📍 Malaysia · Asia
Kuala Lumpur
Population: 1,982,000
About Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur provides strong infrastructure and good affordability relative to many regional business hubs.
✨ City Specialty
Affordable Southeast Asian business hub
❤️ Why People Love Kuala Lumpur
Good value for cost of living
Reliable transit and road connectivity
Growing startup and tech ecosystem
Multicultural food and lifestyle options
🗣️ Languages
🏢 Major Companies
- →Petronas
- →AirAsia
- →Maybank
- →CIMB
👤 Notable People
- ★Michelle Yeoh
- ★Nicol David
- ★Lee Chong Wei
City Scores
Cost of Living
| 💰 Single Person | $1000/month |
| 👨👩👧 Couple | $1600/month |
| 🏢 Rent (City Center) | $620/month |
| 🏘️ Rent (Outside Center) | $430/month |
| 🍕 Food | $220/month |
| 🚌 Transport | $35/month |
| 💡 Utilities | $75/month |
Environment & Infrastructure
🌍 Climate
📡 Internet
🚨 Crime & Safety
Safety Rating
Crime Statistics (per 100K)
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