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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 (56) · now 55
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 3 weeks ago

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 Petaling Jaya MY Malaysia $2,087 7.0 Compare
3 Shah Alam MY Malaysia $1,689 6.3 Compare
4 Ipoh MY Malaysia $1,554 6.5 Compare

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