Cost of living in Penang
Penang, Malaysia
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Cost of living in Penang vs. Malaysia overall average
Penang is 3.4% more expensive than Malaysia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 2.4% more in Penang
- Groceries
-
pay 4.9% more in Penang
- Transportation
-
pay 2.8% less in Penang
- Housing
-
pay 10.2% more in Penang
- Childcare
-
pay 9.3% more in Penang
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 4.1% more in Penang
- Clothing
-
pay 4.0% less in Penang
The cost of housing, childcare, groceries, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in Penang are more expensive than in Malaysia. Expenses including clothing and transportation are lower in Penang.
Penang Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.95
MYR12.61
|
$2.27
-
$4.54
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.09
MYR17.46
|
$3.63
-
$4.54
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.69
MYR2.95
|
$0.45
-
$1.14
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.43
MYR1.82
|
$0.30
-
$1.14
|
Penang - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.96
MYR4.09
|
$0.68
-
$1.59
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.35
MYR35.64
|
$4.43
-
$11.36
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.70
MYR28.60
|
$5.16
-
$8.60
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.97
MYR8.41
|
$1.12
-
$2.62
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.46
MYR10.49
|
$1.24
-
$3.30
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.24
MYR5.32
|
$0.72
-
$1.65
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.66
MYR2.82
|
$0.52
-
$0.77
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.16
MYR4.95
|
$0.72
-
$1.44
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.60
MYR2.58
|
$0.31
-
$1.65
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.38
MYR1.63
|
$0.31
-
$0.92
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.48
MYR2.04
|
$0.31
-
$1.13
|
Penang - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.76
MYR7.53
|
$1.76
-
$1.85
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$17.04
MYR72.74
|
$11.36
-
$49.38
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$37,958.60
MYR162,083.21
|
$37,478.71
-
$38,438.49
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.86
MYR20.76
|
$2.50
-
$13.17
|
Penang - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$28.54
MYR121.86
|
$22.49
-
$38.61
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$416.43
MYR1,778.16
|
$227.14
-
$681.43
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$238.50
MYR1,018.40
|
$124.93
-
$408.86
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$30.09
MYR128.49
|
$17.37
-
$59.06
|
Penang - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$229.42
MYR979.60
|
$147.64
-
$318.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,195.91
MYR22,186.54
|
$3,407.16
-
$9,085.75
|
Penang - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.09
MYR17.46
|
$3.41
-
$5.68
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.03
MYR12.93
|
$1.82
-
$3.41
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.03
MYR17.22
|
$3.95
-
$4.32
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$31.99
MYR136.59
|
$22.71
-
$39.75
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.09
MYR17.46
|
$2.73
-
$5.68
|
Penang - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$56.79
MYR242.48
|
$22.71
-
$90.86
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$26.80
MYR114.45
|
$20.44
-
$45.43
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$59.06
MYR252.17
|
$38.61
-
$113.57
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$56.50
MYR241.26
|
$34.07
-
$204.43
|
Penang - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Malaysia
to see the average cost of cities throughout Malaysia, like
Ipoh,
Putrajaya,
Serdang,
Malacca,
Kuantan,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Malaysia compared to Penang.
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