Penang, 🇲🇾 Malaysia Overview
🇲🇾 Penang,
Malaysia
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Nomad Score
7.4
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ABOUT
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.
KEY STATS
Cost of Living
$2,125/mo
Internet Speed
Data unavailable
Weather Today
24°C / 21°C ⛈️
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
KEY SCORES
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| 💸 Cost of Living | 8.2 |
| 🛡️ Safety | 8.5 |
| 🚀 Internet Speed | 8.5 |
| 🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity | 7.2 |
| 🏠 Accommodation Cost | 7.4 |
| ☀️ Weather | 3.6 |
| 🌍 Nomad Friendly | 7.8 |
| ♀️ Female Friendly | 7.8 |
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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 |
VISITS (LAST 30 DAYS)
OTHER CITIES IN MALAYSIA 🇲🇾
| # | City | Cost/mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuala Lumpur | $2,163/mo | 7.5 | Compare |
| 2 | George Town | $1,765/mo | 7.3 | Compare |
| 3 | Cyberjaya | $1,803/mo | 7.0 | Compare |
| 4 | Petaling Jaya | $2,087/mo | 7.0 | Compare |
NEARBY DESTINATIONS
| # | City | Country | Cost/mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Langkawi | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1,218/mo | 6.5 | Compare |
| 2 | Alor Setar | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1,229/mo | 5.9 | Compare |
| 3 | George Town | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1,765/mo | 7.3 | Compare |
| 4 | Ipoh | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1,554/mo | 6.8 | Compare |