- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Egypt
- Georgetown (Penang)
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang), Malaysia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 93% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (E£ 60) | E£ 60 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (E£ 55) | E£ 51 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (E£ 35) | E£ 32 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (E£ 31) | E£ 12 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.42 (E£ 22) | E£ 17 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.70 (E£ 19) | E£ 5.56 | + 249% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM28 (E£ 116) | E£ 26 | + 340% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (E£ 41) | E£ 13 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.90 (E£ 16) | E£ 4.76 | + 238% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (E£ 44) | E£ 13 | + 247% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (E£ 237) | E£ 88 | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.14 (E£ 17) | E£ 9 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.34 (E£ 14) | E£ 2.12 | + 549% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 122% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,162 (E£ 8,931) | E£ 4,499 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,182 (E£ 4,882) | E£ 2,486 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM228 (E£ 942) | E£ 223 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,851 (E£ 7,645) | E£ 2,488 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM781 (E£ 3,224) | E£ 1,489 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM158 (E£ 653) | E£ 253 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM165 (E£ 681) | E£ 350 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,225 (E£ 9,188) | E£ 5,618 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM519 (E£ 2,142) | E£ 1,400 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (E£ 81) | E£ 55 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM20 (E£ 83) | E£ 17 | + 392% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 12% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM249 (E£ 1,028) | E£ 587 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM132 (E£ 545) | E£ 581 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (E£ 1,152) | E£ 1,360 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM265 (E£ 1,093) | E£ 466 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 149% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,513 (E£ 650,548) | E£ 317,760 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.13 (E£ 9) | E£ 2.91 | + 201% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM88 (E£ 365) | E£ 109 | + 235% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (E£ 136) | E£ 21 | + 554% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 92% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (E£ 63) | E£ 24 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM23 (E£ 96) | E£ 76 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM57 (E£ 234) | E£ 112 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM16 (E£ 66) | E£ 30 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (E£ 36) | E£ 19 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (E£ 53) | E£ 23 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.46 (E£ 18) | E£ 13 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (E£ 33) | E£ 12 | + 189% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (E£ 112) | E£ 27 | + 321% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 98% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM53 (E£ 220) | E£ 119 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM28 (E£ 115) | E£ 73 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM67 (E£ 276) | E£ 283 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM124 (E£ 513) | E£ 233 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (E£ 115) | E£ 52 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (E£ 58) | E£ 24 | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (E£ 81) | E£ 19 | + 315% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM644 (E£ 2,661) | E£ 2,268 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (E£ 1.51) | E£ 0.23 | + 548% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM150 (E£ 621) | E£ 379 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (E£ 69) | E£ 26 | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 737 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
4.130
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Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 106% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 28,831
(RM6,981)
in Georgetown (Penang)
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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