- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Georgetown (Penang)
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang), Malaysia compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 3% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (₨288) | ₨150 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (₨228) | ₨300 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (₨125) | ₨225 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨115) | ₨99 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.61 (₨95) | ₨79 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.53 (₨77) | ₨30 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (₨461) | ₨300 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (₨170) | ₨162 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.71 (₨63) | ₨80 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (₨190) | ₨100 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (₨1,155) | ₨850 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.04 (₨68) | ₨80 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.15 (₨53) | ₨100 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 31% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,001 (₨33,817) | ₨10,165 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,239 (₨20,942) | ₨7,000 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM190 (₨3,219) | ₨5,041 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,429 (₨24,155) | ₨10,500 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM857 (₨14,482) | ₨10,000 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM174 (₨2,943) | ₨8,000 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM126 (₨2,128) | ₨1,000 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,894 (₨32,001) | ₨100,000 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM455 (₨7,695) | ₨25,000 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (₨413) | ₨300 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM25 (₨416) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM232 (₨3,913) | ₨2,500 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM112 (₨1,891) | ₨4,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM309 (₨5,222) | ₨4,000 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM262 (₨4,431) | ₨3,000 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 118% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM143,966 (₨2,433,080) | ₨570,000 | + 327% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.27 (₨38) | ₨66 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (₨1,539) | ₨500 | + 208% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM38 (₨637) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 5% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (₨236) | ₨80 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (₨451) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM66 (₨1,115) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM18 (₨312) | ₨50 | + 524% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (₨173) | ₨100 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (₨256) | ₨100 | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.52 (₨76) | ₨300 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (₨153) | ₨100 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM24 (₨404) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 23% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM64 (₨1,086) | ₨1,000 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM28 (₨469) | ₨400 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM123 (₨2,072) | ₨2,000 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (₨2,066) | ₨5,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (₨467) | ₨800 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (₨246) | ₨80 | + 208% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (₨325) | ₨100 | + 225% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,374 (₨40,123) | ₨30,000 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.78 (₨13) | ₨1.50 | + 777% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM163 (₨2,746) | ₨1,500 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨291) | ₨200 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 560 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 28% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨39,766
(RM2,353)
in Georgetown (Penang)
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨31,000
in Aizawl.
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