Malaysia
Cost of Living in Penang
Monthly Total
$908
$15,890
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$283
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$21
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$283
$4,953
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$67
$1,173
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$101
$1,768
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$48
$840
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$120
$2,100
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$189
$3,308
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$75
$1,313
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$25
$438
Monthly Total
$908
$15,890
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