Kuala Lumpur Scores

  • Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.

  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1300.
  • Free WiFi: Almost half of all cafes, restaurants and gas stations have free wi-fi. But there are cases when you have to pay for Wi-Fi, the cost is usually indicated in the check.

  • Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.

  • Internet: There is high-speed Internet in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Education: Secondary and higher education institutions provide a very mediocre level of knowledge, which indicates the need to reform them and introduce new, more effective programs and trained teachers in Kuala Lumpur.

  • Level of happiness: More people satisfied with their daily activities and lives.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.

  • Walkability: Kuala Lumpur has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.

  • Air quality: The air is considered to be very clean. A favorable climate, no sources of dust.
  • Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.

  • Fits for families: There are not so many places where you can spend a good time with your family and children, but almost all of them provide excellent service.

  • Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Kuala Lumpur.

  • Safety: In general, the situation is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
  • Startup friendly: In the past few years, startups in Kuala Lumpur have gained high popularity, increasing the flow of money invested.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Kuala Lumpur are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

  • Female friendly: Women are still not only dependent on the will of men, but also systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation and discrimination on the basis of gender.

  • English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $800 a month.
  • Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Kuala Lumpur is extremely difficult.

  • Freedom of speech: There is no formal freedom of speech. Any negative information in the media is prohibited. Foreign radio programs are jammed.