Price Rankings for Penang, Malaysia

For more details about the prices shown on this page, please visit Cost of Living in Penang.

World Ranking

8^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 Liter) (Transportation) out of 415 Cities in the World.
21^st Cheapest Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) (Restaurants) out of 358 Cities in the World.
24^th Cheapest Basic Utilities for 85 m² Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 408 Cities in the World.

29^th Most Expensive Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 403 Cities in the World.
59^th Most Expensive Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) (Markets) out of 415 Cities in the World.
62^th Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) (Markets) out of 398 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

4^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 Liter) (Transportation) out of 92 Cities in Asia
16^th Cheapest Basic Utilities for 85 m² Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 92 Cities in Asia
20^th Cheapest Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) (Restaurants) out of 89 Cities in Asia

14^th Most Expensive Oranges (1 kg) (Markets) out of 92 Cities in Asia
7^th Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) (Markets) out of 80 Cities in Asia
9^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) (Markets) out of 80 Cities in Asia

South-Eastern Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Gasoline (1 Liter) (Transportation) out of 16 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
1^st Cheapest Basic Utilities for 85 m² Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 16 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
1^st Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 13 Cities in South-Eastern Asia

2^nd Most Expensive White Rice (1 kg) (Markets) out of 16 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 16 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Chicken Fillets (1 kg) (Markets) out of 16 Cities in South-Eastern Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	15.00 RM	Very Low	374^th/415	56^th/92	8^th/16
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	80.00 RM	Very Low	381^st/413	63^th/92	11^st/16
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	18.00 RM	Very Low	338^th/358	70^th/89	10^th/16
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	18.00 RM	Moderate	213^th/400	16^th/80	2^nd/16
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	19.00 RM	Moderate	214^th/390	24^th/78	4^th/16
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	12.32 RM	Low	253^th/415	41^st/92	4^th/16
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	2.98 RM	Very Low	352^th/415	44^th/92	10^th/16
Bottled Water (12 oz)	1.39 RM	Very Low	356^th/413	43^th/92	10^th/16
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	8.05 RM	Very High	59^th/415	23^th/92	7^th/16
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	4.09 RM	Low	317^th/415	42^th/92	13^th/16
White Rice (1 lb)	3.36 RM	Low	274^th/415	33^th/92	2^nd/16
Eggs (12, Large Size)	9.32 RM	Low	306^th/415	32^th/92	4^th/16
Local Cheese (1 lb)	25.58 RM	High	143^th/414	22^th/91	7^th/16
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	9.26 RM	Low	329^th/415	37^th/92	2^nd/16
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	16.22 RM	Very Low	341^st/414	55^th/92	11^st/16
Apples (1 lb)	5.27 RM	Moderate	204^th/415	26^th/92	11^st/16
Bananas (1 lb)	2.93 RM	Low	297^th/415	46^th/92	7^th/16
Oranges (1 lb)	4.71 RM	Moderate	169^th/415	14^th/92	6^th/16
Tomatoes (1 lb)	3.01 RM	Low	321^st/415	30^th/92	11^st/16
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.97 RM	Low	294^th/415	35^th/92	15^th/16
Onions (1 lb)	2.39 RM	Low	256^th/415	27^th/92	10^th/16
Lettuce (1 Head)	4.63 RM	Low	294^th/414	32^th/91	9^th/15
Bottled Water (50 oz)	2.22 RM	Very Low	353^th/415	48^th/92	9^th/16
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	70.00 RM	Very High	29^th/403	13^th/81	9^th/16
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	11.54 RM	Very High	71^st/402	9^th/80	3^rd/16
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	14.93 RM	Very High	62^th/398	7^th/80	3^rd/16
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	18.72 RM
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.00 RM	Very Low	323^th/397	44^th/88	6^th/13
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	75.00 RM
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	3.00 RM
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	3.70 RM
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	30.00 RM
Gasoline (1 Liter)	2.07 RM	Very Low	408^th/415	89^th/92	16^th/16
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	170,560.00 RM
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	137,350.00 RM	High	144^th/395	21^st/86	5^th/13
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	166.70 RM	Very Low	385^th/408	77^th/92	16^th/16
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	40.72 RM	Low	325^th/415	43^th/92	8^th/16
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	125.18 RM	Low	250^th/414	24^th/92	2^nd/16
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	139.00 RM	Low	318^th/412	55^th/91	10^th/16
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	27.50 RM
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	23.50 RM	Very Low	321^st/394	45^th/89	6^th/15
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	1,478.57 RM	Low	250^th/350	42^th/90	9^th/15
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	40,185.71 RM	Low	226^th/340	38^th/84	11^st/13
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	239.01 RM	Low	257^th/402	27^th/90	6^th/15
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	139.96 RM	Very Low	327^th/393	43^th/89	6^th/16
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	344.35 RM	Very Low	330^th/410	45^th/91	10^th/16
Men's Leather Business Shoes	259.91 RM	Very Low	347^th/391	55^th/88	12^th/15
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,746.67 RM	Very Low	364^th/414	59^th/91	11^st/16
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	985.00 RM	Very Low	370^th/415	62^th/92	13^th/16
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	2,424.29 RM	Very Low	379^th/410	69^th/91	14^th/15
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,797.78 RM	Very Low	370^th/412	66^th/91	14^th/15
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	868.43 RM	Low	312^th/395	50^th/85	13^th/13
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	441.87 RM	Very Low	334^th/391	50^th/83	13^th/14
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,600.00 RM	Low	273^th/414	34^th/92	3^rd/16
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	4.59	Low	274^th/403	68^th/88	12^th/14

For more details about the prices shown on this page, please visit Cost of Living in Penang.

Cost of Living Tools for Penang: Basket Analysis | Cost of living Estimator | Historical Data | Price Rankings

About Numbeo in the News Newsletter Advertise Premium API