Nomad Watch

About Malacca

Malacca 🇲🇾 is a charming, walkable UNESCO city with a relaxed vibe, great food, and affordable living—ideal for digital nomads seeking inspiration and balance. ☕️📶 You’ll find cozy cafés, reliable internet in many areas, and plenty of culture to enjoy after work. Best for a slower pace rather than a buzzing startup scene. 🌿🏛️

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 198 mm Feb: 120 mm Mar: 207 mm Apr: 251 mm May: 247 mm Jun: 194 mm Jul: 146 mm Aug: 225 mm Sep: 200 mm Oct: 185 mm Nov: 309 mm Dec: 282 mm Jan: 30°C / 23°C Feb: 32°C / 23°C Mar: 32°C / 24°C Apr: 32°C / 24°C May: 32°C / 24°C Jun: 31°C / 24°C Jul: 31°C / 24°C Aug: 31°C / 23°C Sep: 31°C / 24°C Oct: 31°C / 24°C Nov: 31°C / 23°C Dec: 30°C / 23°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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Key scores

Cost of Living 8.0
Internet Speed 7.5
Safety 7.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.4
Accommodation Cost 7.7
Weather 4.9
Nomad Friendly 6.7
Female Friendly 7.3
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Malacca
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $368.18 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 $13.97 per month
Mobile Plan $11.43 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $27.93 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 Putrajaya MY Malaysia $2,044 6.5 Compare
4 Cyberjaya MY Malaysia $1,803 6.8 Compare

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