What does groceries cost in Penang Island?

Basic groceries in Penang Island cost: milk (1L) ($2), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($2), eggs (12 pack) ($2), chicken breast (1kg) ($6), apples (1kg) ($3), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Penang Island?

Dining out in Penang Island: inexpensive meal ($4), mid-range restaurant meal ($23), local beer ($4), coffee ($3).

What does housing cost in Penang Island?

Average monthly rent in Penang Island: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($370), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($216), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($615), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($499).

What does transportation cost in Penang Island?

Transportation costs in Penang Island: public transport ticket ($0.45), monthly transport pass ($16.92), taxi starting fare ($0.68), gasoline per liter ($0.46).

What does utilities cost in Penang Island?

Monthly utilities in Penang Island: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($37), mobile phone plan ($10), internet ($30).

What does entertainment cost in Penang Island?

Entertainment costs in Penang Island: gym membership ($31), movie ticket ($5).

What does personal care cost in Penang Island?

Costs in Penang Island include: .

What does clothing cost in Penang Island?

Clothing prices in Penang Island: jeans ($65), dress ($28), sneakers ($59), leather shoes ($50).

What does healthcare cost in Penang Island?

Costs in Penang Island include: .

What does education cost in Penang Island?

Education costs in Penang Island: preschool (monthly) ($228), international school (monthly) ($5932).

What does other expenses cost in Penang Island?

Costs in Penang Island include: averageSalary ($1087).

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Malaysia

Penang Island

Penang

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3,574 people • 1:21 PM

Lifestyle

Food Scene

Excellent

Coffee Culture

Excellent

Nightlife

Good

Street Cleanliness

Good

Work

Work Cafés

Excellent

Power Reliability

Excellent

Coworking

Good

Nature

Nearby Beach

Green Spaces

Excellent

Nearby Mountains

Community

Nomad Community

Good

Cost of Living

Total

$1,625

Additional Expenses

Groceries

$248

Food Outside

$120

Base Cost

$63

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Weather

22/07/2026

Air Quality

Moderate

74/500

Forecast

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26°C

22°C

Feels like: 31°C

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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

7/10 - Safe

Walking at Day

Safe

Walking at Night

Moderate

Safety Index

Safe

Crime Index

Low

Mobility

Walkability

Okay

Public Transit

Excellent

Bikeability

Okay

Communities

1 communities

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