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VS Langkawi
Malaysia
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Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Langkawi | Kota Kinabalu | Best |
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| Rent | 420 USD | 450 USD | Langkawi |
| Food | 300 USD | 320 USD | Langkawi |
| Utilities | 58 USD | 60 USD | Langkawi |
| Transport | 18 USD | 25 USD | Langkawi |
| Healthcare | 48 USD | 50 USD | Langkawi |
| Internet | 26 USD | 28 USD | Langkawi |
| Entertainment | 150 USD | 156 USD | Langkawi |
| Other | 90 USD | 96 USD | Langkawi |
| Total (monthly) | 1,110 USD | 1,185 USD | Langkawi |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Langkawi | Kota Kinabalu | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 70 | 70 | Langkawi |
| Safety | 72 | 68 | Langkawi |
| Quality of life | 74 | 74 | Langkawi |
| Internet | 74 | 80 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Healthcare | 64 | 70 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Transport | 60 | 72 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Nightlife | 66 | 72 | Kota Kinabalu |
| Climate | 90 | 84 | Langkawi |
| English | 84 | 84 | Langkawi |
| Visa ease | 76 | 76 | Langkawi |