Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Penang vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Guangzhou

Guangzhou is 0.5% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Penang ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Guangzhou Difference
Cost of Living 21.9 22.0 +0.5%
Rent 7.6 12.0 +57.9%
Groceries 42.9 41.0 -4.4%
Restaurants 24.7 25.2 +2.0%
Purchasing Power 83.6 96.9 +15.9%
Data from March โ€“ October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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