Kota Bharu, 🇲🇾 Malaysia Overview
🇲🇾 Kota Bharu,
Malaysia
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Nomad Score
5.9
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ABOUT
Kota Bharu, Malaysia 🇲🇾 is a cultural city with lower living costs and a relaxed pace, making it appealing for digital nomads seeking an affordable base. ☕️ You’ll find local food, traditional markets, and a quieter lifestyle, but coworking options and nightlife are limited compared with bigger hubs. Great if you value culture and calm over convenience. 🌴
KEY STATS
Cost of Living
$1,142/mo
Internet Speed
Data unavailable
Weather Today
31°C / 24°C ⛈️
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
KEY SCORES
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| 💸 Cost of Living | 8.5 |
| 🚀 Internet Speed | 7.3 |
| 🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.1 |
| 🛡️ Safety | 7.7 |
| 🏠 Accommodation Cost | 8.7 |
| ☀️ Weather | 5.7 |
| ♀️ Female Friendly | 6.5 |
| ✊ Racial Tolerance | 6.4 |
HUB MOMENTUM
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QUICK COSTS
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom) | $124.15 per month |
| 💻 Coworking Space | $44.69 per month |
| ☕ Coffee | $1.99 per cup |
| 🍺 Beer | $2.98 per pint |
| 🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.48 per meal |
| 🚌 Monthly Transport Pass | $14.90 per month |
| 💻 Internet (60 Mbps+) | $24.83 per month |
| 🧴 Mobile Plan | $9.93 per month |
VISITS (LAST 30 DAYS)
OTHER CITIES IN MALAYSIA 🇲🇾
| # | City | Cost/mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuala Lumpur | $2,163/mo | 7.5 | Compare |
| 2 | Penang | $2,125/mo | 7.4 | Compare |
| 3 | George Town | $1,765/mo | 7.3 | Compare |
| 4 | Petaling Jaya | $2,087/mo | 7.1 | Compare |
NEARBY DESTINATIONS
| # | City | Country | Cost/mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alor Setar | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1,229/mo | 5.9 | Compare |
| 2 | Cameron Highlands | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1,612/mo | 5.9 | Compare |
| 3 | Perhentian Islands | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1,614/mo | 5.4 | Compare |
| 4 | Redang Island | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1,539/mo | 4.9 | Compare |