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Malaysia · Asia · Population 158,336 · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

Penang in Malaysia (Asia) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$1050 incl. rent, a safety index of 60/100, an average annual temperature of 27.3°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$1050incl. rent · est. range

$900 – $1700

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

60/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

27.3°C avg/yr

3246mm · 3309h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

100Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband)

Air quality

16.7µg/m³ PM2.5 · Moderate

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

Official digital nomad visa

Source: Malaysia snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Penang?

Penang has an estimated monthly cost of ~$1050 including rent (range $900–$1700), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Penang safe?

Penang scores 60/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Malaysia?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaFree to Malaysia. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Penang?

Median fixed broadband download is about 100 Mbps (public statistical estimate).

About Malaysia

Malaysia: GDP per capita ~$13,125 (World Bank), HDI 0.807, Global Peace Index rank #10 (IEP 2024). Open Malaysia country page →

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