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Penang or San Sebastián
Comprehensive comparison between Penang (Malaysia) and San Sebastián (Spain). 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 San Sebastián. Penang has a cost rating of 30/100, while San Sebastián has a cost rating of 58/100.
In terms of safety, San Sebastián ranks higher with a safety score of 82/100, compared to Penang at 90/100. Penang's safety score is 82/100 and San Sebastián's safety score is 90/100.
Average rent in Penang is typically €350 - €650 per month, whereas typical rent in San Sebastián averages €800 - €1,200 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 San Sebastián, the process is rated as: Spanish Digital Nomad Visa & EU Freedom (Spain’s Nomad Visa provides non-EU remote workers a 1-to-3 year residence permit with streamlined tax benefits.).