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Penang or Phnom Penh

Comprehensive comparison between Penang (Malaysia) and Phnom Penh (Cambodia). 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, Phnom Penh is more affordable than Penang. Penang has a cost rating of 30/100, while Phnom Penh has a cost rating of 24/100.
In terms of safety, Penang ranks higher with a safety score of 82/100, compared to Phnom Penh at 76/100. Penang's safety score is 82/100 and Phnom Penh's safety score is 76/100.
Average rent in Penang is typically €350 - €650 per month, whereas typical rent in Phnom Penh averages €400 - €700 per month.
For Penang, the visa 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.). For Phnom Penh, the process is rated as: 1-Year Ordinary Business Visa (EB Visa) (Cambodia offers the easiest 1-year renewable Ordinary (EB) Business Visa in Southeast Asia, with zero complicated income proofs.).