Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 9% cheaper than in Vlorë (Albania)
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 19% cheaper than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Georgetown (Penang) | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM21 (430 Lek) | 861 Lek | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (347 Lek) | 452 Lek | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (182 Lek) | 414 Lek | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (129 Lek) | 138 Lek | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | RM7 (135 Lek) | 228 Lek | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.02 (81 Lek) | 191 Lek | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM31 (618 Lek) | 353 Lek | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (167 Lek) | 139 Lek | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.78 (76 Lek) | 90 Lek | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (250 Lek) | 103 Lek | + 143% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (1,673 Lek) | 1,052 Lek | + 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.05 (102 Lek) | 179 Lek | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.02 (81 Lek) | 71 Lek | + 14% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 44% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Georgetown (Penang) | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM1,821 (36,782 Lek) | 25,888 Lek | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,455 (29,404 Lek) | 20,876 Lek | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM208 (4,203 Lek) | 4,556 Lek | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,561 (51,740 Lek) | 17,500 Lek | + 196% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,473 (29,767 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM798 (16,124 Lek) | 3,174 Lek | + 408% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM94 (1,897 Lek) | 2,357 Lek | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM898 (18,135 Lek) | 41,222 Lek | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM603 (12,184 Lek) | 11,526 Lek | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM23 (458 Lek) | 1,665 Lek | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM19 (392 Lek) | 233 Lek | + 68% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 20% cheaper than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Georgetown (Penang) | Vlorë | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 (4,625 Lek) | 3,817 Lek | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM115 (2,331 Lek) | 3,841 Lek | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM331 (6,697 Lek) | 7,684 Lek | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM264 (5,336 Lek) | 4,658 Lek | + 15% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM94,264 (1,904,524 Lek) | 1,666,670 Lek | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.02 (41 Lek) | 143 Lek | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM74 (1,504 Lek) | 1,247 Lek | + 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM37 (740 Lek) | 754 Lek | - 2% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Georgetown (Penang) | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM13 (269 Lek) | 592 Lek | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM23 (461 Lek) | 800 Lek | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM79 (1,595 Lek) | 1,969 Lek | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (346 Lek) | 500 Lek | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (228 Lek) | 336 Lek | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM17 (334 Lek) | 423 Lek | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.06 (82 Lek) | 183 Lek | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (161 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (539 Lek) | 278 Lek | + 94% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) is 16% cheaper than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Georgetown (Penang) | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM85 (1,716 Lek) | 2,315 Lek | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM32 (638 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (2,029 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM136 (2,738 Lek) | 4,136 Lek | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (603 Lek) | 338 Lek | + 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (291 Lek) | 149 Lek | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (344 Lek) | 284 Lek | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,934 (39,078 Lek) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.34 (7 Lek) | 14 Lek | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM164 (3,316 Lek) | 4,626 Lek | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM19 (379 Lek) | 272 Lek | + 39% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 85 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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