Is Penang more expensive than Baku?

Penang is 0.3% cheaper than Baku overall. Rent is 29.5% lower, groceries 27.4% more expensive, and restaurants 36.9% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Baku or Penang?

Baku has a purchasing power index of 46.9 while Penang has 82.4 (NYC = 100). Penang offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇦🇿 Baku vs 🇲🇾 Penang

2026

Penang is 0.3% cheaper

Category	🇦🇿 Baku	🇲🇾 Penang	Difference
Cost of Living	34.2	34.1	-0.3%
Rent	11.2	7.9	-29.5%
Groceries	35.1	44.7	+27.4%
Restaurants	37.4	23.6	-36.9%
Purchasing Power	46.9	82.4	+75.7%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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