Penang, Malaysia 🇲🇾
#1859
5.406501, 100.255907
Nomad Score:
71%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$300.50
$800.75
$45.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$50.25
$100.60
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.75
$60.10
$2.50
|
Per day for data plan and access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$200.35
$400.80
$15.00
|
Per day for meals and snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.50
$120.65
$8.00
|
Per day for local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$75.60
$200.90
$20.00
|
Per day for meals in restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.15
$150.45
$10.00
|
Per day for various activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$30.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Per day for travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.00
$50.00
$2.00
|
Per day for short-term visa costs |
| Total |
$788.10
$2,034.25
$107.50
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$350.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$120.75
Rates vary based on location and amenities.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.80
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.60
Pint in a local bar. Imported beers are more expensive.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.50
Typical price at local hawker centers.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.80
Standard combo meal at international fast-food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.20
Price per kg may vary with imported vs. local varieties.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.10
Standard white loaf.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Per liter, price can vary slightly with brand.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.00
Local white rice, price can vary with quality.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$4.50
Price per kg for boneless, skinless fillets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$8.20
Local beef, imported varieties are pricier.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Price for a mid-range bottle, higher for imported brands.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.00
Initial fare, additional cost per km.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Standard rate per kilometer.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$23.50
Covers buses and limited ferry services.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$0.60
Price per liter, subject to fluctuation.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$12.00
Basic plan with limited data and calls.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$25.00
Monthly cost for high-speed internet.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$35.00
Access to a standard gym, varies with facilities.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Price per hour, higher during peak hours.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$4.50
Standard ticket price, discounts on weekdays.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.00
Price for a pair of branded jeans.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$30.00
Average price for a dress from a chain store.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$50.00
Price for a pair of mid-range branded shoes.
per pair