Cost of Living in Penang
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Penang, Malaysia.
Overall, the cost of living in Penang is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 23 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)29
Groceries index25
Dining out index23
Transport index18
Utilities index21
Median annual salary$13,398
Minimum wage$1.82/hr
Est. monthly childcare$335
Est. monthly healthcare premium$57
YoY inflation2.5%
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