Price Rankings for Penang, Malaysia

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World Ranking

12^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 519 Cities in the World.
21^st Cheapest Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course (Restaurants) out of 507 Cities in the World.
24^th Cheapest Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant (Restaurants) out of 531 Cities in the World.

18^th Most Expensive Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 504 Cities in the World.
88^th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 535 Cities in the World.
50^th Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 467 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

6^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 117 Cities in Asia
14^th Cheapest 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 109 Cities in Asia
20^th Cheapest Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant (Restaurants) out of 113 Cities in Asia

19^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 116 Cities in Asia
13^th Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 91 Cities in Asia
40^th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 118 Cities in Asia

South-Eastern Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 20 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
1^st Cheapest Potato (1kg) (Markets) out of 19 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
1^st Cheapest Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 18 Cities in South-Eastern Asia

3^rd Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 20 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Chicken Fillets (1kg) (Markets) out of 19 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
4^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 20 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	508^th/531	94^th/113	14^th/20
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	60.00 RM	Very Low	487^th/507	91^st/110	18^th/20
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	16.50 RM	Very Low	431^st/460	78^th/104	11^st/20
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	15.00 RM	Moderate	269^th/497	26^th/97	4^th/20
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	20.00 RM	Moderate	223^th/503	24^th/95	3^rd/20
Cappuccino (regular)	11.25 RM	Low	323^th/530	52^th/115	7^th/20
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	1.98 RM	Very Low	507^th/535	97^th/118	19^th/20
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.53 RM	Very Low	450^th/533	52^th/117	13^th/20
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	27.69 RM	Very High	88^th/535	40^th/118	8^th/20
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.43 RM	Low	409^th/529	59^th/118	18^th/20
Rice (white), (1 lb)	2.22 RM	Low	416^th/526	60^th/118	6^th/20
Eggs (regular) (12)	6.69 RM	Very Low	412^th/488	69^th/117	16^th/20
Local Cheese (1 lb)	23.81 RM
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	10.01 RM	Low	343^th/492	41^st/117	3^rd/19
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	16.33 RM	Low	370^th/479	64^th/111	12^th/18
Apples (1 lb)	4.55 RM	Moderate	298^th/531	48^th/118	14^th/20
Banana (1 lb)	2.85 RM	Moderate	297^th/530	60^th/115	10^th/20
Oranges (1 lb)	4.63 RM	High	198^th/519	19^th/116	8^th/19
Tomato (1 lb)	2.04 RM	Very Low	428^th/506	72^th/114	16^th/18
Potato (1 lb)	1.36 RM	Very Low	424^th/525	64^th/117	19^th/19
Onion (1 lb)	1.74 RM	Low	369^th/524	52^th/116	18^th/18
Lettuce (1 head)	3.88 RM
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	1.64 RM	Very Low	474^th/529	80^th/117	20^th/20
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	78.00 RM	Very High	18^th/504	14^th/91	8^th/20
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	10.47 RM	High	119^th/470	21^st/97	6^th/20
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	15.81 RM	Very High	50^th/467	13^th/91	5^th/20
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	17.75 RM	Low	332^th/473	50^th/102	6^th/19
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.00 RM	Low	395^th/498	54^th/112	11^st/19
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	75.00 RM	Very Low	351^st/420	48^th/90	6^th/12
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	6.00 RM
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	2.41 RM	Very Low	363^th/419	57^th/96	10^th/16
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.00 RM
Gasoline (1 gallon)	7.91 RM	Very Low	508^th/519	112^th/117	19^th/20
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	169,225.45 RM
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	128,981.33 RM	Very High	64^th/402	21^st/95	5^th/14
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	216.57 RM	Very Low	460^th/525	78^th/117	16^th/20
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	0.27 RM	Low	260^th/360	45^th/105	13^th/20
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	126.62 RM	Low	350^th/529	42^th/112	10^th/20
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	127.14 RM	Low	399^th/519	68^th/111	17^th/20
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	11.00 RM
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	15.00 RM	Very Low	501^st/525	91^st/113	16^th/20
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	933.33 RM	Low	293^th/409	55^th/106	11^st/16
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	32,600.00 RM	Moderate	160^th/321	36^th/97	13^th/17
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	235.62 RM	Moderate	310^th/525	39^th/111	5^th/19
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	108.33 RM	Very Low	494^th/518	96^th/109	14^th/20
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	296.25 RM	Very Low	433^th/528	70^th/111	15^th/19
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	325.00 RM	Low	393^th/525	56^th/112	7^th/19
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	1,165.23 RM	Very Low	432^th/487	79^th/113	18^th/20
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	990.00 RM	Very Low	426^th/506	71^st/113	16^th/20
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	2,385.71 RM	Very Low	385^th/448	81^st/113	19^th/20
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	1,928.57 RM	Very Low	376^th/461	74^th/113	17^th/20
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	262^th/377	49^th/102	13^th/18
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	553.75 RM	Low	224^th/353	37^th/97	8^th/16
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	3,683.33 RM	Low	332^th/497	48^th/110	4^th/20
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	3.60	Low	316^th/463	91^st/105	15^th/16

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