Which place is cheaper, Cordoba or Penang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Penang or Cordoba?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Penang and Cordoba. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Penang or Cordoba?
Penang
Just off the northwestern coast of Malaysia is the charming and diverse island state of Penang. As the link between the ancient kingdoms of Asia and Europe's colonial empire, this area is enriched with Malay, Chinese, Indian and European influences. This exciting culture is centered in George Town, the main city of the state.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Malaysia, The Best 2-Week Tours in Malaysia, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPenang $144Cordoba $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Penang is $144, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is $61. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Penang and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPenang $55Cordoba $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPenang $110Cordoba $98
Compare Hotels in Penang and Cordoba
Looking for a hotel in Penang or Cordoba? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Penang Hotel Prices and Cordoba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Penang $14Cordoba $2.86
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Penang
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Penang:
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Local Bus$1.43
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Island Ferry$0.57
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Bus From Airport to George Town$0.64
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Taxi From Airport to George Town$11
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Motorbike Rental (One Day)$7.13
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$2.38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Penang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Penang:
- Full-Day Private Transfer in Penang City : $275
- Penang to KUL Hotel (One Way Transfer): $237
- Private Transfer : Penang Hotel to Kuala Lumpur Hotel: $206
- Chauffeur: Penang Island to Singapore Van Transfer: $146
- Penang City to Kuala Lumpur City One-way Transfer: $140
- Swettenham Cruise Port to Penang Island hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $115
- Penang City to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $107
- Penang to Kuala Lumpur 1-way Transfer: $107
- Private Half Day Tour to Penang Island with Transfer Included: $70
- ATV Ride in Balik Pulau with Snacks and Transfers: $66
- Penang Airport Transfer ( 24/7): $59
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Port to Penang Island hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Penang or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Penang change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayPenang $64Cordoba $6.62
Typical Food Prices in Penang
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Penang:
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Snack$1.90
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Dinner at The Suffolk House (for 2)$81
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Lunch at Sakae Sushi (for 2)$69
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Lassy Juice$1.66
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Dinner for 2$3.57
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Street Stall Food$0.67
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.52
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Italian Lunch (for Two)$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Penang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Penang.
- Good Morning Penang Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Penang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Private Half-Day Hawker Trails Food Tour in George Town: $51
- Local Street Food Tour in Georgetown Penang : $62
- Eat Like A Local: Penang Street Food Tour: $62
- Penang Food Tour - Georgetown: $62
- 3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Dinner Hop in George Town Penang: $65
- 4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour: $88
- Authentic Local Food Tour with Scenic Walk: $89
- Malay Culinary Journey Cooking Class for the Adventurous Foodie: $92
- Authentic Indian Penang Cooking Class: $92
- Penang Cooking Class:Dive into Malaysian Cuisine with PenangChiak: $94
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Penang $55Cordoba $17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Penang
Here are a few typical costs in Penang for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Butterfly Gardens$7.37
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Trishaw Tour (One Hour)$7.13
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Fort Cornwallis Entrance$0.48
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Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi Entrance$2.38
Tours and Activities in Penang
Here are a few actual costs in Penang for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- George Town Highlights & Upside Down Museum tours (5 Hours): $67
- Penang City Temple Tour with Penang Hill(Fast Lane) & Kek Lok Si: $147
- 4 Hour Food and Heritage Walking Tour in Penang George Town: $93
- 4-Hour Heritage Walking Tour of Georgetown: $60
- 4-Hour Private Heritage Tour in George Town: $68
- 6 Hours Highlights of Penang Shared Tour : $75
- 6-Hours Penang Private Tour: $168
- 8 Hours of Penang Tour: $60
- All-Inclusive Penang George Town Private Tour: $153
- Back of the Bike Street Food Experience – Real Penang!: $88
- Best of Historical George Town Half Day Tour: $80
- Bukit Merah Orang Utan and Penang City Private Tour: $140
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPenang $18Cordoba $6.96
Typical Alcohol Prices in Penang
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Penang:
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Beer$1.90
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Penang and Cordoba, we can see that Penang is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Penang is in Asia and Cordoba is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Penang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Penang than you might in Cordoba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Penang Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Penang or Cordoba?
Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Penang. When comparing the sizes of Penang and Cordoba, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Penang or Cordoba?
Cordoba has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Penang experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Penang or Cordoba in the Summer?
Both Cordoba and Penang during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Penang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Penang is much warmer than Cordoba. Typically, the summer temperatures in Penang in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Cordoba averages at about 10°C (50°F)in January.
In Cordoba, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Penang. In the summer, Penang often gets less sunshine than Cordobain January. Penang gets 211 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Penang. Penang usually gets more rain in July than Cordobain January. Penang gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryPenang 27°C (81°F)Cordoba 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Penang or Cordoba in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Penang and Cordoba. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Penang year-round.
In October, Penang is generally much warmer than Cordobain April. Daily temperatures in Penang average around 27°C (81°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Penang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Penang usually receives more rain than Cordobain April. Penang gets 340 mm (13.4 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilPenang 27°C (81°F)Cordoba 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Penang or Cordoba in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Penang as well as Cordoba. Penang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Penang is around the same temperature as Cordoba in the winter. The daily temperature in Penang averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Cordoba fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in July.
Penang usually gets more rain in January than Cordobain July. Penang gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyPenang 28°C (82°F)Cordoba 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Penang or Cordoba in the Spring?
Both Cordoba and Penang are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Penang throughout the year.
In the spring, Penang is a little warmer than Cordoba. Typically, the spring temperatures in Penang in April average around 28°C (82°F), and Cordoba averages at about 19°C (66°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Cordoba. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Penang. Penang usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during spring. Penang gets 218 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Penang. In April, Penang usually receives more rain than Cordobain October. Penang gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberPenang 28°C (82°F)Cordoba 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Cordoba and Penang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 330 mm (13 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 340 mm (13.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.