Penang, Malaysia
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Living in Penang, Malaysia: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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69%
Quality of life -
24%
Cost of living -
70%
Connectivity -
59%
Weather
57
Currency | MYR |
Population (in millions) | 1.8 |
Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 135 |
Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% cheaper |
Best neighborhood to stay | George Town, Tanjung Tokong |
Number of museums and galleries | 40 |
Top selling local beer | Tiger |
Most popular local dish | Char Kway Teow |
Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang National Park |
Discount airline | AirAsia |
Major airline | Malaysia Airlines |
Largest ride sharing company | Grab |
Primary train stations | Butterworth Station, Bukit Mertajam Station, Nibong Tebal Station |
Primary airports | Penang International Airport, Butterworth Air Base, and Subang Airport |
Best rental car company | Hertz |
Used car costs | 25000 MYR |
Apple store addresses | G-213A, 1st Avenue Mall, 183 Jalan Magazine, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
Internet connection (in Mbps) | 50 Mbps |
Power socket type | G |
Supply voltage | 230V |
Best electronics store | Senheng |
Best internet carrier | Maxis |
Primary cellular carrier | Maxis |
Average monthly cost for internet | RM100 |
The best drug store | Guardian |
Best restaurant chain | Nasi Kandar |
The best grocery store | Tesco |
The most popular fashion brand | Uniqlo |
GDP per capita | $14,845 / year |
Average annual income | $14,000 |
Sales tax rate | 6% |
Income tax rate | 0% |
Tourist visa valid (in days) | 30 |
Average mortgage rate | 4.5% |
Suggested ATM take out | 100 MYR |
Bank that has the most ATM machines | Maybank |
Average tip in restaurant | 10-15% |
Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Emergency Phone Numbers | 999 (general), 991 (police), 994 (ambulance), 995 (firefighters) |
Polution per square meter | 845 |
Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 73 |
Main religion | Buddhism |
69%
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67%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
79%
Property to income -
33%
Crime -
78%
Healthcare -
59%
Weather
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | MYR 3,800 |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.51% |
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | MYR 762 |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | MYR 27,800 |
24%
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Purchasing Power
65%
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Rent
10%
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Food
39%
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Restaurant
20%
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Workspace
50%
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Transport
31%
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | MYR 1,511.58 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | MYR 1,227.78 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | MYR 2,554.55 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | MYR 2,100.00 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | MYR 16.67 |
Milk (regular), (1 liter) | MYR 7.34 |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | MYR 4.25 |
Eggs (regular) (12) | MYR 7.73 |
Local Cheese (1kg) | MYR 52.25 |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | MYR 1.65 |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | MYR 70.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | MYR 10.40 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | MYR 13.94 |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | MYR 18.50 |
Chicken Fillets (1kg) | MYR 23.49 |
Apples (1kg) | MYR 10.03 |
Oranges (1kg) | MYR 10.75 |
Potato (1kg) | MYR 3.00 |
Lettuce (1 head) | MYR 4.60 |
Rice (white), (1kg) | MYR 5.42 |
Tomato (1kg) | MYR 4.83 |
Banana (1kg) | MYR 6.11 |
Onion (1kg) | MYR 3.83 |
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | MYR 37.25 |
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | MYR 10.00 |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | MYR 60.00 |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | MYR 18.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | MYR 16.50 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | MYR 18.00 |
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | MYR 2.56 |
Water (0.33 liter bottle) | MYR 2.10 |
Cappuccino (regular) | MYR 13.43 |
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | MYR 219.90 |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | MYR 0.25 |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | MYR 123.58 |
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | MYR 123.75 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | MYR 16.67 |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | MYR 15.50 |
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | MYR 2.00 |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | MYR 80.00 |
Gasoline (1 liter) | MYR 2.07 |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | MYR 170,000.00 |
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | MYR 128,981.33 |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | MYR 5.50 |
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | MYR 1.80 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | MYR 30.00 |