Petaling Jaya, 🇲🇾 Malaysia Overview
🇲🇾 Petaling Jaya,
Malaysia
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Nomad Score
7.1
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ABOUT
Petaling Jaya is a convenient base for digital nomads 🇲🇾💻 It offers fast internet, plenty of cafés, coworking spaces, malls, and easy access to Kuala Lumpur. The city is well connected by rail and ride-hailing, with lots of food options and modern amenities. It’s urban, practical, and often more affordable than central KL 🌆
KEY STATS
Cost of Living
$2,087/mo
Internet Speed
Data unavailable
Weather Today
35°C / 24°C 🌤️
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
KEY SCORES
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| 💸 Cost of Living | 7.2 |
| 🚀 Internet Speed | 8.5 |
| 🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity | 6.3 |
| 🛡️ Safety | 7.8 |
| 🏠 Accommodation Cost | 6.8 |
| ☀️ Weather | 5.4 |
| ✊ Racial Tolerance | 7.3 |
| ♀️ Female Friendly | 7.3 |
HUB MOMENTUM
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QUICK COSTS
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom) | $533.22 per month |
| 💻 Coworking Space | $139.65 per month |
| ☕ Coffee | $3.68 per cup |
| 🍺 Beer | $4.82 per pint |
| 🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive) | $3.81 per meal |
| 🚌 Monthly Transport Pass | $12.70 per month |
| 🧴 Mobile Plan | $11.43 per month |
| 💻 Internet (60 Mbps+) | $29.20 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 | Cyberjaya | $1,803/mo | 7.0 | Compare |