Malaysia

George Town, Malaysia

Trust 47
Monthly cost
$560
Country
Malaysia
Source
63
Relocation

Cost breakdown by category

Fashion

  • Men's Dress Shoes$59.62
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)$91.15
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)$28.64
  • Midrange Nike Running Shoes$89.01

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)$0.85
  • Average Monthly Salary After Tax$1,023

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)$0.61
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)$3.83
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)$3.83
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)$0.41
  • Cappuccino$2.48

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining Experience$2.31
  • Upscale Dinner for Two$8.95
  • Fast Food Combo$3.83

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)$10.22
  • Apples (1 kg)$1.56
  • Bananas (1 kg)$1.26
  • Oranges (1 kg)$1.41
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)$1.04
  • Potatoes (1 kg)$0.64
  • Onions (1 kg)$0.99
  • Lettuce (1 Head)$0.88
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)$0.67
  • Midrange Bottle of Wine$15.34
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)$4.41
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$5.34
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)$12.25
  • Dozen Eggs$1.53
  • White Rice (1 kg)$1.11
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)$1.48
  • Milk (1 litre)$1.94

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City Center$152.98
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City Center$236.51
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Center$166.19
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City Center$409.09
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Center$294.04
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City Center$93.61

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)$31.41
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$3.9
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)$3.83
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)$143.82
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)$4,475

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 km$1.24
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi Ride$1.02
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback Car$23,012
  • 1 Hour Taxi Wait$10.23
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport Pass$19.17
  • Average Price of a New Sedan Car$28,978
  • One-Way Local Transport Fare$0.51

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)$28.89
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. Apartment$54.05