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Cities/Penang

Penang

Malaysia

A Malaysian island renowned as Southeast Asia's street food capital, with a UNESCO-listed George Town full of colonial architecture, murals, and temple-lined streets.

Population: 708K
Avg Income: $ 17K/yr
Avg. Temp: 28°C
Area: 1,048 km²
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20
Very Affordable

#201 of 250

60% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 747

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 354

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 53

per month

Restaurants

$ 147

per month

Transportation

$ 32

per month

Utilities

$ 79

per month

Entertainment

$ 56

per month

Healthcare

$ 5

per month

Clothing

$ 20

per month