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Honestly, shopping in Penang felt much cheaper than Kuala Lumpur, with lots of variety and deals. We went all out, including Prashant's belated birthday present.
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Where we stayed
Jen Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La: an amazing location, right next to 1st Avenue Mall.
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- KKV: cute Shin-chan, Mickey and Minnie, panda stuff, mouse pads and crayons. All our childhood favourites.
- Machines (an Apple reseller, ground floor): iPhone 16 Pro Max for 5,299 RM, the 16 Pro around 4,299 RM, and AirPods 4 for 799 RM. We bought the Desert Titanium, 256 GB and got a free AirTag (about ₹3,000 in India). Check warranty terms before buying.
- Brands Outlet (2nd/3rd floor): the real bargain. A local brand with good quality: 3 T-shirts for about ₹1,100, dresses for 20–30 RM, shorts, joggers, bags and shoes. A one-stop family shop.
- In the middle of the mall: Beverly Hills Polo Club stock sales. These are originals, not dupes, with handbags around 49 RM (about ₹1,000). Great gifts. Wallets and belts were 50% off.
Gurney Plaza (luxury)
Armani, Coach, Boss, Tommy, Rado, Karl Lagerfeld, with sales everywhere when we went. It has a good vibe and even displays luxury cars. Hush Puppies here sells bags and T-shirts too, not just shoes.
Uniqlo, H&M, Levi's
- Uniqlo: T-shirts around 59 RM. The collection is a bit different from India's.
- H&M: huge store, 50% off, from 39 RM. Cheaper than India.
- Levi's: even at 70% off, pricier than India. Shirts worked out to about ₹3,000.
Prangin Mall
Gadgets, phone covers and first copies of poor quality. Bata was cheap, with shoes and loafers around 50 RM (about ₹1,000). Jade bangles for 10–15 RM. And we finally won a Labubu from a claw machine after wasting money in every country (yes, it's a dupe).
Mr DIY
Very organised, with everything categorised: souvenirs, gifts, umbrellas, caps and kids' toys (cars for 7 RM).
George Town for souvenirs
Magnets, luggage tags and more, good and cheap. George Town guide.
Refuel: Hainanese chicken rice
Our favourite since Singapore: tender chicken with rice cooked in chicken broth. Healthy and delicious.
FAQs
Is the iPhone cheaper in Malaysia than India?
When we bought it, yes. The iPhone 16 Pro Max (256 GB) was 5,299 RM at Machines, an Apple reseller, and we got a free AirTag. Check current prices and warranty terms.
Where are the best bargains in Penang?
The Brands Outlet in 1st Avenue Mall (three T-shirts for about ₹1,100), Bata sales, Mr DIY for gifts, and George Town for souvenirs.
TAGS: PENANG · SHOPPING · IPHONE · OUTLET · MALAYSIA
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Prashant & Sunaina
A travel couple from Pune with Kashmiri Pandit × Maharashtrian roots, 8+ countries and counting. Every rupee shared.
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