What does groceries cost in George Town?

Basic groceries in George Town cost: milk (1L) ($2), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($2), eggs (12 pack) ($2), chicken breast (1kg) ($5), apples (1kg) ($2), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in George Town?

Dining out in George Town: inexpensive meal ($4), mid-range restaurant meal ($16), local beer ($3), coffee ($2).

What does housing cost in George Town?

Average monthly rent in George Town: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($350), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($245), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($694), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($491).

What does transportation cost in George Town?

Transportation costs in George Town: public transport ticket ($0.45), monthly transport pass ($11.28), taxi starting fare ($1.13), gasoline per liter ($0.46).

What does utilities cost in George Town?

Monthly utilities in George Town: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($37), mobile phone plan ($9), internet ($28).

What does entertainment cost in George Town?

Entertainment costs in George Town: gym membership ($37), movie ticket ($3).

What does personal care cost in George Town?

Costs in George Town include: .

What does clothing cost in George Town?

Clothing prices in George Town: jeans ($50), dress ($28), sneakers ($59), leather shoes ($50).

What does healthcare cost in George Town?

Costs in George Town include: .

What does education cost in George Town?

Education costs in George Town: preschool (monthly) ($158), international school (monthly) ($4376).

What does other expenses cost in George Town?

Costs in George Town include: averageSalary ($1429).

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Malaysia

George Town

Penang

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City Guide

794,313 people • 11:16 AM

Lifestyle

Food Scene

Excellent

Coffee Culture

Excellent

Street Cleanliness

Good

Nightlife

Good

Work

Power Reliability

Excellent

Work Cafés

Excellent

Coworking

Good

Nature

Nearby Beach

Nearby Mountains

Green Spaces

Good

Community

Nomad Community

Good

Cost of Living

Total

$1,710

Additional Expenses

Groceries

$207

Food Outside

$102

Base Cost

$61

Source

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Weather

02/06/2026

Air Quality

Good

48/500

Forecast

🌧️

30°C

25°C

Feels like: 36°C

Monthly Weather Trends

Monthly Air Quality

WIFI

Good

Download Speed

Median

211.39 Mbps

Max

907.17 Mbps

Min

1.34 Mbps

Upload Speed

Median

107.13 Mbps

Max

498.72 Mbps

Min

0.21 Mbps

Latency

9 ms

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Safety

8/10 - Very Safe

Walking at Day

Safe

Walking at Night

Safe

Safety Index

Safe

Crime Index

Low

Mobility

Walkability

Walker's Dream

Public Transit

Okay

Bikeability

Okay

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