How much does a kitchen renovation cost in George Town?

A George Town kitchen renovation typically falls between RM 18,000 and RM 92,000. The four bands: cabinet refresh RM 18-28k, mid-tier renovation RM 30-55k, full strip-and-rebuild RM 55-90k, and heritage shophouse kitchens RM 75-92k+ due to lime-plaster materials and conservation-zone permit costs.

What drives variance within a band?

Three factors compound: cabinetry material (built-in plywood RM 850-2,200/lf; particleboard 30-40% cheaper but degrades faster in Penang humidity), countertop choice (engineered quartz RM 350/lf vs porcelain slab RM 700/lf), and whether structural work like wall hacking or wet-zone tiling is included.

How long does a George Town kitchen renovation take?

Cabinet refresh: 1-2 weeks. Mid-tier: 4-6 weeks. Full strip-and-rebuild: 8-12 weeks. Heritage shophouse work adds 2-4 weeks for MBPP permit handling. Most contractors in George Town book 3-6 weeks ahead; heritage specialists often 2-3 months.

What's the price difference between a heritage shophouse kitchen and a condo kitchen?

Heritage shophouse kitchens cost 25-40% more than equivalent condo kitchens. The premium covers MBPP heritage permits (RM 3,000-6,000), lime-based plaster instead of gypsum (3-5x material cost), and specialist crews who don't damage 80-year-old timber framing.

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Kitchen Renovation in George Town, Penang typically costs RM 30,000 to RM 55,000 in total for a mid-tier job.

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RM 30,000 to RM 55,000 total

Assumes mid-tier finish, George Town pricing.

This is an indicative estimate, not a quote. Your actual price depends on scope, materials, and site conditions.

Rates reviewed 2026-07-07. Source: cost guide.

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Kitchen Renovation cost by city

City	Typical range
Bukit Mertajam	RM 21,000 to RM 38,500
Butterworth	RM 25,500 to RM 46,750
Bayan Lepas	RM 28,500 to RM 52,250
George Town	RM 30,000 to RM 55,000
Tanjung Bungah	RM 34,500.00 to RM 63,250.00

Ranges shown at the mid-tier renovation tier. Figures for cities other than George Town are adjusted from the George Town baseline.

Kitchen Renovation cost by finish tier

Finish tier	Typical range
Cosmetic refresh	RM 16,500.00 to RM 30,250.00
Mid-tier renovation	RM 30,000 to RM 55,000
Full strip-and-rebuild	RM 45,000 to RM 82,500
Rebuild / extension	RM 63,000 to RM 115,500

George Town pricing. Use the calculator above for figures adjusted to your city.

Rates editorially reviewed by Wei Han, founder of Penang Renovations, against the published cost guide, which was drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for factual accuracy against local contractor rates.

Kitchen Renovation pricing questions

How much does a kitchen renovation cost in George Town?: A George Town kitchen renovation typically falls between RM 18,000 and RM 92,000. The four bands: cabinet refresh RM 18-28k, mid-tier renovation RM 30-55k, full strip-and-rebuild RM 55-90k, and heritage shophouse kitchens RM 75-92k+ due to lime-plaster materials and conservation-zone permit costs.
What drives variance within a band?: Three factors compound: cabinetry material (built-in plywood RM 850-2,200/lf; particleboard 30-40% cheaper but degrades faster in Penang humidity), countertop choice (engineered quartz RM 350/lf vs porcelain slab RM 700/lf), and whether structural work like wall hacking or wet-zone tiling is included.
How long does a George Town kitchen renovation take?: Cabinet refresh: 1-2 weeks. Mid-tier: 4-6 weeks. Full strip-and-rebuild: 8-12 weeks. Heritage shophouse work adds 2-4 weeks for MBPP permit handling. Most contractors in George Town book 3-6 weeks ahead; heritage specialists often 2-3 months.
What's the price difference between a heritage shophouse kitchen and a condo kitchen?: Heritage shophouse kitchens cost 25-40% more than equivalent condo kitchens. The premium covers MBPP heritage permits (RM 3,000-6,000), lime-based plaster instead of gypsum (3-5x material cost), and specialist crews who don't damage 80-year-old timber framing.