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Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia's DE Rantau nomad pass, budget-airline hub, underrated infrastructure

In Kuala Lumpur, a mid-range month runs about $1,355 (MYR 5,536) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 70% of cities

Internet9.9/10

Among the 5% fastest cities for internet

Visas8/10

Easier visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking8/10

Better coworking than about 80% of cities

English8/10

More English-friendly than about 70% of cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness8.6/10

Better wellness options than about 85% of cities

Getting There9.3/10

Easier to reach than about 90% of cities

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