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Penang trip cost from Singapore — prices in S$
Updated October 2026 · S$1.3 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Penang is about 63% cheaper than Singapore. Here's what things cost in SGD, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Penang vs Singapore
| Item | Local | In SGD | vs Singapore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | RM 12 | S$3.63 | 55% less |
| Street food1 item | RM 8 | S$2.42 | 52% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | RM 45 | S$14 | 70% less |
| Coffeeone cup | RM 12 | S$3.63 | 44% less |
| Beerone bottle | RM 17 | S$5.14 | 60% less |
| Bottled water | RM 1.5 | S$0.45 | 72% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | RM 3 | S$0.91 | 59% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | RM 12 | S$3.63 | 70% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | RM 7 | S$2.12 | 76% less |
| Transitone ride | RM 2 | S$0.6 | 60% less |
| Hotel night3-star | RM 170 | S$51 | 74% less |
| SIM card1 week data | RM 25 | S$7.56 | 50% less |
| Laundry | RM 6 | S$1.81 | 64% less |
| Massage1 hour | RM 70 | S$21 | 65% less |
| Half-day tourper person | RM 120 | S$36 | 48% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | RM 30 | S$9.07 | 77% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What S$100 gets you in Penang
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | RM 8.4–RM 19.2S$2.54–S$5.8 | RM 23+S$6.97+ |
| Coffeeone cup | RM 7.2–RM 19.2S$2.18–S$5.8 | RM 23+S$6.97+ |
| Beerone bottle | RM 10.2–RM 28.9S$3.08–S$8.74 | RM 34.7+S$10+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | RM 9.6–RM 19.2S$2.9–S$5.8 | RM 23+S$6.97+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | RM 4.9–RM 12.6S$1.48–S$3.81 | RM 15.1+S$4.57+ |
| Massage1 hour | RM 49–RM 112S$15–S$34 | RM 134+S$41+ |
| Bottled water | RM 1.05–RM 3S$0.32–S$0.91 | RM 3.6+S$1.09+ |
| Half-day tourper person | RM 84–RM 192S$25–S$58 | RM 230+S$70+ |
- Ask the price before you order or get in — and say it back.
- Use a ride-hailing app instead of street taxis when you can; the fare is fixed upfront.
- Pay in local currency. If a card machine offers to charge you in SGD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Penang cost from Singapore?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Penang is about S$94 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about S$33 a day; comfortable travel is about S$216. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly S$657.
Is Penang cheaper than Singapore?
For everyday things Penang is about 63% cheaper than Singapore. Compare item by item in the table above, or open the app to see it against your own city and income.
How much is a meal in Penang in SGD?
A simple local meal is around RM 12 (about S$3.63); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around RM 45 (about S$14).
What price is a rip-off in Penang?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above RM 23 (S$6.97) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.