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Penang Prices

What Are the Prices in Penang (Malaysia)?

Examples of prices for food, hotels, cafes, entertainment, and transport in Penang for 2024.

National currency: Malaysian Ringgit, symbol — RM (international currency code MYR).

Food Prices

Average prices in Penang cafes and restaurants
$2.1 
Quick Lunch for One
Starting from $1.5
$13.9 
Dinner for Two
to celebrate your trip
Starting from $11.78
$3.8 
Combo Meal
Starting from $3.21

Hotel Prices

Average daily price over the past year based on hotel booking data

$22.3 
Hostels and 1-2 Star Hotels
Starting from $5.16
$57.3 
Decent 3-Star Hotels
Starting from $7.55
$85 
Good 4-star hotels
Starting from $33.25
$165.6 
Luxury & Boutique Hotels
Starting from $69.88

Three-Star Hotels in 2024-2025

Price Trend (per night in a 3* room)

Pink line — average price for a 3* hotel room in Bangkok for the specified month.

Turquoise line — minimum price found for a room in Bangkok for the entire specified month.

Hotel prices are for reference — prices may vary by day of week and specific hotel
We’re improving our calculation method. Check prices for your dates in a specific hotel

Transport Prices

Average taxi and public transport fares in Penang, plus gas prices
$3.4 
Average taxi ride
Starting from $1.49
$0.4 
Public Transport Ride
$0.4 
1 liter of gasoline
Starting from $0.44

Drink Prices

Average prices for beverages
$2.8 
Cup of cappuccino
Starting from $2.14
$0.5 
0.5L Water
Starting from $0.26
$4.1 
0.5L Local Beer
Starting from $3.21

Clothing Prices

Sample Clothing Prices for Shopping
$64.3 
Jeans
Starting from $53.56
$28.9 
Dress
Starting from $21.42
$68.9 
Sneakers
Starting from $32.14


Flight Prices

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General Prices

Overall price vibe of the city
Quick Lunch for One: $2.14
Dinner for Two: $13.93
Combo Meal: $3.75
0.5L Local Beer: $4.07
Cup of cappuccino: $2.81
Cigarettes: $3.96
Entertainment & Shopping
Movie Ticket: $3.32
Jeans: $64.27
Dress: $28.92
Sneakers: $68.87

Various Monthly Prices
Average Salary per Month $852.23
Rent for 1-bedroom in the City Center per Month $394.83
3-bedroom in a Residential Area per Month $565.08
Monthly Transportation Pass $17.14
Gym Membership: $25.71