Global Cost of Living Index
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Remote living in Malaysia.
Compare monthly costs, internet performance, and remote-work quality across 10 destinations in Malaysia.
10Cities tracked
$868Average monthly budget
133 MbpsAverage internet speed
7.3/10Average nomad vibe
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Explore cities across Malaysia.
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8/10 vibe
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George Town
Budget$905/mo
Internet185 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Malaysia
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Ipoh
Budget$715/mo
Internet120 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Malaysia
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Johor Bahru
Budget$905/mo
Internet115 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Malaysia
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Kota Kinabalu
Budget$835/mo
Internet110 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Malaysia
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Kuala Lumpur
Budget$1,015/mo
Internet215 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Malaysia
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Kuching
Budget$755/mo
Internet160 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Malaysia
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Langkawi
Budget$875/mo
Internet95 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Malaysia
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Malacca
Budget$815/mo
Internet120 Mbps
8/10 vibe
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Penang
Budget$905/mo
Internet180 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Malaysia
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Perhentian Islands
Budget$955/mo
Internet25 Mbps