- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Georgetown (Penang)
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang), Malaysia compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 1% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (₨240) | ₨150 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (₨204) | ₨300 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (₨125) | ₨225 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (₨119) | ₨50 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.50 (₨84) | ₨80 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.51 (₨69) | ₨30 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (₨406) | ₨300 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (₨155) | ₨120 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.13 (₨63) | ₨80 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (₨182) | ₨100 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM60 (₨925) | ₨850 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.99 (₨61) | ₨80 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.08 (₨47) | ₨100 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 26% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,940 (₨29,772) | ₨10,165 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,170 (₨17,947) | ₨7,000 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM225 (₨3,460) | ₨5,041 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,673 (₨25,678) | ₨10,500 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM869 (₨13,341) | ₨10,000 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM167 (₨2,567) | ₨8,000 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM147 (₨2,249) | ₨1,000 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,019 (₨30,982) | ₨100,000 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM566 (₨8,683) | ₨25,000 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM23 (₨350) | ₨300 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM25 (₨377) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM249 (₨3,815) | ₨2,500 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM120 (₨1,836) | ₨4,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (₨4,548) | ₨4,000 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM243 (₨3,722) | ₨3,000 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 113% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM148,602 (₨2,280,308) | ₨570,000 | + 300% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.28 (₨35) | ₨66 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM79 (₨1,214) | ₨400 | + 204% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM34 (₨528) | ₨438 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (₨251) | ₨80 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM28 (₨428) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM49 (₨751) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM17 (₨264) | ₨50 | + 427% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (₨150) | ₨100 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (₨210) | ₨100 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.31 (₨66) | ₨300 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (₨127) | ₨100 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM25 (₨380) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 1% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM58 (₨886) | ₨1,000 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (₨416) | ₨400 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM60 (₨927) | ₨2,000 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM118 (₨1,807) | ₨5,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (₨427) | ₨800 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (₨230) | ₨80 | + 188% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (₨289) | ₨100 | + 189% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | RM2,374 (₨36,430) | ₨30,000 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.35 (₨5.34) | ₨1.50 | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM150 (₨2,308) | ₨1,500 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨257) | ₨200 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 489 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 20% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨37,135
(RM2,420)
in Georgetown (Penang)
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨31,000
in Aizawl.
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