Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
#1 Top 5 cities
Kuala Lumpur is the country's most complete expat city, with very strong services, transport, and an international job market.
Country overview
Population
1Â 453Â 975
Year-round temperatures
Day: 31°C až 33°C
Night: 23°C až 25°C
Climate
Consistently hot and humid tropical climate with frequent showers year-round.
Distance to the sea
35 km
Social atmosphere
8/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
8/10
Business friendliness
8/10
Safety
7/10
Kuala Lumpur is generally manageable with normal precautions, but snatch theft, pickpocketing, scams, burglary, and traffic risks are relevant, especially in crowded or poorly lit areas.
Natural disaster resilience
6/10
Intense monsoon rain can cause disruptive flash floods and landslides across the Klang Valley; heat, storms, and seasonal haze also affect daily life, while direct earthquake risk is lower.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
10/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇬🇧British
- 🇮🇳Indians
- 🇯🇵Japanese
- 🇰🇷Koreans
- 🇦🇺Australians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Large international community
- +Quality services
- +Airport access
- +International environment
- +Wide housing options
Cons
- −Traffic congestion
- −Noise
- −Higher prices