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Living in Kuala Lumpur

Modern skyline, mixed food cultures and low living costs.

Weather

January / July average: 27°C / 28°C
Sunny days a year: 200
Best time for a trial stay: November to April

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Everyday life

Cost of living vs. home: $ Much cheaper
Language: Malay; English widely spoken

Warm wintersBig cityFood sceneRemote-work hubLower cost

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Living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Pinned