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

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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
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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 Alor Setar MY Malaysia $1,229 5.8 Compare
3 Penang MY Malaysia $2,125 7.4 Compare
4 Ipoh MY Malaysia $1,554 6.5 Compare

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