Nomad score
5.7 / 10
8 key factors
Cost of living
$986
per month, nomad profile
Internet speed
No data
Data unavailable
Weather today
30° / 26°
high / low, °CAbout Sandakan
Sandakan, Malaysia 🌴 offers a laid-back coastal vibe, low cost of living, and easy access to nature like the Sepilok rainforest and Kinabatangan wildlife. It’s great for nomads who value peace over nightlife. Internet can be decent in town, but it’s not a major remote-work hub, so it suits flexible, low-key workers best 💻🌊
Through the year
Best in January (63) · now 62
J 63
F 63
M 63
A 62
M 62
J 63
J 62
A 63
S 63
O 62
N 63
D 63
Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm
Key scores
Quick costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.24 per cup |
| Beer | $1.99 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.99 per meal |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $14.90 per month |
| Mobile Plan | $7.45 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $22.10 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $124.15 per month |
| Coworking Space | $74.49 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 | Kota Kinabalu |  MY
Malaysia |
$1,859 | 6.6 | Compare |
| 2 | Balabac |  PH
Philippines |
$924 | 4.2 | Compare |
| 3 | Bandar Seri Begawan |  BN
Brunei |
$2,744 | 5.6 | Compare |
| 4 | Semporna | MY
Malaysia |
$1,291 | 5.2 | Compare |