# Penang Shopping Secrets: iPhone Prices, Brand Outlets & What's Actually Cheaper Than India

By Prashant & Sunaina · 11 July 2025 · https://www.psvlogs.in/blog/penang-shopping-guide

> A full shopping day in Penang: iPhone 16 Pro Max at Machines, 1st Avenue, Gurney Plaza and Prangin malls, the Brands Outlet bargains, Bata, Mr DIY, H&M and Levi's prices compared with India.

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.

Watch the vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=forod5rXLLY

## Where we stayed
**Jen Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La**: an amazing location, right next to **1st Avenue Mall**.

## 1st Avenue Mall
- **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](https://www.psvlogs.in/blog/penang-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.