Cost of living in Georgetown (Penang), Malaysia

Summary of cost of living in Georgetown (Penang)

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: RM7,482
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: RM3,434
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Georgetown (Penang)
Current as of Jan 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district RM24
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) RM16
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast RM7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk RM7
12 eggs, large RM6
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes RM3.97
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese RM31
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples RM11
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes RM4.86
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket RM10
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality RM74
2 liters of coca-cola RM4.89
Bread for 2 people for 1 day RM3.34
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area RM2,018
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area RM1,536
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat RM207
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area RM2,561
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area RM1,473
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio RM798
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) RM94
40” flat screen tv RM898
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) RM603
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) RM23
Hourly rate for cleaning help RM19
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) RM331
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 RM94,264
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas RM2.04
Monthly ticket public transport RM66
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) RM37
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) RM13
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 RM85
2 tickets to the movies RM32
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 RM30
Cappuccino in expat area of the city RM14
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) RM17
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 RM164
1 package of marlboro cigarettes RM19
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 77 prices entered by 8 different people.
Latest price update: January 13, 2025

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