) |
10.59 RM (2.49 $) |
-9.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.26 RM (0.77 $) |
9.36 RM (2.21 $) |
+187.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.76 RM (0.42 $) |
6.41 RM (1.51 $) |
+263.5 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Haiti Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.95 RM (6.82 $) |
27.70 RM (6.53 $) |
-4.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.70 RM (0.87 $) |
9.50 RM (2.24 $) |
+156.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.63 RM (0.62 $) |
5.86 RM (1.38 $) |
+122.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.70 RM (2.05 $) |
12.77 RM (3.01 $) |
+46.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.54 RM (6.25 $) |
15.77 RM (3.71 $) |
-40.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.85 RM (1.85 $) |
17.56 RM (4.14 $) |
+123.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.19 RM (3.81 $) |
21.17 RM (4.99 $) |
+30.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.40 RM (1.27 $) |
6.86 RM (1.62 $) |
+26.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.81 RM (0.66 $) |
2.97 RM (0.70 $) |
+5.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.98 RM (1.17 $) |
1.72 RM (0.41 $) |
-65.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.84 RM (0.67 $) |
3.59 RM (0.85 $) |
+26.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.09 RM (0.49 $) |
11.82 RM (2.78 $) |
+465.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.32 RM (0.55 $) |
3.91 RM (0.92 $) |
+68.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.45 RM (1.05 $) |
3.98 RM (0.94 $) |
-10.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.39 RM (0.56 $) |
4.37 RM (1.03 $) |
+82.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (17.67 $) |
48.77 RM (11.49 $) |
-35.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
12.09 RM (2.85 $) |
5.93 RM (1.40 $) |
-51.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.79 RM (3.72 $) |
8.05 RM (1.90 $) |
-49.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (4.24 $) |
16.98 RM (4.00 $) |
-5.7 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Haiti Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (0.71 $) |
1.63 RM (0.38 $) |
-45.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (11.78 $) |
84.90 RM (20.00 $) |
+69.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (1.18 $) |
1.63 RM (0.38 $) |
-67.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.04 RM (1.42 $) |
2.73 RM (0.64 $) |
-54.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
25.00 RM (5.89 $) |
84.90 RM (20.00 $) |
+239.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (1.83 $) |
18.50 RM (4.36 $) |
+138.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
167,500.00 RM (39,458.19 $) |
159,187.50 RM (37,500.00 $) |
-5.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,825.43 RM (31,289.85 $) |
162,598.30 RM (38,303.49 $) |
+22.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Haiti Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
215.25 RM (50.71 $) |
521.60 RM (122.87 $) |
+142.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
43.97 RM (10.36 $) |
206.57 RM (48.66 $) |
+369.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
114.12 RM (26.88 $) |
629.20 RM (148.22 $) |
+451.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Haiti Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.34 RM (36.59 $) |
285.56 RM (67.27 $) |
+83.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
28.49 RM (6.71 $) |
78.29 RM (18.44 $) |
+174.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (4.71 $) |
42.45 RM (10.00 $) |
+112.2 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Haiti Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
767.94 RM (180.91 $) |
424.50 RM (100.00 $) |
-44.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,306.25 RM (6,903.71 $) |
29,340.88 RM (6,911.87 $) |
+0.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Haiti Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.34 RM (59.92 $) |
356.55 RM (83.99 $) |
+40.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.55 RM (33.34 $) |
320.71 RM (75.55 $) |
+126.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
322.39 RM (75.95 $) |
556.51 RM (131.10 $) |
+72.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
278.17 RM (65.53 $) |
695.64 RM (163.87 $) |
+150.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Haiti Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,683.66 RM (396.62 $) |
4,164.41 RM (981.01 $) |
+147.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,139.02 RM (268.32 $) |
3,588.12 RM (845.26 $) |
+215.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,047.14 RM (717.82 $) |
9,847.55 RM (2,319.80 $) |
+223.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,976.27 RM (465.55 $) |
7,911.01 RM (1,863.61 $) |
+300.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Haiti Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
795.36 RM (187.36 $) |
663.48 RM (156.30 $) |
-16.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
466.13 RM (109.81 $) |
522.92 RM (123.18 $) |
+12.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Haiti Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,941.74 RM (928.56 $) |
5,217.61 RM (1,229.12 $) |
+32.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.20 | 15.00 | +257.4 % |
| Last update: | 28 May 2025 | 28 April 2025 | |
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