Price Rankings for Penang, Malaysia

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World Ranking

13^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 585 Cities in the World.
26^th Cheapest Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant (Restaurants) out of 591 Cities in the World.
32^th Cheapest Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course (Restaurants) out of 591 Cities in the World.

36^th Most Expensive Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 563 Cities in the World.
125^th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 595 Cities in the World.
120^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 534 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

6^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 142 Cities in Asia
22^th Cheapest Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant (Restaurants) out of 140 Cities in Asia
30^th Cheapest Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course (Restaurants) out of 139 Cities in Asia

22^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 138 Cities in Asia
26^th Most Expensive 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 135 Cities in Asia
36^th Most Expensive Water (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 142 Cities in Asia

South-Eastern Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 21 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
1^st Cheapest Potato (1kg) (Markets) out of 21 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
1^st Cheapest Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 20 Cities in South-Eastern Asia

3^rd Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 22 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
4^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 22 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
2^nd Most Expensive 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 19 Cities in South-Eastern Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	10.00 RM	Very Low	566^th/591	119^th/140	15^th/22
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	60.00 RM	Very Low	560^th/591	110^th/139	20^th/22
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	18.00 RM	Very Low	447^th/498	82^th/126	11^st/21
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	16.50 RM	Moderate	279^th/566	24^th/122	4^th/22
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	18.00 RM	Moderate	290^th/557	39^th/115	8^th/22
Cappuccino (regular)	13.43 RM	Moderate	295^th/593	44^th/139	3^rd/22
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.64 RM	Very Low	512^th/595	77^th/142	15^th/22
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.10 RM	Low	450^th/590	36^th/142	7^th/22
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	27.96 RM	High	125^th/595	53^th/142	13^th/22
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	4.05 RM	Low	435^th/594	62^th/142	18^th/22
Rice (white), (1 lb)	2.46 RM	Low	463^th/587	75^th/141	6^th/21
Eggs (regular) (12)	7.80 RM	Low	444^th/576	62^th/142	10^th/22
Local Cheese (1 lb)	23.70 RM	High	173^th/574	32^th/135	9^th/18
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	10.65 RM	Low	396^th/579	42^th/139	2^nd/19
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	16.90 RM	Low	418^th/552	74^th/132	12^th/19
Apples (1 lb)	4.55 RM	Moderate	313^th/587	52^th/140	19^th/21
Banana (1 lb)	2.77 RM	Low	371^st/592	69^th/141	10^th/22
Oranges (1 lb)	4.88 RM	High	205^th/577	22^th/138	8^th/18
Tomato (1 lb)	2.19 RM	Very Low	472^th/570	74^th/136	15^th/19
Potato (1 lb)	1.36 RM	Very Low	475^th/585	72^th/137	21^st/21
Onion (1 lb)	1.74 RM	Low	410^th/579	60^th/140	20^th/20
Lettuce (1 head)	4.60 RM
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	1.65 RM	Very Low	516^th/588	82^th/141	21^st/21
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	70.00 RM	Very High	36^th/563	20^th/114	11^st/22
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	10.40 RM	High	120^th/534	19^th/118	6^th/21
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	13.94 RM	High	105^th/495	28^th/109	7^th/20
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	18.50 RM	Low	352^th/529	45^th/126	5^th/20
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.00 RM	Low	440^th/561	65^th/138	11^st/21
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	80.00 RM	Very Low	370^th/447	47^th/99	4^th/11
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	5.50 RM
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	2.90 RM	Low	319^th/402	55^th/111	9^th/15
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.00 RM
Gasoline (1 gallon)	7.85 RM	Very Low	573^th/585	137^th/142	20^th/22
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	170,000.00 RM
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	128,981.33 RM	High	88^th/430	27^th/111	6^th/16
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	216.14 RM	Very Low	510^th/581	92^th/139	17^th/22
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	0.25 RM	Low	256^th/368	51^st/114	15^th/19
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	123.30 RM	Low	377^th/592	44^th/139	14^th/22
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	123.75 RM	Low	460^th/581	77^th/137	19^th/22
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	16.67 RM
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	16.00 RM	Very Low	536^th/577	99^th/133	16^th/21
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	762.50 RM	Low	332^th/430	73^th/129	11^st/17
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	24,750.00 RM	Moderate	186^th/322	51^st/112	14^th/18
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	300.00 RM	Moderate	238^th/569	26^th/135	2^nd/19
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	135.00 RM	Very Low	455^th/563	81^st/133	10^th/20
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	300.00 RM	Low	449^th/577	73^th/136	16^th/21
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	325.00 RM	Low	410^th/553	58^th/134	6^th/18
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	1,842.86 RM	Very Low	473^th/579	81^st/136	18^th/22
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,442.86 RM	Low	425^th/574	67^th/137	11^st/22
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	2,566.67 RM	Very Low	472^th/560	92^th/138	19^th/22
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,266.67 RM	Low	443^th/569	78^th/138	16^th/22
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	787.57 RM	Low	292^th/423	54^th/117	13^th/18
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	553.75 RM	Low	250^th/397	41^st/109	9^th/14
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	3,977.78 RM	Low	353^th/572	48^th/140	4^th/22
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	3.51	Low	374^th/518	109^th/120	14^th/15

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