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Bilbao or Penang

Comprehensive comparison between Bilbao (Spain) 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, Penang is more affordable than Bilbao. Bilbao has a cost rating of 50/100, while Penang has a cost rating of 30/100.
In terms of safety, Bilbao ranks higher with a safety score of 88/100, compared to Penang at 82/100. Bilbao's safety score is 88/100 and Penang's safety score is 82/100.
Average rent in Bilbao is typically €700 - €1,000 per month, whereas typical rent in Penang averages €350 - €650 per month.
For Bilbao, the visa process is rated as: Spanish Digital Nomad Visa & EU Freedom (Spain’s Nomad Visa offers non-EU remote professionals 1-to-3 year residence permits, alongside EU right of residence.). 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.).