Malaysia

Malaysia

Malaysia has 61 cities tracked for digital nomads. Explore the cost of living, weather, internet speed, and safety below, then jump into the best cities to base yourself.

Very affordable ($841/mo.)

Great value for long stays and everyday expenses.

Ratings

Cost of living

$841/mo.
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Best cities in Malaysia

Top-ranked destinations based on cost of living, weather, internet, and safety.

Kuching
Kuching

Kuching

2.7

Malaysia

27°C
$816 / mo
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

2.6

Malaysia

27°C
$1,030 / mo
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

2.5

Malaysia

27°C
$902 / mo
Melaka
Melaka

Melaka

2.4

Malaysia

27°C
$814 / mo
Ipoh
Ipoh

Ipoh

2.4

Malaysia

27°C
$913 / mo
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru

2.4

Malaysia

27°C
$1,038 / mo
George Town
George Town

George Town

2.3

Malaysia

27°C
$972 / mo

Weather

Typical temperatures and rainfall by month, based on recent historical averages.

JanJanuary
20°C
20°C
FebFebruary
20°C
20°C
MarMarch
20°C
20°C
AprApril
20°C
20°C
MayMay
20°C
20°C
JunJune
20°C
20°C
JulJuly
20°C
20°C
AugAugust
20°C
20°C
SepSeptember
20°C
20°C
OctOctober
20°C
20°C
NovNovember
20°C
20°C
DecDecember
20°C
20°C
Best timeYear-round
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Top attractions

Petronas Twin Towers

Petronas Twin Towers

Mount Kinabalu Sabah

Mount Kinabalu Sabah

Batu Caves Kuala Lumpur

Batu Caves Kuala Lumpur

Langkawi SkyBridge

Langkawi SkyBridge

George Town Penang

George Town Penang

Jonker Street

Jonker Street

Sepilok Orangutan Center

Sepilok Orangutan Center

Kuching Waterfront

Kuching Waterfront