Side-by-side city decision

# Perhentian Islands vs A Coruña.

A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.

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Perhentian IslandsMalaysia2
VS
A CoruñaSpain3

$820Perhentian Islands monthly budget
$1,200A Coruña monthly budget
8 MbpsPerhentian Islands internet
200 MbpsA Coruña internet

Decision summary
A Coruña

A Coruña leads on more of the six headline signals.

Cost
Best budget
Perhentian Islands

Speed
Fastest internet
A Coruña

Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Perhentian Islands

Safety
Highest safety
Tie

Air
Cleanest air
A Coruña

Walk
Most walkable
A Coruña

Quick read

## Two cities at a glance

The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.

[Perhentian Islands](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/malaysia/perhentian-islands.md)
Malaysia

2/6

Budget$820
Internet8 Mbps
Vibe8/10

[A Coruña](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/a-coruna.md)
Spain

3/6

Budget$1,200
Internet200 Mbps
Vibe7/10

Full comparison

## Compare what matters

Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner.

Differences only

### Monthly budget and costs

7 signals

Total estimated budget
$820
$1,200

1-bed center rent
$350
$700

Coworking desk
$0
$150

Local meal
$4
$12

Cappuccino
$2
$2.5

Gym membership
$0
$40

Transport budget
$20
$50

### Work and infrastructure

2 signals

Internet speed
8 Mbps
200 Mbps

Nomad vibe
8/10
7/10

### Quality of life

5 signals

Safety index
75/100
75/100

Air quality
45/100
75/100

Walkability
4/10
8/10

Female safety
7/10
8/10

LGBTQ+ friendly
5/10
8/10

### Culture and climate

4 signals

Healthcare quality
Poor
Good

English proficiency
Average
Basic

Climate type
Tropical monsoon
Oceanic

Best time to visit
Mar - Oct
May - Sep

Beyond the numbers

## What each city asks you to trade

Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture.

[Perhentian Islands](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/malaysia/perhentian-islands.md)
Malaysia

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### Strengths

* Stunning turquoise waters and snorkeling

* Very low cost of living

* Relaxed island vibe

* No crowds outside peak season

* Friendly local community

* Authentic Malay seafood

### Trade-offs

* Unreliable and slow internet

* Very limited healthcare facilities

* Power outages during monsoons

* No coworking spaces

* Limited vegetarian options

* Monsoon season closures (Nov-Feb)

### Common visa routes

* Tourist visa (90 days)

* Social Visit Pass (extendable)

* Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)

[A Coruña](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/a-coruna.md)
Spain

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### Strengths

* Affordable cost of living

* Beautiful Atlantic beaches

* Excellent seafood and tapas

* Mild weather year-round

* Safe and walkable city

* Strong local culture and festivals

### Trade-offs

* English is not widely spoken

* Frequent rain and cloud cover

* Slower pace of life

* Limited coworking spaces compared to Madrid/Barcelona

* Nightlife is moderate

* Bureaucracy can be slow

### Common visa routes

* Digital Nomad Visa

* Non-Lucrative Visa

* Student Visa

Reading the result

## Use this as a planning benchmark

The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices.

Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices.
Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity.
Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.