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Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia · Asia
58
Nomad Score
Modern Southeast Asian capital with twin towers, huge malls, and diverse hawker food. Fast internet, excellent public transit, and very affordable for a major city. Hot and humid year-round with afternoon thunderstorms.
Monthly cost
$1,100
Accommodation
N/A
Internet speed
100 Mbps
Safety index
72/100
Current weather
23°C
Few clouds · feels 23°C (live)
USDMalayAsia/Kuala_LumpurNow: 23°C — Few clouds
Monthly temperature
Average temperature in Celsius by month
28
Jan29
Feb29
Mar29
Apr29
May28
Jun28
Jul28
Aug28
Sep28
Oct28
Nov28
DecJan
11d rain, 6h sun
Wet monsoon
Feb
9d rain, 7h sun
Less rain
Mar
12d rain, 6h sun
Thunderstorms
Apr
14d rain, 6h sun
Heavy rain
May
13d rain, 6h sun
Inter-monsoon
Jun
9d rain, 7h sun
Drier spell
Jul
8d rain, 7h sun
Less rain
Aug
9d rain, 7h sun
Mild wet
Sep
11d rain, 6h sun
Rainy picking up
Oct
15d rain, 5h sun
Peak rain
Nov
16d rain, 5h sun
Monsoon
Dec
14d rain, 5h sun
Wet season
Monthly weather breakdown
| Month | Temp | Rain days | Sun hours | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28C | 11 | 6h | 80% | Wet monsoon |
| Feb | 29C | 9 | 7h | 78% | Less rain |
| Mar | 29C | 12 | 6h | 78% | Thunderstorms |
| Aprnow | 29C | 14 | 6h | 80% | Heavy rain |
| May | 29C | 13 | 6h | 80% | Inter-monsoon |
| Jun | 28C | 9 | 7h | 78% | Drier spell |
| Jul | 28C | 8 | 7h | 76% | Less rain |
| Aug | 28C | 9 | 7h | 76% | Mild wet |
| Sep | 28C | 11 | 6h | 78% | Rainy picking up |
| Oct | 28C | 15 | 5h | 80% | Peak rain |
| Nov | 28C | 16 | 5h | 82% | Monsoon |
| Dec | 28C | 14 | 5h | 82% | Wet season |
Monthly cost breakdown
Estimated split of $1,100/mo (base USD · local USD)
Rent (1BR apartment)
$440
Food & Groceries
$242
Coworking / Cafe
$110
Transport
$88
Entertainment
$110
Utilities & SIM
$66
Miscellaneous
$44
Total estimated$1,100/mo
Nomad Score
58/ 100
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Cost of living91
W
Weather58
I
Internet speed67
S
Safety72
A
Walkability50
C
Coworking0
F
Fun & nightlife0
Trip budget (4w)
$1,876Accommodationest. $30/night
$840Flights (RT)estimate
$0Living costs$36/day
$1,008Transportride-hailing
$28Total$1,876
$67/day average
Practical info
- Currency
- USD
- Language
- Malay
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 3.14, 101.69
Location
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eSIM plans
Global 1GB / 7 days
Global (130+ countries)
1 GB7 daysAiralo
$5SE Asia 1GB / 7 days
Southeast Asia (8 countries)
1 GB7 daysAiralo
$5SE Asia 3GB / 30 days
Southeast Asia (8 countries)
3 GB30 daysAiralo
$10Global 3GB / 30 days
Global (130+ countries)
3 GB30 daysAiralo
$13
