At a glance
 CO
Bogotá
|
 MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Malaysia |
| Nomad score | 6.7 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,864 / mo | $1,546 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 20° / 11°C | 31° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 56 Moderate | 117 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 18.9°C | 31.2°C |
| Average low | 8.9°C | 23.9°C |
| Precipitation | 74 mm / mo | 254 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 324 h / mo | 266 h / mo |
| Humidity | 79% | 81% |
| Rain days | 13.7 / mo | 23.3 / mo |
| Wind speed | 14.9 km/h | 11.2 km/h |
CO
Bogotá · average high by month
J 20
F 20
M 19
A 19
M 18
J 18
J 18
A 19
S 19
O 19
N 19
D 20
MY
Kuala Lumpur · average high by month
J 30
F 32
M 32
A 31
M 32
J 32
J 32
A 31
S 31
O 31
N 31
D 30
Air quality
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 56 | 117 |
| PM2.5 | 9.1 µg/m³ | 23.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 9.2 µg/m³ | 23.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 19 µg/m³ | 139 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 4.5 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.4 | 8.8 |
| Startup Scene | 7.9 | 7.6 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 3.4 | 8.5 |
| Green Spaces | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Weather | 6.7 | 4.7 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.1 | 8.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.0 | 8.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.1 | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living | 6.9 | 7.9 |
| Currency Stability | 4.7 | 7.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.0 | 7.9 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.0 | 7.5 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Indoors Fun | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Nightlife | 8.6 | 7.8 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.4 | 7.0 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| Nomad Friendly | 7.4 | 8.7 |
| Online Community Presence | 6.3 | 8.0 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.6 | 8.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 7.3 | 8.0 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 6.3 | 7.7 |
| Internet Speed | 9.0 | 7.9 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.1 | 8.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Food Scene | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 7.1 | 6.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.3 | 7.8 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Political Stability | 3.1 | 5.8 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.1 | 7.0 |
| Visa Ease | 7.4 | 8.2 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.0 | 6.4 |
| Cleanliness | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Environmental Quality | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Family Friendly | 5.7 | 7.1 |
| Language Barrier | 5.0 | 8.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.2 | 7.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.7 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 4.3 | 6.2 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 7.9 | 8.7 |
| Cycling | 7.2 | 3.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.9 | 8.3 |
| Public Transit | 6.3 | 7.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.8 | 4.7 |
| Walkability | 5.7 | 5.5 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Networking Opportunities | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.5 | 6.6 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.8 | 5.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $62 per pair | $72 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $17 per dress | $42 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $126 per pair | $86 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $69 per month | $24 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $3.15 per ticket | $3.92 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.75 per cup | $1.30 per cup |
| Beer | $1.95 per pint | $3.03 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $6.30 per meal | $2.94 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.61 per meal | $4.45 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $41 per meal | $30 per meal |
| Apples | $4.94 per kg | $4.63 per kg |
| Bread | $3.00 per loaf | $0.73 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.99 per bottle | $0.37 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.89 per liter | $2.06 per liter |
| Rice | $1.54 per kg | $0.78 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $12 per kg | $5.17 per kg |
| Beef | $10 per kg | $15 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $12 per bottle | $14 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $165 per month | $103 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $42 per month | — |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $25 per visit | $20 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $2.82 per purchase | $3.14 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $423 per month | $367 per month |
| Housing | $423 per month | $343 per month |
| Coworking Space | $110 per month | $122 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,040 per month | $931 per month |
| Coliving Space | $432 per month | $233 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $42 per month | $33 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $35 per month | $42 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $8.51 per visit | $6.12 per visit |
| Laundry | $10 per kg | $0.21 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $11 per month | $8.57 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $31 per month | $24 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $4.72 one-time | $2.94 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $31 per month | $38 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $12 per hour | $7.35 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
|
CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Start | $1.89 per trip | $0.73 per trip |
| Transportation | $70 per month | $20 per month |
| Taxi per km | $2.20 per km | $0.31 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $50 per month | $12 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $13 per trip | $2.94 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.36 per liter | $1.13 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $15 per month | $147 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Bogotá
|
MY
Kuala Lumpur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $105 per month | $54 per month |