Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 49% cheaper than in Lille (France)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 48% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Georgetown (Penang) | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM24 (€5.01) | €16 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (€3.42) | €8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (€1.46) | €5.81 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.51) | €1.15 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (€1.35) | €4.20 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.97 (€0.84) | €2.49 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM31 (€7) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (€2.39) | €2.12 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.86 (€1.03) | €1.53 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (€2.12) | €2.65 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (€16) | €6 | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.89 (€1.04) | €2.29 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.34 (€0.71) | €1.36 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Georgetown (Penang) | Lille | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,018 (€429) | €1,289 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,536 (€327) | €881 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM207 (€44) | €123 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,561 (€544) | €693 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,473 (€313) | €572 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM798 (€170) | €82 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM94 (€20) | €25 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM898 (€191) | €336 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM603 (€128) | €95 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM23 (€4.82) | €10 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM19 (€4.12) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 36% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Georgetown (Penang) | Lille | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 (€49) | €93 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM115 (€25) | €35 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM331 (€70) | €95 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM264 (€56) | €90 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 59% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Georgetown (Penang) | Lille | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM94,264 (€20,035) | €23,157 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (€0.43) | €1.72 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM66 (€14) | €53 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM37 (€8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Georgetown (Penang) | Lille | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM13 (€2.83) | €5.32 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM23 (€4.85) | €5.14 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM79 (€17) | €25 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (€3.64) | €4.09 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.39) | €3.41 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM17 (€3.51) | €3.68 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.06 (€0.86) | €1.60 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (€1.69) | €2.15 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (€5.67) | €23 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Georgetown (Penang) | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM85 (€18) | €43 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM32 (€7) | €22 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (€21) | €79 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM136 (€29) | €54 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€3.06) | €3.11 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (€3.62) | €5.34 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,934 (€411) | €443 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.34 (€0.07) | €0.22 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM164 (€35) | €35 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM19 (€3.98) | €7 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 80 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
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