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Medical Treatments in Penang

Penang is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments

Est. from $4,200

Oncology

14 hospitals

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Est. from $1,400

Otorhinolaryngology

14 hospitals

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Est. from $2,100

Gynaecology

13 hospitals

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Est. from $4,200

Orthopaedics

10 hospitals

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Pediatrics

10 hospitals

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Nephrology

7 hospitals

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Est. from $2,100

Gastroenterology

6 hospitals

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Est. from $4,200

Cardiology

5 hospitals

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Est. from $700

Ophthalmologists

5 hospitals

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Est. from $8,400

Neurology

4 hospitals

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Est. from $4,200

Psychiatry

3 hospitals

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Est. from $100

Dermatology

3 hospitals

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Est. from $2,800

Urology

3 hospitals

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Hepatology

3 hospitals

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Neonatology

2 hospitals

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Rheumatology

2 hospitals

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Est. from $100

Stomatology

1 hospital

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Proctology

1 hospital

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Est. from $11,200

Pulmonology

1 hospital

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Anaesthesiology

1 hospital

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Podiatry

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Otolaryngology

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Venereology

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Microbiology

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Perinatology

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Cost Guide

Cost of Living in Penang

Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals

85%

Cheaper than USA
on average

97%

Healthcare
savings vs USA

RM279

Hospital Room
per day

RM74

Budget Hotel
per night

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Food & Dining Costs (RM)

Business Lunch

RM23 ↓73%

US RM85

Budget Meal

RM9 ↓84%

US RM56

Cheap Restaurant

RM11 ↓84%

US RM71

Water Bottle (1.5L)

RM2 ↓79%

US RM9

Coffee (Café)

RM9 ↓62%

US RM24

Groceries (Weekly)

RM140 ↓75%

US RM564

Item	RM	vs US
Business Lunch	23	73% less
Budget Meal	9	84% less
Cheap Restaurant	11	84% less
Water Bottle (1.5L)	2	79% less
Coffee (Café)	9	62% less
Groceries (Weekly)	140	75% less

Food & Nutrition

Most hospitals in Penang include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.

Accommodation Costs (RM)

Budget Hotel / Night

RM74 ↓83%

US RM423

Mid-Range Hotel / Night

RM233 ↓72%

US RM846

Luxury Hotel / Night

RM651 ↓65%

US RM1,880

Airbnb / Month

RM2,046 ↓83%

US RM11,750

Apartment (City Centre)

RM2,790 ↓73%

US RM10,340

Apartment (Outside Centre)

RM1,395 ↓81%

US RM7,520

Item	RM	vs US
Budget Hotel / Night	74	83% less
Mid-Range Hotel / Night	233	72% less
Luxury Hotel / Night	651	65% less
Airbnb / Month	2,046	83% less
Apartment (City Centre)	2,790	73% less
Apartment (Outside Centre)	1,395	81% less

Stay Smart

For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.

Healthcare Costs (RM)

Doctor Consultation

RM56 ↓94%

US RM940

Hospital Room / Day

RM279 ↓98%

US RM16,450

Basic Medicine

RM19 ↓73%

US RM71

Travel Health Insurance / Day

RM11 ↓91%

US RM118

Nursing Care / Day

RM186 ↓89%

US RM1,645

Physiotherapy Session

RM93 ↓87%

US RM705

Dental Checkup

RM74 ↓92%

US RM940

Item	RM	vs US
Doctor Consultation	56	94% less
Hospital Room / Day	279	98% less
Basic Medicine	19	73% less
Travel Health Insurance / Day	11	91% less
Nursing Care / Day	186	89% less
Physiotherapy Session	93	87% less
Dental Checkup	74	92% less

Medical Tourist Tip

Healthcare in Penang costs up to 97% less than the US. A hospital room is just RM279/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.

Transport Costs (RM)

Local Transport (Monthly)

RM93 ↓72%

US RM329

Airport Taxi

RM74 ↓71%

US RM259

Taxi per km

RM2 ↓79%

US RM9

Fuel / Litre

RM3 ↓36%

US RM5

Local SIM + Data

RM28 ↓85%

US RM188

Item	RM	vs US
Local Transport (Monthly)	93	72% less
Airport Taxi	74	71% less
Taxi per km	2	79% less
Fuel / Litre	3	36% less
Local SIM + Data	28	85% less

Getting Around

Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.

Daily Life Costs (RM)

Internet / Month

RM93 ↓70%

US RM306

Laundry / Load

RM9 ↓52%

US RM19

Mobile Prepaid / Month

RM33 ↓86%

US RM235

Clothes (Avg.)

RM112 ↓40%

US RM188

Haircut

RM14 ↓88%

US RM118

Movie Ticket

RM15 ↓79%

US RM71

Gym / Month

RM112 ↓57%

US RM259

Beer

RM17 ↓48%

US RM33

Item	RM	vs US
Internet / Month	93	70% less
Laundry / Load	9	52% less
Mobile Prepaid / Month	33	86% less
Clothes (Avg.)	112	40% less
Haircut	14	88% less
Movie Ticket	15	79% less
Gym / Month	112	57% less
Beer	17	48% less

Daily Essentials

Day-to-day expenses in Penang are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.

Spending Breakdown

* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.

Penang is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in Malaysia. The city offers world-class healthcare facilities with internationally trained doctors, cutting-edge technology, and significantly lower treatment costs compared to Western countries.

Why Choose Penang for Medical Treatment?

Penang is Malaysia's second medical tourism hub, particularly popular with patients from Indonesia and the Middle East. The city offers excellent value with hospitals like Penang Adventist, Island Hospital, and Loh Guan Lye Specialists Centre.

Medical Tourism in Penang

Patients from around the world travel to Penang for a wide range of medical treatments including cardiac surgery, orthopaedic procedures, oncology, cosmetic surgery, dental care, fertility treatments, and eye care. The city's hospitals are known for their JCI/NABH accreditation, multilingual staff, and dedicated international patient departments.

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