Penang, Malaysia
Laid-back island with a famous food scene, popular with long-stay retirees and nomads.
At a Glance
payments
Cost$1,050/mo
group
Population794k
sunny
Weather Score68/100
security
Safety IndexGood
wifi
Internet78/100
directions_walk
WalkabilityFair
Tags
beachlow_costquietremote_work
Score Breakdown
Weather6.8
Safety7.5
Affordability8.8
Healthcare7.8
Walkability5.5
Internet7.8
Last updated 2026-08-29