Cost of Living in George Town

Malaysia

Cost of Living in George Town

Penang

Last updated:June 2, 2026

Groceries

Apples 1kg
$2.18
Bananas 1kg
$1.35
Beef 1kg
$8.65
Bread 500g
$0.97
Chicken Breast 1kg
$4.74
Cigarettes (20 pack)
$3.95
Domestic Beer 500mL
$2.26
Eggs (12)
$1.93
Imported Beer 330mL
$2.59
lettuce
Lettuce 1kg
$0.68
Local Cheese 1kg
$14.29
Milk 1L
$1.77
onion
Onions 1kg
$1.05
Oranges 1kg
$2.11
Potatoes 1kg
$0.83
Rice 1kg
$1.58
Tomatoes 1kg
$1.18
Water 1.5L
$0.45
Wine Bottle
$11.28

Restaurants & Dining

Beer
$3.44
Coffee
$2.44
Inexpensive Meal
$3.50
Mid-Range Meal
$16.24
Soda (Restaurant)
$0.65
Water
$0.34

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)
$349.61
1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)
$245.29
3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)
$693.58
3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)
$490.58

Transportation

Gasoline 1L
$0.46
Monthly Pass
$11.28
One-way Ticket
$0.45
Taxi (per km)
$0.45
Taxi Start
$1.13
Taxi Waiting (1 hour)
$6.20

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²
$37.00
Internet
$28.14
Phone Plan
$8.76

Entertainment

cinema
Cinema
$3.38
Gym
$37.22
Tennis Court
$3.61

Clothing & Shoesclothing

Dress
$27.63
Jeans
$49.57
Leather Shoes
$50.47
sneakers
Sneakers
$58.64

Education

International School
$4,375.78
Preschool
$157.89

Other Expenses

Average Salary
$1,428.52

Total Monthly Cost

$1,710

Overview

Airbnb Rent
$1,340

Median rent based on analysis of 63 apartments in June

Minimum$333
Maximum$3,164
Groceries
$207
Food Outside
$102
Base Cost
$61
Data Sources
Numbeo

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