Malaysia

Penang, Malaysia

Trust 47
Monthly cost
$622
Country
Malaysia
Source
63
Relocation

Cost breakdown by category

Fashion

  • Men's Dress Shoes$81.57
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)$60.25
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)$29.37
  • Midrange Nike Running Shoes$75.75

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)$0.64
  • Average Monthly Salary After Tax$941.77

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)$0.48
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)$5.12
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)$3.83
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)$0.39
  • Cappuccino$2.88

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining Experience$2.55
  • Upscale Dinner for Two$15.34
  • Fast Food Combo$4.22

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)$9.4
  • Apples (1 kg)$2.57
  • Bananas (1 kg)$1.61
  • Oranges (1 kg)$2.6
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)$1.21
  • Potatoes (1 kg)$0.84
  • Onions (1 kg)$0.99
  • Lettuce (1 Head)$0.99
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)$0.42
  • Midrange Bottle of Wine$19.95
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)$4.48
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$5.64
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)$9.45
  • Dozen Eggs$1.71
  • White Rice (1 kg)$1.26
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)$1.93
  • Milk (1 litre)$2.08

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City Center$201.38
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City Center$297.47
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Center$253.13
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City Center$609.99
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Center$493.11
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City Center$141.59

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)$32.51
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$2.81
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)$3.83
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)$238.64
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)$8,252

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 km$0.62
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi Ride$1.53
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback Car$43,268
  • 1 Hour Taxi Wait$7.67
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport Pass$19.17
  • Average Price of a New Sedan Car$32,979
  • One-Way Local Transport Fare$0.51

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)$32.37
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. Apartment$55.37