Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang), Malaysia

Summary of cost of living in Georgetown (Penang)

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: RM7,796
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: RM3,538
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Georgetown (Penang)
Current as of Oct 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district RM23
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) RM17
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast RM5.14
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk RM7
12 eggs, large RM7
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes RM4.07
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese RM29
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples RM9
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes RM3.78
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket RM12
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality RM69
2 liters of coca-cola RM4.03
Bread for 2 people for 1 day RM3.55
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area RM2,088
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area RM1,543
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat RM176
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area RM2,821
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area RM1,408
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio RM760
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) RM94
40” flat screen tv RM1,100
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) RM496
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) RM24
Hourly rate for cleaning help RM18
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) RM229
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) RM115
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) RM289
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes RM264
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new RM136,585
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas RM2.03
Monthly ticket public transport RM69
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) RM30
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) RM14
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) RM23
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) RM79
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) RM17
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) RM11
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) RM17
4 rolls of toilet paper RM4.06
Tube of toothpaste RM8
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city RM27
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub RM97
2 tickets to the movies RM28
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) RM100
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert RM136
1 cocktail drink in downtown club RM27
Cappuccino in expat area of the city RM12
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) RM22
Ipad wi-fi 128gb RM1,934
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) RM0.34
1 month of gym membership in business district RM131
1 package of marlboro cigarettes RM19
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 59 prices entered by 7 different people.
Latest price update: October 01, 2023

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