- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Georgetown (Penang)
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang), Malaysia compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 2% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (₨218) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (₨200) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (₨129) | ₨150 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (₨113) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.42 (₨81) | ₨60 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.70 (₨70) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM28 (₨422) | ₨500 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (₨149) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.90 (₨58) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (₨159) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (₨860) | ₨1,000 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.14 (₨62) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.34 (₨50) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 4% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,162 (₨32,428) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,182 (₨17,724) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM228 (₨3,421) | ₨5,083 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,851 (₨27,759) | ₨6,000 | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM781 (₨11,705) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM158 (₨2,371) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM165 (₨2,474) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,225 (₨33,359) | ₨150,000 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM519 (₨7,776) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (₨295) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM20 (₨301) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM249 (₨3,733) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM132 (₨1,979) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (₨4,182) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM265 (₨3,970) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,659 (₨2,424,232) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.08 (₨31) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM88 (₨1,325) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (₨495) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (₨228) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM33 (₨492) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM57 (₨850) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM16 (₨240) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (₨130) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (₨194) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.46 (₨67) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (₨122) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (₨407) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM53 (₨800) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM28 (₨416) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM67 (₨1,001) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM124 (₨1,864) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (₨417) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (₨212) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (₨294) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM644 (₨9,662) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (₨5.47) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM150 (₨2,256) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨251) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 380 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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INR
/
MYR
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Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is about the same as in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨105,769
(RM7,053)
in Georgetown (Penang)
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨104,000
in Aizawl.
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