Cost of Living in Penang (George Town)
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Penang (George Town), Malaysia
Budget
$502
per month
Mid-Range
$793
per month
Comfortable
$1,365
per month
Monthly Budget Breakdown
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $212 | $265 | $350 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $160 | $225 | $440 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $53 | $75 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| Total | $502 | $793 | $1,365 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$350/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$265/mo
Hostel$15/night
Airbnb$600/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$3
Mid-range Restaurant$8
Weekly Groceries$50
Coffee$3
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$75
SIM Card (Data)$10/mo
Gym Membership$35/mo
How Penang (George Town) Compares
-38%vs Asia
regional average
regional average
-52%vs Global
nomad average
nomad average
🇲🇾Penang (George Town)
$850/mo
Asia Average
$1,370/mo
Global Nomad Avg
$1,773/mo
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