Top expat cities

Malaysia

Kuching

#5 Top 5 cities

Kuching is a calm and relatively comfortable city for a longer stay, especially for people who prefer less pressure and lower costs than Kuala Lumpur.

Country overview

Population

402Β 738

Year-round temperatures

Day: 31°C aΕΎ 32°C

Night: 23°C aΕΎ 24°C

Climate

Steadily hot and humid equatorial climate throughout the year.

Distance to the sea

20 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Costs

Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

8/10

Kuching is relatively calm by Malaysian city standards, but petty theft, scams, road safety, and limited late-night transport still merit ordinary precautions.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Prolonged monsoon rain can cause river and flash flooding around Kuching, while landslides, thunderstorms, heat, and periodic haze can disrupt travel and outdoor activity.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Long-term expats
  • Couples
  • Retirees
  • Small business owners

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊAustralians
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese
  • πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬Singaporeans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Strong civic amenities

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment