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Cartagena or Penang

Comprehensive comparison between Cartagena (Colombia) 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, Cartagena is more affordable than Penang. Cartagena has a cost rating of 28/100, while Penang has a cost rating of 30/100.
In terms of safety, Penang ranks higher with a safety score of 74/100, compared to Cartagena at 82/100. Cartagena's safety score is 74/100 and Penang's safety score is 82/100.
Average rent in Cartagena is typically €450 - €750 per month, whereas typical rent in Penang averages €350 - €650 per month.
For Cartagena, the visa process is rated as: Colombian Digital Nomad Visa (V Nómada) (Colombia’s Digital Nomad Visa gives non-EU remote workers up to 2 years residence with a very low income requirement (~$900/mo).). 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.).