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Arequipa or Penang

Comprehensive comparison between Arequipa (Peru) and Penang (Malaysia). Analyze differences in purchasing power, housing, safety, and visas to make your next move.

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Based on 2026 cost of living data, Arequipa is more affordable than Penang. Arequipa has a cost rating of 22/100, while Penang has a cost rating of 30/100.
In terms of safety, Penang ranks higher with a safety score of 82/100, compared to Arequipa at 82/100. Arequipa's safety score is 82/100 and Penang's safety score is 82/100.
Average rent in Arequipa is typically €250 - €450 per month, whereas typical rent in Penang averages €350 - €650 per month.
For Arequipa, the visa process is rated as: Peru Rentista (Passive Income) & Digital Nomad Visa (Peru’s Rentista visa grants permanent residency to foreign remote earners / retirees (~$1,000/mo income), alongside digital nomad entries.). For Penang, the process is rated as: DE Rantau Nomad Visa & MM2H (Malaysia’s DE Rantau Nomad Visa grants remote workers up to 2 years residence (~$24k/yr income), alongside MM2H long-term residency.).