Malaysia
Penang
Malaysian state
26°C · this month$1,500/mo1,740,4007 missions from 7 countries
Live & travel in Penang
Monthly budget
$1,500/mo
Prices vs USA: 33%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 4.059 MYR
Internet access
98%
of people online
Air quality
15.9
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Malay
Emergency
999
Plug types
BS 1363
Calling code
+60
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Feb 21, 2026
Climate by month
Temperature °CRain mm
Best months:JanuaryFebruary
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 84%
Embassies & consulates in Penang
7 missions from 7 countries
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Penang
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Frequently asked questions
Is Penang safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Malaysia at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.7 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Penang?
Roughly $1,500 per month for a remote worker, based on Malaysia price levels (33% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Penang in November?
In November Penang averages a high of 32°C, a low of 21°C and about 317 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Penang?
7 diplomatic missions, including China (Consulate General), Japan (Consulate General), and Thailand (Consulate General).
Cities in Malaysia
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.