Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangalore and Penang 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Penang are 19.4% higher than in Bangalore (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Penang are 13.8% higher than in Bangalore | |
| Rent Prices in Penang are 3.7% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Penang are 9.9% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Groceries Prices in Penang are 36.8% higher than in Bangalore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Penang is 44.9% lower than in Bangalore | |
Restaurants | Bangalore Edit |
Penang Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
300.00 ₹ (17.05 RM) |
211.09 ₹ (12.00 RM) |
-29.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,900.00 ₹ (108.01 RM) |
1,583.17 ₹ (90.00 RM) |
-16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
350.00 ₹ (19.90 RM) |
316.63 ₹ (18.00 RM) |
-9.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
250.00 ₹ (14.21 RM) |
351.82 ₹ (20.00 RM) |
+40.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
400.00 ₹ (22.74 RM) |
329.83 ₹ (18.75 RM) |
-17.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
209.46 ₹ (11.91 RM) |
235.72 ₹ (13.40 RM) |
+12.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
47.40 ₹ (2.69 RM) |
57.54 ₹ (3.27 RM) |
+21.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
15.62 ₹ (0.89 RM) |
34.38 ₹ (1.95 RM) |
+120.1 % |
Markets | Bangalore Edit |
Penang Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
190.08 ₹ (10.81 RM) |
491.01 ₹ (27.91 RM) |
+158.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
45.58 ₹ (2.59 RM) |
67.97 ₹ (3.86 RM) |
+49.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
30.61 ₹ (1.74 RM) |
55.80 ₹ (3.17 RM) |
+82.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
86.52 ₹ (4.92 RM) |
147.74 ₹ (8.40 RM) |
+70.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
324.09 ₹ (18.42 RM) |
534.60 ₹ (30.39 RM) |
+65.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
150.20 ₹ (8.54 RM) |
172.88 ₹ (9.83 RM) |
+15.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
322.24 ₹ (18.32 RM) |
440.84 ₹ (25.06 RM) |
+36.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
101.00 ₹ (5.74 RM) |
92.56 ₹ (5.26 RM) |
-8.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
31.01 ₹ (1.76 RM) |
49.87 ₹ (2.83 RM) |
+60.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
42.62 ₹ (2.42 RM) |
99.74 ₹ (5.67 RM) |
+134.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
16.82 ₹ (0.96 RM) |
39.66 ₹ (2.25 RM) |
+135.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
17.51 ₹ (1.00 RM) |
23.67 ₹ (1.35 RM) |
+35.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
18.14 ₹ (1.03 RM) |
59.02 ₹ (3.36 RM) |
+225.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
53.71 ₹ (3.05 RM) |
84.17 ₹ (4.79 RM) |
+56.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
30.38 ₹ (1.73 RM) |
37.53 ₹ (2.13 RM) |
+23.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
950.00 ₹ (54.01 RM) |
879.54 ₹ (50.00 RM) |
-7.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
189.07 ₹ (10.75 RM) |
199.14 ₹ (11.32 RM) |
+5.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
323.75 ₹ (18.40 RM) |
243.34 ₹ (13.83 RM) |
-24.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
360.00 ₹ (20.47 RM) |
325.43 ₹ (18.50 RM) |
-9.6 % |
Transportation | Bangalore Edit |
Penang Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
50.00 ₹ (2.84 RM) |
37.82 ₹ (2.15 RM) |
-24.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
1,500.00 ₹ (85.27 RM) |
1,759.08 ₹ (100.00 RM) |
+17.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
100.00 ₹ (5.68 RM) |
87.95 ₹ (5.00 RM) |
-12.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
48.28 ₹ (2.74 RM) |
28.31 ₹ (1.61 RM) |
-41.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
185.00 ₹ (10.52 RM) |
527.72 ₹ (30.00 RM) |
+185.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
392.24 ₹ (22.30 RM) |
136.51 ₹ (7.76 RM) |
-65.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,500,000.00 ₹ (85,272.04 RM) |
2,939,639.75 ₹ (167,112.73 RM) |
+96.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
2,157,954.55 ₹ (122,675.46 RM) |
2,237,931.60 ₹ (127,222.00 RM) |
+3.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangalore Edit |
Penang Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
3,192.14 ₹ (181.47 RM) |
3,184.28 ₹ (181.02 RM) |
-0.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
382.66 ₹ (21.75 RM) |
732.95 ₹ (41.67 RM) |
+91.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
969.54 ₹ (55.12 RM) |
2,054.21 ₹ (116.78 RM) |
+111.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangalore Edit |
Penang Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
1,920.24 ₹ (109.16 RM) |
2,236.54 ₹ (127.14 RM) |
+16.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
516.23 ₹ (29.35 RM) |
293.18 ₹ (16.67 RM) |
-43.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
450.00 ₹ (25.58 RM) |
316.63 ₹ (18.00 RM) |
-29.6 % |
Childcare | Bangalore Edit |
Penang Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
11,896.74 ₹ (676.31 RM) |
17,063.04 ₹ (970.00 RM) |
+43.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
308,279.07 ₹ (17,525.06 RM) |
347,417.50 ₹ (19,750.00 RM) |
+12.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangalore Edit |
Penang Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
2,775.84 ₹ (157.80 RM) |
5,042.68 ₹ (286.67 RM) |
+81.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
3,244.09 ₹ (184.42 RM) |
2,316.12 ₹ (131.67 RM) |
-28.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
4,551.05 ₹ (258.72 RM) |
5,654.17 ₹ (321.43 RM) |
+24.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
3,325.47 ₹ (189.05 RM) |
4,155.82 ₹ (236.25 RM) |
+25.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangalore Edit |
Penang Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
26,626.87 ₹ (1,513.68 RM) |
29,464.52 ₹ (1,675.00 RM) |
+10.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
16,250.00 ₹ (923.78 RM) |
22,574.81 ₹ (1,283.33 RM) |
+38.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
69,872.42 ₹ (3,972.11 RM) |
56,039.13 ₹ (3,185.71 RM) |
-19.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
42,048.54 ₹ (2,390.38 RM) |
40,961.34 ₹ (2,328.57 RM) |
-2.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangalore Edit |
Penang Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
25,500.19 ₹ (1,449.64 RM) |
16,049.82 ₹ (912.40 RM) |
-37.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
12,439.15 ₹ (707.14 RM) |
11,812.19 ₹ (671.50 RM) |
-5.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangalore Edit |
Penang Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
131,210.06 ₹ (7,459.03 RM) |
82,236.80 ₹ (4,675.00 RM) |
-37.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.08 | 3.96 | -60.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Alor Setar | 70.78 miles |