Prices in Penang

How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Penang? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Penang.

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How much will we pay in stores in Penang? Penang - what are the costs and is life more expensive than in United States? Costs in Penang: How much will we pay for entertainment and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Penang: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 9 hours ago)

Currency in Malaysia Malaysian ringgit (MYR). For 10 US dollars you can get 43.8 Malaysian ringgits. For 100 US dollars you can get 438 Malaysian ringgits. And the other way around: For 10 Malaysian ringgits you can get 2.29 US dollars.


Generally, it is much cheaper in Malaysia than in United States. Food is 35% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 68%. In the case of the cost of living in Penang, it is lower than the cost in United States by about 24%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 56%.

Are hotels expensive in Penang? How much will we pay for a room in Penang?

The average price of accommodation in Malaysia is $38 (MYR 165). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $22 (MYR 95) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $11 (MYR 48). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Malaysia in $25 (MYR 108). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $51 (MYR 223) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $65 (MYR 283) in Malaysia If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $83 (MYR 362)


Is it expensive in stores in Penang? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Penang? Below you will read about the current prices of food and food products in Penang, such as: Cigarettes, chicken breast, bottled water, bread, or beef (The last update: 2 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Penang? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Penang? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Penang?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 2.7 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 4.1 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 21 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 9.1 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.76 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Penang, including Cigarettes, chicken breast, bottled water, bread, or beef


And if the trip plans are simply for a given region of the world, then maybe it will come out cheaper than in Penang in nearby countries? See prices in: Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Brunei.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Penang

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Penang

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Penang

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Penang

Penang - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price fees $44 ($28 - $74)

fees

$44 ($28 - $74)
79% is less expensive than in United States

Price internet $27 ($23 - $34)

internet

$27 ($23 - $34)
62% is less expensive than in United States

Price jeans $66 ($23 - $80)

jeans

$66 ($23 - $80)
25% more than in United States

Price average earnings $1.07K

average earnings

$1.07K
77% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $454 ($229 - $914)

renting a small apartment in the center

$454 ($229 - $914)
74% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $558 ($457 - $686)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$558 ($457 - $686)
77% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $0.95 ($0.69 - $1.6)

bread

$0.95 ($0.69 - $1.6)
73% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $15.3 ($6.9 - $23)

cheese

$15.3 ($6.9 - $23)
19% more than in United States

Price rice $1.6 ($0.59 - $2.4)

rice

$1.6 ($0.59 - $2.4)
65% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $1.1 ($0.69 - $1.6)

tomatoes

$1.1 ($0.69 - $1.6)
77% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $1.4 ($0.91 - $1.6)

bananas

$1.4 ($0.91 - $1.6)
15% is less expensive than in United States

Price wine $11.4 ($8 - $21)

wine

$11.4 ($8 - $21)
24% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $2.7 ($1.8 - $6.9)

cheap restaurant

$2.7 ($1.8 - $6.9)
86% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $4.6 ($3.4 - $6.9)

local beer

$4.6 ($3.4 - $6.9)
24% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $3.1 ($1.8 - $3.4)

coffee

$3.1 ($1.8 - $3.4)
39% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.47 ($0.34 - $1.1)

bottle of water

$0.47 ($0.34 - $1.1)
77% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $4.1 ($3.7 - $4.6)

Burger King or a similar bar

$4.1 ($3.7 - $4.6)
62% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.76 ($0.46 - $1.4)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.76 ($0.46 - $1.4)
69% is less expensive than in United States

Food Prices Penang

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.7 (MYR 7.5)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $0.95 (MYR 4.1)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $1.9 (MYR 8.4)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $15.3 (MYR 67)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.49 (MYR 2.1)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $11.4 (MYR 50)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $2.6 (MYR 11.3)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.2 (MYR 13.8)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $4.2 (MYR 18.5)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $5 (MYR 22)
  11. Apples (1kg) $2.7 (MYR 11.6)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $2.9 (MYR 12.5)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $0.68 (MYR 3)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $1.1 (MYR 4.8)
  15. Kilo of white rice $1.6 (MYR 7)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $1.1 (MYR 5)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $1.4 (MYR 6.3)
  18. Onions (1kg) $1.7 (MYR 7.4)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $12.6 (MYR 55)

Prices In Restaurants Penang

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $2.7 (MYR 12)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $21 (MYR 90)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $4.1 (MYR 18)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $4.6 (MYR 20)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $4.3 (MYR 18.8)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.76 (MYR 3.3)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.47 (MYR 2.1)
  8. Cappuccino $3.1 (MYR 13.6)

Cost Of Living Penang

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.49 (MYR 2.2)
  2. Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $23 (MYR 100)
  3. Gasoline (1 liter) $0.47 (MYR 2.1)
  4. Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $38.2K (MYR 167K)
  5. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $454 (MYR 1.99K)
  6. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $310 (MYR 1.36K)
  7. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $764 (MYR 3.34K)
  8. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $558 (MYR 2.44K)
  9. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $44 (MYR 192)
  10. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $27 (MYR 117)
  11. numb_34 $9.5 (MYR 42)
  12. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $66 (MYR 287)
  13. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $30 (MYR 132)
  14. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $73 (MYR 321)
  15. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $54 (MYR 236)
  16. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $29.1K (MYR 127K)
  17. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $203 (MYR 888)
  18. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $2.24K (MYR 9.82K)
  19. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $4.51K (MYR 19.8K)
  20. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $1.65K (MYR 7.23K)
  21. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $1.07K (MYR 4.68K)
  22. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 4%
  23. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $1.1 (MYR 5)
  24. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $0.23 (MYR 1)
  25. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $6.9 (MYR 30)

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Penang Cost Of Living

Entertainment Costs Penang

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $29 (MYR 127)
  2. Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $3.8 (MYR 16.7)
  3. Cinema, Single Ticket $4.1 (MYR 18)

What are the different prices in the cities in Malaysia? Look here: Prices in cities in Malaysia

Prices: George Town   Ipoh   Johor Bahru   Klang   Kuala Lumpur   Kuantan   Kuching   Seremban   Shah Alam   Subang Jaya  

source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Cost of Living in Malaysia: Prices for Travel, Eating Out, Groceries, and More. Discover the cost of living in Malaysia with our comprehensive guide. We'll cover prices for travel, eating out, groceries, and more. Plus, get answers to the most common questions about prices and costs of living.

Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:

Price renting a small apartment in the center $454 ($229 - $914)

renting a small apartment in the center

$454 ($229 - $914)
74% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $1.1 ($0.69 - $1.6)

tomatoes

$1.1 ($0.69 - $1.6)
77% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $15.3 ($6.9 - $23)

cheese

$15.3 ($6.9 - $23)
19% more than in United States

Price average earnings $1.07K

average earnings

$1.07K
77% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $558 ($457 - $686)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$558 ($457 - $686)
77% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $4.1 ($3.7 - $4.6)

Burger King or a similar bar

$4.1 ($3.7 - $4.6)
62% is less expensive than in United States