Summary about cost of living in Penang, Malaysia: A single person estimated monthly costs are 450$ (1,871RM) without rent. Penang is 62.25% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Penang is, on average, 90.54% lower than in New York.

Is Penang more expensive than KL?

This calculation uses our Cost of Living Plus Rent Index to compare cost of living. This assumes net earnings (after income tax). You can change the amount in this calculation. Do you live in Penang? Cost of Living Comparison Between Penang and Kuala Lumpur.CityCost of Living IndexKuala Lumpur39.85Penang37.6New York, NY100Prague52.281 more row

How much is food in Penang?

While meal prices in Penang can vary, the average cost of food in Penang is RM127 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Penang should cost around RM51 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.

How much does it cost to live in Georgetown Malaysia?

Summary about cost of living in George Town, Malaysia: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,592$ (6,618RM) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 449$ (1,867RM) without rent. George Town is 57.15% less expensive than Los Angeles (without rent).

How large is Kuala Lumpur?

243 km² Kuala Lumpur/Area It is the largest city in Malaysia, covering an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi) with an estimated population of 1.73 million as of 2016. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.564 million people as of 2018.

What salary is considered high in Malaysia?

The T20 group is the Top 20% of Malaysian household income. They are considered to be high-income earners, exceeding RM10,971 a month. According to Household Income and Basic Amenities Survey 2019, there were 1.49 million households in the T20 group and they constituted 46.8% of the total household income.