At a glance
 MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Nomad score | 5.8 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,142 / mo | $2,087 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 33° / 24°C | 31° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 68 Moderate | 164 Unhealthy |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30°C | 30.8°C |
| Average low | 24.1°C | 23.8°C |
| Precipitation | 289 mm / mo | 259 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 290 h / mo | 265 h / mo |
| Humidity | 85% | 83% |
| Rain days | 22.9 / mo | 23 / mo |
| Wind speed | 14.4 km/h | 11.3 km/h |
MY
Kota Bharu · average high by month
J 28
F 29
M 30
A 31
M 32
J 31
J 31
A 31
S 30
O 30
N 29
D 28
MY
Petaling Jaya · average high by month
J 30
F 31
M 31
A 31
M 31
J 31
J 32
A 31
S 31
O 31
N 30
D 30
Air quality
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 68 | 164 |
| PM2.5 | 14.6 µg/m³ | 48.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 14.7 µg/m³ | 49.4 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 73 µg/m³ | 251 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 2.3 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.6 | 5.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.7 | 8.8 |
| Startup Scene | 2.9 | 7.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Green Spaces | 5.5 | 5.9 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Weather | 5.3 | 5.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.0 | 9.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.0 | 8.7 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.4 | 7.0 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.6 | 8.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.5 | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living | 8.5 | 7.4 |
| Currency Stability | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.9 | 7.8 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.2 | 7.9 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.5 | 6.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Nightlife | 2.2 | 6.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.6 | 5.3 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.7 | 6.1 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.0 | 7.3 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.4 | 5.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.2 | 7.9 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.7 | 7.7 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.2 | 7.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.9 | 5.4 |
| Internet Speed | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.0 | 8.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.3 | 7.4 |
| Food Scene | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.1 | 6.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.4 | 6.6 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.7 | 7.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.1 | 7.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 5.3 | 6.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.7 | 6.6 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.0 | 5.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.8 | 5.2 |
| Political Stability | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.8 | 7.2 |
| Visa Ease | 5.7 | 6.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Cleanliness | 5.7 | 6.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.0 | 6.2 |
| Family Friendly | 6.5 | 7.4 |
| Language Barrier | 4.8 | 7.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.0 | 7.6 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Safety | 7.5 | 7.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.6 | 8.4 |
| Cycling | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.3 | 7.4 |
| Public Transit | 3.5 | 7.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 6.2 | 8.6 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Walkability | 4.2 | 5.2 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.7 | 7.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.3 | 5.8 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.4 | 6.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.8 | 6.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.1 | 7.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $37 per pair | $66 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $15 per dress | $36 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $50 per pair | $96 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $20 per month | $102 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $3.48 per ticket | $6.09 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.99 per cup | $3.68 per cup |
| Beer | $2.98 per pint | $4.82 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.48 per meal | $3.81 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $20 per meal | $33 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $3.48 per meal | $5.59 per meal |
| Apples | $2.48 per kg | $3.17 per kg |
| Bread | $0.87 per loaf | $1.07 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.62 per bottle | $0.71 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.74 per liter | $2.16 per liter |
| Rice | $0.99 per kg | $1.47 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $2.98 per kg | $6.09 per kg |
| Beef | $7.45 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $15 per bottle | $19 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $74 per month | $152 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $13 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $12 per visit | $19 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $1.99 per purchase | $6.35 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $124 per month | $305 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $124 per month | $533 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $497 per month | $965 per month |
| Coworking Space | $45 per month | $140 per month |
| Coliving Space | $199 per month | $355 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $7.45 per month | $20 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $12 per month | $51 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $2.98 per visit | $11 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.49 per kg | $8.89 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $9.93 per month | $11 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $25 per month | $29 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $3.72 one-time | $8.89 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $25 per month | $46 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $6.21 per hour | $8.89 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $20 per month | $38 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.49 per trip | $1.02 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.37 per km | $0.38 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $15 per month | $13 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.98 per trip | $3.05 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.55 per liter | $0.52 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $9.93 per month | $11 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Kota Bharu
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $20 per month | $38 per month |