At a glance
 MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
 ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Nomad score | 6.6 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,859 / mo | $1,936 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 30° / 24°C | 31° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 58 Moderate | 57 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 29.6°C | 30.4°C |
| Average low | 24°C | 23°C |
| Precipitation | 246 mm / mo | 363 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 274 h / mo | 266 h / mo |
| Humidity | 81% | 90% |
| Rain days | 21.4 / mo | 26.7 / mo |
| Wind speed | 11.3 km/h | 8.5 km/h |
MY
Kota Kinabalu · average high by month
J 28
F 29
M 29
A 30
M 31
J 30
J 30
A 30
S 30
O 29
N 29
D 29
ID
Sanur · average high by month
J 30
F 30
M 31
A 31
M 31
J 30
J 30
A 30
S 30
O 31
N 31
D 31
Air quality
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 58 | 57 |
| PM2.5 | 14.1 µg/m³ | 13.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 15.1 µg/m³ | 14 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 144 µg/m³ | 65 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 5.7 | 8 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.9 | 5.9 |
| Startup Scene | 3.7 | 3.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 8.2 | 7.6 |
| Green Spaces | 7.6 | 5.8 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.8 | 4.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| Weather | 6.4 | 8.2 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.8 | 7.2 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Cost of Living | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Currency Stability | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.9 | 7.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.2 | 7.0 |
| Nightlife | 5.6 | 4.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.1 | 7.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.8 | 5.7 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.7 | 7.8 |
| Online Community Presence | 4.0 | 5.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.6 | 7.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.1 | 5.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.0 | 5.7 |
| Internet Speed | 7.2 | 7.9 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.3 | 8.8 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| Food Scene | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.6 | 7.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.1 | 7.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.6 | 6.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.8 | 5.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.6 | 3.5 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| Political Stability | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| Visa Ease | 6.4 | 6.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Cleanliness | 6.7 | 6.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Family Friendly | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Language Barrier | 7.7 | 6.2 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.6 | 7.9 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.0 | 7.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Safety | 7.7 | 8.1 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Cycling | 3.4 | 6.8 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Public Transit | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.1 | 9.1 |
| Walkability | 5.4 | 6.9 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 4.8 | 6.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.3 | 5.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.4 | 6.0 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.5 | 5.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.4 | 7.8 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $56 per pair | $44 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $28 per dress | $27 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $86 per pair | $80 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $102 per month | $53 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $5.59 per ticket | $3.54 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.17 per cup | $2.24 per cup |
| Beer | $4.06 per pint | $2.65 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $3.05 per meal | $2.36 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $25 per meal | $38 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.33 per meal | $4.42 per meal |
| Apples | $2.92 per kg | $3.24 per kg |
| Bread | $1.07 per loaf | $1.30 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.71 per bottle | $0.47 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.98 per liter | $1.65 per liter |
| Rice | $1.40 per kg | $1.09 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.59 per kg | $5.60 per kg |
| Beef | $11 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $19 per bottle | $15 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $165 per month | $106 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $15 per month | $8.84 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $17 per visit | $29 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.57 per purchase | $5.01 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $241 per month | $206 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $419 per month | $501 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $965 per month | $1,091 per month |
| Coworking Space | $114 per month | $141 per month |
| Coliving Space | $305 per month | $648 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $20 per month | $8.84 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $38 per month | $18 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $10 per visit | $12 per visit |
| Laundry | $3.81 per kg | $0.88 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $11 per month | $7.37 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $29 per month | $32 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.89 one-time | $15 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $41 per month | $38 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $6.35 per hour | $8.84 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $38 per month | $24 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.27 per trip | $0.50 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.76 per km | $0.38 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $20 per month | $15 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.54 per trip | $2.06 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.52 per liter | $0.85 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $11 per month | $109 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Kota Kinabalu
|
ID
Sanur
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $30 per month | $27 per month |