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Faro or Penang

Comprehensive comparison between Faro (Portugal) 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 Faro. Faro has a cost rating of 52/100, while Penang has a cost rating of 30/100.
In terms of safety, Faro ranks higher with a safety score of 90/100, compared to Penang at 82/100. Faro's safety score is 90/100 and Penang's safety score is 82/100.
Average rent in Faro is typically €700 - €1,050 per month, whereas typical rent in Penang averages €350 - €650 per month.
For Faro, the visa process is rated as: Portugal Digital Nomad Visa (D8) & D7 Passive Income Visa (Portugal’s world-renowned D8 Digital Nomad Visa (minimum monthly income ~€3,280) and D7 Passive Income / Retirement Visa with direct permanent residency and EU citizenship after 5 years.). 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.).