- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Egypt
- Georgetown (Penang)
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang), Malaysia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 52% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (E£ 76) | E£ 72 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (E£ 60) | E£ 72 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (E£ 33) | E£ 37 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (E£ 31) | E£ 14 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.80 (E£ 26) | E£ 20 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.53 (E£ 20) | E£ 14 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (E£ 122) | E£ 29 | + 321% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (E£ 45) | E£ 21 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.71 (E£ 17) | E£ 5.86 | + 183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (E£ 50) | E£ 19 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM67 (E£ 299) | E£ 92 | + 223% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.99 (E£ 18) | E£ 11 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.09 (E£ 14) | E£ 10 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 43% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,001 (E£ 8,941) | E£ 5,401 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,239 (E£ 5,537) | E£ 3,866 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM190 (E£ 851) | E£ 898 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,429 (E£ 6,386) | E£ 3,602 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM857 (E£ 3,829) | E£ 2,335 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM174 (E£ 778) | E£ 736 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM126 (E£ 563) | E£ 365 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,894 (E£ 8,461) | E£ 6,508 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM455 (E£ 2,034) | E£ 1,877 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (E£ 109) | E£ 67 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM25 (E£ 110) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM232 (E£ 1,034) | E£ 740 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM112 (E£ 500) | E£ 681 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM309 (E£ 1,381) | E£ 1,691 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM262 (E£ 1,172) | E£ 777 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 69% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM143,966 (E£ 643,302) | E£ 453,039 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.27 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.88 | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (E£ 407) | E£ 182 | + 123% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM38 (E£ 168) | E£ 101 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 77% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (E£ 63) | E£ 33 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (E£ 119) | E£ 72 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM66 (E£ 295) | E£ 200 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM18 (E£ 82) | E£ 40 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (E£ 46) | E£ 21 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (E£ 68) | E£ 26 | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.52 (E£ 20) | E£ 20 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (E£ 41) | E£ 15 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM24 (E£ 107) | E£ 46 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 91% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM64 (E£ 287) | E£ 153 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM28 (E£ 124) | E£ 99 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM123 (E£ 548) | E£ 520 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (E£ 546) | E£ 249 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (E£ 123) | E£ 52 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (E£ 65) | E£ 25 | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (E£ 86) | E£ 19 | + 341% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,182 (E£ 9,748) | E£ 11,487 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.78 (E£ 3.48) | E£ 0.23 | + 1433% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM163 (E£ 726) | E£ 416 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (E£ 77) | E£ 28 | + 175% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 668 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.468
EGP
/
MYR
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Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 56% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 24,956
(RM5,585)
in Georgetown (Penang)
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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