Is Penang more expensive than Colombo?

Penang is 0.6% cheaper than Colombo overall. Rent is 31.6% lower, groceries 8.9% cheaper, and restaurants 7.8% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Colombo or Penang?

Colombo has a purchasing power index of 19.4 while Penang has 78.5 (NYC = 100). Penang offers better purchasing power.

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🇱🇰 Colombo vs 🇲🇾 Penang

2026

Penang är 0.6% billigare

Kategori	🇱🇰 Colombo	🇲🇾 Penang	Skillnad
Levnadskostnader	34.3	34.1	-0.6%
Hyra	11.7	8.0	-31.6%
Livsmedel	48.4	44.1	-8.9%
Restauranger	25.6	23.6	-7.8%
Köpkraft	19.4	78.5	+304.6%

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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