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About Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands, Malaysia 🍃 is a cool, scenic retreat with tea plantations, fresh air, and a slower pace—great for digital nomads seeking focus and relaxation. ☕️ Some cafés and accommodations offer decent Wi‑Fi, but infrastructure can be limited compared with big cities. Best for a peaceful workcation, not high-energy networking. 🧳💻

Through the year

Best in May (59) · now 58
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 225 mm Feb: 149 mm Mar: 156 mm Apr: 204 mm May: 178 mm Jun: 157 mm Jul: 95 mm Aug: 246 mm Sep: 211 mm Oct: 231 mm Nov: 276 mm Dec: 311 mm Jan: 21°C / 15°C Feb: 22°C / 15°C Mar: 23°C / 15°C Apr: 23°C / 16°C May: 24°C / 16°C Jun: 23°C / 16°C Jul: 23°C / 16°C Aug: 22°C / 16°C Sep: 22°C / 16°C Oct: 22°C / 16°C Nov: 22°C / 16°C Dec: 21°C / 16°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.3
Safety 8.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.6
Internet Speed 6.3
Weather 7.8
Accommodation Cost 6.7
Racial Tolerance 7.4
Female Friendly 7.9
Updated

Quick costs

Quick costs in Cameron Highlands
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $355.48 per month
Coworking Space $114.26 per month
Coffee $3.05 per cup
Beer $4.57 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.05 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $20.31 per month
Mobile Plan $12.70 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $33.01 per month

Other cities in Malaysia

Other cities in Malaysia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Kuala Lumpur $2,163 7.5 Compare
2 Penang $2,125 7.4 Compare
3 George Town $1,765 7.3 Compare
4 Petaling Jaya $2,087 7.0 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Kuala Lumpur MY Malaysia $2,163 7.5 Compare
2 Shah Alam MY Malaysia $1,689 6.3 Compare
3 Petaling Jaya MY Malaysia $2,087 7.0 Compare
4 Ipoh MY Malaysia $1,554 6.5 Compare

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