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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
72%Trains in Penang are 72% cheaper than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$2.60
Penang$0.73
MealMid-priced restaurant
73%A meal in Penang is 73% cheaper than a meal in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$17.32
Penang$4.74
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
37%A taxi fare in Penang is 37% cheaper than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$1.73
Penang$1.09
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
31%Coffee is 31% more expensive in Penang than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$3.41
Penang$4.48
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 2.77 MYR
1 MYR = 0.37 AUD
Last checked on Sun, 15/06
Distance: 8519 kms
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 1 kms
Penang airports
Penang International (PEN)How far from city centre: 8 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Penang

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Penang?
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How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Penang at Opodo?
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Is Penang expensive to visit compared to Johannesburg?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Penang costs an average of 1.09 AUD, 37% cheaper than Johannesburg, with a fare of 1.73 AUD,

while train tickets costs 72% less in Penang: 0.73 AUD against 2.60 AUD in Johannesburg.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 4.74 AUD in Penang, 73% less than the 17.32 AUD in Johannesburg.

The price of the coffee is around 31% more expensive in Penang, with an average of 4.48 AUD , while in Johannesburg the coffee costs 3.41 AUD.

How is the weather in Penang compared to Johannesburg?
While in Johannesburg the temperatures can reach an average of 31.84 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6 mm ,Penang's temperatures can go up to 33.58 ºC during the hot season, with 3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 21.83 ºC in Penang, compared to the -0.43 ºC average degrees reported in Johannesburg. During the winter period, Johannesburg can register 0.9 mm precipitation, while Penang have an average of 3 mm rain level.

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