Ipoh is sat in the heart of Malaysia's Perak state, known for its colonial-era architecture, street art, and incredible food scene. Check out the city's old town, where British colonial buildings stand alongside coffee shops and boutique galleries. Try Ipoh's famous white coffee, and mouthwatering street food like chicken rice and bean sprout chicken, and wander through alleys adorned with colourful murals.
The Good
- ๐ Decent food options
- ๐ Streetfood
- โ Coffee
- ๐ด Strong ex-pat community
- โ๏ธ Warm weather
- ๐ฎ Safe
- ๐๏ธ Architecture
- โบ๏ธ Relaxing
The Bad
- ๐๏ธ Limited accomodation options
- ๐ก Unreliable wifi
Living costs
- Ipoh is the second most expensive place (out of 5) to live in Malaysia
- The average salary in Ipoh is
- It's about 129% cheaper to live in Ipoh than it is Athens
- You can expect to spend around $722.87 per month living here
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- Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
- Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026
Safety
Ipoh is generally safe with low crime rates, but standard precautions should still be taken, especially at night.
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