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Englishkuala lumpur, malaysia
When to visit
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Attractions in kuala lumpur, malaysia
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Day trips
Batu Caves
13 km 30 min by KTM Komuter
Iconic limestone caves with a giant Murugan statue and temples.
Google MapsGenting Highlands
50 km 1 hr by car
Cool hill resort with casinos, theme parks and mountain views.
Google MapsMelaka (Malacca)
145 km 2 hr by car/bus
Historic UNESCO city with Dutch, Portuguese and Chinese heritage.
Google MapsPutrajaya
25 km 30 min by car
Malaysia's administrative capital with modern architecture and parks.
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Getting there
Airports
Train stations
KL Sentral
KTM Komuter, ETS intercity, KLIA Ekspres/Transit, LRT, MRT
Putrajaya Sentral
KLIA Transit, ERL connections, local buses
From KUL use KLIA Ekspres/KLIA Transit to KL Sentral; from Subang take taxi or bus to city center.
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Useful information for kuala lumpur, malaysia
Shopping locationsBukit Bintang, Suria KLCC, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Central Market
Nightlife locationsChangkat Bukit Bintang, TREC KL, Bangsar
Popular casual restaurantsJalan Alor, Lot 10 Hutong, Village Park Nasi Lemak
Popular fancy restaurantsMarini's on 57, Cantaloupe, Nadodi
Popular coffee shopsVCR, PULP, Merchant's Lane, Feeka
Tap water safe to drinkNo
Digital nomad visaNo
Best taxi appGrab, MyCar
Taxi price / km$0.5
Tourists / year13000000
Population1800000
Mobile internet speed35 Mbps
Unemployment percentage3.5 %
Poverty percentage5.6 %
Average income / month$900
Average cost of living / month$1000
Hotel price / night from$20
Beer price from$2
Coffee price from$1.5
Street food price from$1.5
Restaurant meal price from$4
Local currencyMYR
Power plug typesG
ReligionsIslam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism
Spoken languagesMalay, English, Mandarin, Tamil
EthnicitiesMalay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous
Political orientationCenter-right
Population density7400 /km²
Geographical area243 km²
Possible natural disastersFloods, Haze (forest fire smoke), Landslides
Dangerous animalsMonkeys, Mosquitoes, Monitor lizards
Locations for a nice walkKLCC Park, Bukit Bintang, Perdana Botanical Garden, KL Bird Park
Public transportationsLRT, MRT, Monorail, KTM Komuter, RapidKL buses
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Malindo Air
Suggested vaccinationsRoutine vaccinations, Hepatitis A, Typhoid
Architecture typeModern skyscrapers, British colonial, Islamic, Art Deco
Average beer consumption per person / year4 l
Average wine consumption per person / year1 l
Tipping cultureNot expected, 10% service charge common, round up appreciated
Coworking / day$8
Airbnb / month$700
1BR rent / month$600
Gym / month$35
Daily budget (backpacker)$25
Daily budget (mid-range)$60
Overview for kuala lumpur, malaysia
English proficiencyGood
Traffic safetyBad
Friendly to foreignersGood
Freedom of speechBad
Public transportationGood
HealthcareGood
EducationAverage
Power grid reliabilityGood
Crime safetyAverage
WalkabilityAverage
NightlifeGood
Food sceneGood
LGBTQ+ friendlyAverage
Startup sceneAverage
Noise levelAverage
CleanlinessAverage
Nature accessAverage