Puerto PrincesavsPenang (George Town)
📶
Penang (George Town) has 4x faster internet
100 Mbps avg download speed
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Puerto Princesa
Penang (George Town)
Total Budget
$900/mo
$850/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$250/mo ✓
$350/mo
Coworking
$80/mo
$75/mo ✓
Meal Out
$3
$3
Coffee
$2 ✓
$3
Penang (George Town) is $50/mo cheaper (6% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa
📶 Internet25-50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🇲🇾 Penang (George Town)
📶 Internet100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Puerto Princesa
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days287/year
Penang (George Town)
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days284/year
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
26°27°
Apr
28°28°
Jul
27°28°
Oct
27°27°
Puerto PrincesaPenang (George Town)
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇵🇭Puerto Princesa
🇲🇾Penang (George Town)
💰
Monthly Budget
$900
$850
📶
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
100 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4/5
4/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.6/10
4/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
10/10
Winner🎉
Nightlife
4/10
5/10
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Walkability
5/10
7/10
Winner👥
Community
small
medium
Winner0
Puerto Princesa wins
vs
5
Penang (George Town) wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
💻Developer
Penang (George Town)
100 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Penang (George Town)
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Penang (George Town)
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇵🇭Puerto Princesa
Pros
- +UNESCO Underground River - world wonder
- +Ultra affordable cost of living
- +Gateway to Palawan paradise islands
- +English widely spoken
Cons
- −Internet can be inconsistent
- −Limited nightlife options
- −Power outages occasionally occur
- −Remote location requires flights
🇲🇾Penang (George Town)
Pros
- +Legendary street food scene - Asia's food capital with Char Kway Teow laksa and more
- +Extremely affordable - comfortable living under $850/month
- +UNESCO World Heritage Site - stunning colonial architecture and temples
- +High English proficiency - easy communication everywhere
Cons
- −Hot and humid year-round - 24-32°C with high humidity
- −WiFi historically slower than other destinations - improving with fiber rollout
- −Limited coworking scene compared to KL or Bali
- −Monsoon season September-November brings heavy rain
