Nomad score
5.5 / 10
8 key factors
Cost of living
$1,023
per month, nomad profile
Internet speed
No data
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Weather today
34° / 25°
high / low, °CAbout Mersing
Mersing, Malaysia is a quiet coastal town best known as a gateway to the Tioman Islands 🌴⛵. For digital nomads, it offers a low-cost, laid-back lifestyle with fresh sea air and a slower pace of life. Internet and coworking options are limited, so it suits remote workers who value calm over city conveniences 💻🌊.
Through the year
Best in January (60) · now 59
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Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm
Key scores
Quick costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $124.15 per month |
| Coworking Space | $62.07 per month |
| Coffee | $0.87 per cup |
| Beer | $1.99 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.99 per meal |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $14.90 per month |
| Mobile Plan | $8.69 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $24.83 per month |
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
| # | City | Country | Cost / mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johor Bahru |  MY
Malaysia |
$1,760 | 6.4 | Compare |
| 2 | Tioman Island | MY
Malaysia |
$1,727 | 5.4 | Compare |
| 3 | Jurong East |  SG
Singapore |
$3,591 | 6.6 | Compare |
| 4 | Changi | SG
Singapore |
$3,731 | 6.8 | Compare |