Nomad score
7.4 / 10
8 key factors
Cost of living
$2,125
per month, nomad profile
Internet speed
No data
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Weather today
24° / 21°
high / low, °CAbout Penang
Penang, Malaysia is a great base for digital nomads 🌴💻 It offers a strong expat scene, reliable internet, and plenty of cafés and coworking spots in George Town. Living costs are relatively affordable, with tasty street food, great transport, and a relaxed island lifestyle that makes work-life balance easy.
Regions
Through the year
Best in February (59) · now 55
J 58
F 59
M 58
A 58
M 58
J 58
J 58
A 58
S 57
O 55
N 56
D 58
Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm
Key scores
Quick costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $298.26 per month |
| Coworking Space | $99.42 per month |
| Beer | $4.47 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.98 per meal |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $24.85 per month |
| Mobile Plan | $12.43 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $32.31 per month |
| Coffee | $1.86 per cup |
Other cities in Malaysia
| # | City | Cost / mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuala Lumpur | $2,163 | 7.5 | Compare |
| 2 | George Town | $1,765 | 7.3 | Compare |
| 3 | Petaling Jaya | $2,087 | 7.0 | Compare |
| 4 | Cyberjaya | $1,803 | 6.8 | Compare |
Nearby destinations
| # | City | Country | Cost / mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Langkawi |  MY
Malaysia |
$1,218 | 6.5 | Compare |
| 2 | Alor Setar | MY
Malaysia |
$1,229 | 5.9 | Compare |
| 3 | George Town | MY
Malaysia |
$1,765 | 7.3 | Compare |
| 4 | Ipoh | MY
Malaysia |
$1,554 | 6.5 | Compare |