Nomad Watch

About George Town

George Town, Penang 🇲🇾 is a vibrant, walkable city with rich heritage, great street food, and a growing café culture ☕️. Digital nomads like its affordable cost of living, reliable internet in many coworking spaces, and easy access to beaches and nature 🏝️. It’s a creative, laid-back base with plenty of charm and community.

Through the year

Best in February (66) · now 65
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 135 mm Feb: 165 mm Mar: 221 mm Apr: 374 mm May: 408 mm Jun: 235 mm Jul: 155 mm Aug: 350 mm Sep: 292 mm Oct: 465 mm Nov: 379 mm Dec: 225 mm Jan: 30°C / 24°C Feb: 31°C / 24°C Mar: 31°C / 25°C Apr: 31°C / 25°C May: 31°C / 26°C Jun: 30°C / 25°C Jul: 31°C / 26°C Aug: 30°C / 25°C Sep: 30°C / 25°C Oct: 29°C / 25°C Nov: 29°C / 25°C Dec: 30°C / 24°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.9
Internet Speed 8.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 6.5
Safety 7.9
Weather 5.9
Accommodation Cost 7.6
Female Friendly 7.5
Racial Tolerance 8.2
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in George Town
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $444.35 per month
Coworking Space $114.26 per month
Coffee $3.05 per cup
Beer $3.81 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.05 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $12.70 per month
Mobile Plan $11.43 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $27.93 per month

Other cities in Malaysia

Other cities in Malaysia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Kuala Lumpur $2,163 7.5 Compare
2 Penang $2,125 7.4 Compare
3 Petaling Jaya $2,087 7.0 Compare
4 Cyberjaya $1,803 6.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Langkawi MY Malaysia $1,218 6.5 Compare
2 Penang MY Malaysia $2,125 7.4 Compare
3 Alor Setar MY Malaysia $1,229 5.9 Compare
4 Ipoh MY Malaysia $1,554 6.5 Compare

Continue exploring George Town