Should I move to Penang?

Penang, Malaysia has a cost of living 78.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.9). It is ranked #474 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 83.6 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Penang?

The cost of living in Penang is 78.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.9). Groceries are 57.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 75.3% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately MYR 1,648 per month. Local purchasing power index is 83.6 (NYC = 100).

🇲🇾 Malaysia · #474 of 577 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Penang?

78.1% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-78.1%

vs NYC

MYR 1,648

1 rum, stadskärna

83.6

Köpkraft

Moderate

Köpkraft

Kostnadsindex: Numbeo, kombinerat med Expatistan och LivingCost där de finns (New York = 100) · Data: mars – oktober 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön: flytta till Penang?

Kostnadsfördelning: Penang

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

21.9 Affordable

Hyra

7.6 Very affordable

Livsmedel

42.9 Affordable

Restauranger

24.7 Very affordable

Köpkraft

83.6 Moderate

Hyra i Penang

1 rum, stadskärna MYR 1,648/mo

1 rum, utanför centrum MYR 939/mo

3 rum, stadskärna MYR 2,498/mo

3 rum, utanför centrum MYR 1,698/mo

Besparing utanför centrum 43% billigare

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇲🇾 Kuching

Malaysia

CoL index 19.7

Jämför Kuching vs Penang →

🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

CoL index 24.2

Jämför Kuala Lumpur vs Penang →

🇮🇶 Erbil

Iraq

CoL index 21.8

Jämför Erbil vs Penang →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Penang på några sekunder.

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