Is Penang more expensive than Kuala Lumpur?

Penang is 13.9% cheaper than Kuala Lumpur overall. Rent is 40.7% lower, groceries 11.1% cheaper, and restaurants 19.2% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Kuala Lumpur or Penang?

Kuala Lumpur has a purchasing power index of 109.3 while Penang has 78.5 (NYC = 100). Kuala Lumpur offers better purchasing power.

Jämförelse av levnadskostnader · 2026

🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur vs 🇲🇾 Penang

2026

Penang är 13.9% billigare

Kategori	🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur	🇲🇾 Penang	Skillnad
Levnadskostnader	39.6	34.1	-13.9%
Hyra	13.5	8.0	-40.7%
Livsmedel	49.6	44.1	-11.1%
Restauranger	29.2	23.6	-19.2%
Köpkraft	109.3	78.5	-28.2%

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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