At a glance
 MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Nomad score | 7.0 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,087 / mo | $2,044 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 33° / 25°C | 31° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 138 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | 113 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30.8°C | 30.5°C |
| Average low | 23.8°C | 23.8°C |
| Precipitation | 259 mm / mo | 299 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 265 h / mo | 263 h / mo |
| Humidity | 83% | 84% |
| Rain days | 23 / mo | 22.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 11.3 km/h | 12 km/h |
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
MY
Putrajaya · average high by month
J 30
F 31
M 31
A 31
M 31
J 31
J 31
A 30
S 30
O 30
N 30
D 30
Air quality
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 138 | 113 |
| PM2.5 | 31.2 µg/m³ | 28.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 31.4 µg/m³ | 28.6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 238 µg/m³ | 266 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 3.4 | 7.9 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.4 | 4.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| Startup Scene | 7.0 | 4.2 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| Green Spaces | 5.9 | 8.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.7 | 6.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.2 | 6.9 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Weather | 5.3 | 4.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.7 | 8.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Cost of Living | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Currency Stability | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.9 | 7.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.0 | 5.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.3 | 4.3 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.0 | 4.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.4 | 4.8 |
| Nightlife | 6.4 | 2.6 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.3 | 7.0 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 6.1 | 2.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 7.3 | 5.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 5.8 | 3.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.9 | 6.4 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 7.7 | 4.3 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 5.4 | 2.4 |
| Internet Speed | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.9 | 8.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 7.4 | 6.7 |
| Food Scene | 8.0 | 6.8 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.9 | 5.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.6 | 3.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.5 | 8.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 6.6 | 5.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.6 | 4.9 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Political Stability | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Tax Friendliness | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Visa Ease | 6.3 | 6.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.3 | 6.7 |
| Cleanliness | 6.6 | 8.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.2 | 7.5 |
| Family Friendly | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Language Barrier | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.6 | 7.4 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.1 | 8.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| Safety | 7.7 | 8.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Cycling | 3.6 | 4.8 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Public Transit | 7.7 | 6.6 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 8.6 | 8.0 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Walkability | 5.2 | 4.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 7.4 | 5.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.8 | 4.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 6.4 | 4.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 6.2 | 4.7 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.5 | 7.4 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $66 per pair | $61 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $36 per dress | $33 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $96 per pair | $89 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $102 per month | $89 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $6.09 per ticket | $5.59 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.68 per cup | $3.68 per cup |
| Beer | $4.82 per pint | $6.60 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $3.81 per meal | $3.81 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $33 per meal | $28 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.59 per meal | $5.59 per meal |
| Apples | $3.17 per kg | $3.17 per kg |
| Bread | $1.07 per loaf | $1.07 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.71 per bottle | $0.71 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.16 per liter | $1.98 per liter |
| Rice | $1.47 per kg | $1.65 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.09 per kg | $5.33 per kg |
| Beef | $12 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $19 per bottle | $19 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $152 per month | $165 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $13 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $19 per visit | $17 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.35 per purchase | $6.35 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $305 per month | $279 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $533 per month | $419 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $965 per month | $1,066 per month |
| Coworking Space | $140 per month | $140 per month |
| Coliving Space | $355 per month | $533 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $20 per month | $20 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $51 per month | $38 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $11 per visit | $11 per visit |
| Laundry | $8.89 per kg | $3.81 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $11 per month | $14 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $29 per month | $27 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.89 one-time | $8.89 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $46 per month | $41 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $8.89 per hour | $7.62 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $38 per month | $25 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.02 per trip | $1.14 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.38 per km | $0.56 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $13 per month | $13 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.05 per trip | $3.05 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.52 per liter | $0.52 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $11 per month | $11 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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MY
Petaling Jaya
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MY
Putrajaya
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $38 per month | $38 per month |