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Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
83
$1.3kMonthly Cost
80 MbpsInternet
75/100Safety
28°CAvg Temp
90/100Food
Overview
Affordable modern city with diverse food, good English, and easy regional travel
Highlights
- Very affordable luxury
- Everyone speaks English
- Amazing food diversity
- Modern infrastructure
Challenges
- Hot and humid year-round
- Need car to get around
- Conservative culture
Cost Breakdown
$1300/moAccommodation
$700Food & Groceries
$360Coworking
$120Entertainment & Other
$120$4
Avg Meal
$5
Beer
$3
Coffee
All Scores
Overall83
Cost85
Internet80
Safety75
Weather65
Walkability50
Nightlife70
Food90
Coworking82
Healthcare85
Air Quality55
LGBTQ+40
Family78
English85
Popular Neighborhoods
KLCCBangsarMont KiaraBukit Bintang
Quick Facts
Currency
MYR
Languages
Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Visa
90 days visa-free
Best Months
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Population
1,808,000
Climate
28°C
Avg Temp
80%
Humidity
200
Sunny Days
150
Rain Days
Internet
Average Speed80 Mbps
Mobile Speed45 Mbps
Reliability90%