Price Rankings for Penang, Malaysia

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World Ranking

17^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 588 Cities in the World.
29^th Cheapest 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 576 Cities in the World.
30^th Cheapest McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) (Restaurants) out of 486 Cities in the World.

14^th Most Expensive Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 554 Cities in the World.
98^th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 587 Cities in the World.
70^th Most Expensive Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 455 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

13^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 135 Cities in Asia
18^th Cheapest 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 133 Cities in Asia
24^th Cheapest McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) (Restaurants) out of 110 Cities in Asia

25^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 127 Cities in Asia
37^th Most Expensive 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 134 Cities in Asia
24^th Most Expensive Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 120 Cities in Asia

South-Eastern Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Potato (1kg) (Markets) out of 22 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
2^nd Cheapest Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 24 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
2^nd Cheapest Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 21 Cities in South-Eastern Asia

3^rd Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 24 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
4^th Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 24 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Chicken Fillets (1kg) (Markets) out of 23 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	545^th/586	97^th/134	12^th/24
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	55.00 RM	Very Low	543^th/580	94^th/131	20^th/24
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	15.00 RM	Very Low	457^th/486	87^th/110	12^th/21
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	15.00 RM	Moderate	316^th/566	19^th/114	3^rd/24
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	16.00 RM	Low	354^th/560	56^th/114	10^th/24
Cappuccino (regular)	11.46 RM	Moderate	341^st/585	42^th/134	4^th/24
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.29 RM	Very Low	506^th/585	65^th/134	17^th/24
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.37 RM	Very Low	490^th/585	48^th/135	15^th/24
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	25.50 RM	Very High	98^th/587	41^st/135	14^th/24
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.03 RM	Low	445^th/581	57^th/132	19^th/22
Rice (white), (1 lb)	1.55 RM	Very Low	530^th/577	94^th/135	22^th/24
Eggs (regular) (12)	6.20 RM	Very Low	481^st/587	71^st/135	18^th/24
Local Cheese (1 lb)	18.75 RM	Moderate	255^th/557	35^th/120	12^th/18
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	8.84 RM	Low	435^th/580	40^th/133	3^rd/23
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	14.79 RM	Low	436^th/545	61^st/117	17^th/21
Apples (1 lb)	4.06 RM	Low	372^th/581	57^th/134	17^th/23
Banana (1 lb)	2.75 RM	Moderate	328^th/578	52^th/134	10^th/24
Oranges (1 lb)	3.90 RM	Moderate	261^st/539	25^th/127	10^th/19
Tomato (1 lb)	2.10 RM	Very Low	463^th/569	56^th/132	13^th/22
Potato (1 lb)	1.41 RM	Low	424^th/564	61^st/130	22^th/22
Onion (1 lb)	1.75 RM	Low	393^th/561	48^th/131	20^th/21
Lettuce (1 head)	3.42 RM
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	1.76 RM	Very Low	471^st/556	68^th/132	20^th/23
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	80.00 RM	Very High	14^th/554	10^th/104	6^th/22
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	9.62 RM	High	148^th/508	23^th/107	7^th/22
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	12.83 RM	High	103^th/482	35^th/97	9^th/19
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	17.50 RM
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.00 RM	Low	443^th/570	47^th/130	10^th/21
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	67.50 RM	Very Low	427^th/502	54^th/112	7^th/12
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	5.50 RM	Low	368^th/504	48^th/126	4^th/23
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	3.22 RM	Low	353^th/447	43^th/122	9^th/20
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	25.00 RM
Gasoline (1 gallon)	7.98 RM	Very Low	572^th/588	123^th/135	20^th/24
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)	123,279.72 RM	Very High	70^th/455	24^th/120	12^th/19
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	192.06 RM	Very Low	529^th/583	96^th/134	22^th/24
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	0.24 RM	Low	322^th/432	45^th/121	17^th/21
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	122.62 RM	Low	406^th/587	43^th/135	12^th/24
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	122.86 RM	Low	439^th/588	68^th/135	18^th/24
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	7.67 RM
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	15.00 RM	Very Low	533^th/584	89^th/133	19^th/24
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	897.14 RM	Low	352^th/493	46^th/126	7^th/19
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	32,457.14 RM	Moderate	161^st/337	31^st/119	12^th/19
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	234.37 RM	Moderate	303^th/584	37^th/134	5^th/23
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	106.80 RM	Very Low	548^th/576	116^th/133	20^th/23
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	294.71 RM	Low	468^th/587	63^th/134	16^th/23
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	286.93 RM	Very Low	471^st/581	57^th/134	12^th/23
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	1,210.06 RM	Very Low	507^th/587	75^th/135	20^th/24
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	804.00 RM	Very Low	502^th/586	69^th/135	19^th/24
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	2,218.75 RM	Very Low	511^st/585	82^th/135	23^th/24
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	1,646.67 RM	Very Low	488^th/586	67^th/135	19^th/24
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	728.66 RM	Low	352^th/492	51^st/116	15^th/21
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	503.75 RM	Low	312^th/474	41^st/110	11^st/18
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	3,515.22 RM	Low	396^th/582	44^th/135	5^th/24
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	4.18	Moderate	220^th/537	101^st/121	16^th/18

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