- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Egypt
- Georgetown (Penang)
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang), Malaysia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 53% | |||
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Food in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 53% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (E£ 77) | E£ 72 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (E£ 61) | E£ 72 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (E£ 33) | E£ 37 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (E£ 31) | E£ 14 | + 126% | |
12 eggs, large | RM5.61 (E£ 25) | E£ 20 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.53 (E£ 20) | E£ 14 | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (E£ 123) | E£ 29 | + 324% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (E£ 45) | E£ 21 | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.71 (E£ 17) | E£ 5.86 | + 185% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (E£ 51) | E£ 19 | + 162% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (E£ 308) | E£ 92 | + 233% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.04 (E£ 18) | E£ 11 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.15 (E£ 14) | E£ 10 | + 37% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 44% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,001 (E£ 9,006) | E£ 5,401 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,239 (E£ 5,577) | E£ 3,866 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM190 (E£ 857) | E£ 898 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,429 (E£ 6,433) | E£ 3,625 | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM857 (E£ 3,857) | E£ 2,335 | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM174 (E£ 784) | E£ 736 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM126 (E£ 567) | E£ 365 | + 55% | |
40” flat screen TV | RM1,894 (E£ 8,523) | E£ 6,508 | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM455 (E£ 2,049) | E£ 1,877 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (E£ 110) | E£ 67 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM25 (E£ 111) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM232 (E£ 1,042) | E£ 740 | + 41% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM112 (E£ 504) | E£ 681 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM309 (E£ 1,391) | E£ 1,691 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM262 (E£ 1,180) | E£ 777 | + 52% | |
Transportation | + 67% | |||
Transportation in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 67% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM143,966 (E£ 647,984) | E£ 453,039 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.27 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.88 | + 163% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (E£ 410) | E£ 182 | + 125% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM38 (E£ 170) | E£ 126 | + 34% | |
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 | + 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (E£ 120) | E£ 72 | + 66% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM66 (E£ 297) | E£ 200 | + 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM18 (E£ 83) | E£ 40 | + 107% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (E£ 46) | E£ 21 | + 119% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (E£ 68) | E£ 26 | + 165% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.52 (E£ 20) | E£ 20 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (E£ 41) | E£ 15 | + 178% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM24 (E£ 108) | E£ 46 | + 134% | |
Entertainment | + 86% | |||
Entertainment in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 86% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM64 (E£ 289) | E£ 153 | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM28 (E£ 125) | E£ 99 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM123 (E£ 552) | E£ 520 | + 6% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (E£ 550) | E£ 249 | + 121% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (E£ 124) | E£ 52 | + 138% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (E£ 66) | E£ 25 | + 160% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (E£ 87) | E£ 19 | + 345% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,374 (E£ 10,686) | E£ 11,487 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.78 (E£ 3.50) | E£ 0.23 | + 1444% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM163 (E£ 731) | E£ 416 | + 76% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (E£ 78) | E£ 28 | + 177% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 55% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,235
(RM5,162)
in Georgetown (Penang)
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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