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About Miri

Miri, Malaysia is a relaxed coastal city with a lower cost of living, friendly locals, and easy access to beaches and national parks 🌴🌊. It’s a good base for digital nomads who want a slower pace, decent cafés, and a more local vibe than bigger Malaysian cities. Wi‑Fi is generally usable, but it’s best for nomads who value lifestyle over nightlife 💻✨

Through the year

Best in October (60) · now 60
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 385 mm Feb: 244 mm Mar: 238 mm Apr: 218 mm May: 238 mm Jun: 219 mm Jul: 168 mm Aug: 268 mm Sep: 268 mm Oct: 293 mm Nov: 321 mm Dec: 363 mm Jan: 29°C / 23°C Feb: 29°C / 23°C Mar: 30°C / 24°C Apr: 30°C / 24°C May: 30°C / 24°C Jun: 30°C / 24°C Jul: 30°C / 24°C Aug: 30°C / 24°C Sep: 30°C / 24°C Oct: 30°C / 24°C Nov: 30°C / 24°C Dec: 29°C / 24°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 7.8
Internet Speed 7.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.3
Safety 7.7
Accommodation Cost 7.9
Weather 4.5
Nomad Friendly 4.4
Female Friendly 7.2
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Miri
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $368.18 per month
Coworking Space $88.87 per month
Coffee $3.30 per cup
Beer $4.06 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.05 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $25.39 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 Seria BN Brunei $2,143 5.1 Compare
2 Bandar Seri Begawan BN Brunei $2,744 5.6 Compare
3 Tutong BN Brunei $2,346 5.2 Compare
4 Kuala Belait BN Brunei $2,190 5.3 Compare

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