Cost of living comparison between Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) and Manchester (United Kingdom)
| Food | 26% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 26% cheaper than in Manchester (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | RM24 (£5.26) | £13.85 | 62% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11.46 (£2.49) | £4.89 | 49% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | RM11.11 (£2.42) | £3.69 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7.94 (£1.73) | £0.93 | 85% |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7.34 (£1.60) | £2.41 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | £1.97 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM30 (£6.59) | £3.44 | 91% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9.88 (£2.15) | £1.81 | 19% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | RM8.88 (£1.93) | £1.89 | 2% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | RM9.75 (£2.12) | £1.51 | 40% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM40 (£8.70) | £7.23 | 20% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.10 (£0.89) | £1.89 | 53% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM5.73 (£1.25) | £0.96 | 30% |
| Housing | 4% | ||
| Housing in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 4% more expensive than in Manchester (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | RM3,243 (£705) | £737 | 4% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM492 (£107) | £138 | 22% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | RM226 (£49) | £17.60 | 180% |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM3,738 (£813) | £489 | 66% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | RM300 (£65) | £69 | 5% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (£4.35) | £4.07 | 7% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM30 (£6.52) | £9.40 | 31% |
| Clothes | 43% | ||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 43% more expensive than in Manchester (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | RM260 (£57) | £56 | 2% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | RM245 (£53) | £28 | 87% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | RM258 (£56) | £58 | 3% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | RM266 (£58) | £56 | 4% |
| Transportation | 33% | ||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Manchester (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM174,984 (£38,055) | £19,045 | 100% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (£0.44) | £1.38 | 68% |
| monthly ticket public transport | RM103 (£22) | £71 | 69% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | £13.46 | - |
| Personal Care | 6% | ||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 6% cheaper than in Manchester (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | RM26 (£5.64) | £5.25 | 7% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM19.46 (£4.23) | £2.89 | 46% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM6.25 (£1.36) | £1.84 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £1.91 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6.48 (£1.41) | £1.99 | 29% |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8.20 (£1.78) | £1.60 | 11% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM43 (£9.30) | £9.90 | 6% |
| Entertainment | 23% | ||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Manchester (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM73 (£15.95) | £21 | 24% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM21 (£4.60) | £15.62 | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM221 (£48) | £94 | 49% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | RM216 (£47) | £59 | 20% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (£5.00) | £7.20 | 31% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | RM10.50 (£2.28) | £2.49 | 8% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | RM14.43 (£3.14) | £3.05 | 3% |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM597 (£130) | £119 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (£0.08) | £0.16 | 51% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | RM231 (£50) | £42 | 20% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | RM12.50 (£2.72) | £7.41 | 63% |
| TOTAL | 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,903 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,750
in Manchester
you would need to make just about £3,083
(RM14,177)
in Georgetown (Penang).