Cost of Living in Pulau Pinang
Prices in Pulau Pinang (First-Level Administrative Unit in Malaysia)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Penang - 27 contributors in the past 12 months
George Town - 11 contributors
Bukit Mertajam - 5 contributors
Bayan Lepas - 5 contributors
Butterworth - 3 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | RM14.71 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | RM77.44 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | RM18.06 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | RM15.33 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | RM18.10 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | RM11.76 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | RM3.16 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | RM1.55 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | RM7.80 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | RM4.05 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | RM3.07 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | RM8.94 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | RM26.04 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | RM8.37 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | RM16.59 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | RM5.10 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | RM3.01 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | RM4.82 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | RM2.53 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | RM1.93 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | RM2.00 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | RM3.72 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | RM2.41 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | RM76.29 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | RM11.72 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | RM16.52 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | RM18.26 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | RM2.10 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | RM51.43 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | RM6.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | RM3.89 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | RM29.17 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | RM3.55 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | RM180,197.65 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | RM144,920.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | RM152.73 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | RM39.54 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | RM121.87 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | RM173.57 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | RM26.25 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | RM18.62 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | RM1,441.67 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | RM36,366.67 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | RM218.01 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | RM128.64 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | RM314.47 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | RM291.75 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | RM1,601.54 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | RM1,069.17 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | RM2,822.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | RM2,091.43 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | RM795.37 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | RM412.58 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | RM3,949.31 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.00 | |
Over the last 12 months, 362 data points were contributed by 112 people of this region.
Last update: 15 October 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
All Cities in Pulau Pinang with Available Data: