- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Germany
- Georgetown (Penang)
- Berlin
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) and Berlin (Germany)
| Food | 3% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 3% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | RM24 (€6.23) | €7.97 | 22% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11.46 (€2.95) | €6.33 | 53% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | RM11.11 (€2.86) | €3.44 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7.94 (€2.05) | €0.85 | 140% |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7.34 (€1.89) | €2.07 | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.23 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM30 (€7.81) | €2.83 | 176% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9.88 (€2.55) | €2.06 | 23% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | RM8.88 (€2.29) | €1.84 | 24% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | RM9.75 (€2.51) | €0.86 | 194% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM40 (€10.31) | €6.14 | 68% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.10 (€1.06) | €1.80 | 41% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM5.73 (€1.48) | €1.37 | 8% |
| Housing | 5% | ||
| Housing in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 5% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | RM3,243 (€836) | €1,038 | 19% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM492 (€127) | €132 | 4% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | RM226 (€58) | €23 | 154% |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM3,738 (€963) | €562 | 71% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | RM300 (€77) | €83 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (€5.16) | €3.80 | 36% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM30 (€7.73) | €10.43 | 26% |
| Clothes | 36% | ||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 36% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | RM260 (€67) | €82 | 18% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | RM245 (€63) | €30 | 112% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | RM258 (€67) | €74 | 10% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | RM266 (€69) | €86 | 20% |
| Transportation | 26% | ||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 26% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM174,984 (€45,105) | €20,875 | 116% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (€0.53) | €1.60 | 67% |
| monthly ticket public transport | RM103 (€26) | €74 | 64% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €18.81 | - |
| Personal Care | 12% | ||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | RM26 (€6.68) | €9.67 | 31% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM19.46 (€5.02) | €2.93 | 71% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM6.25 (€1.61) | €1.93 | 16% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.35 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6.48 (€1.67) | €1.15 | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8.20 (€2.11) | €1.34 | 58% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM43 (€11.03) | €14.32 | 23% |
| Entertainment | 4% | ||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 4% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM73 (€18.90) | €24 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM21 (€5.45) | €17.11 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM221 (€57) | €57 | 0% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | RM216 (€56) | €48 | 16% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (€5.93) | €6.96 | 15% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | RM10.50 (€2.71) | €2.78 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | RM14.43 (€3.72) | €2.79 | 33% |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM597 (€154) | €124 | 25% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (€0.09) | €0.12 | 23% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | RM231 (€59) | €52 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | RM12.50 (€3.22) | €5.06 | 36% |
| TOTAL | 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,972 prices entered by 346 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 9% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Berlin
you would need to make just about €2,275
(RM8,824)
in Georgetown (Penang).