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Malacca is a gem on the west coast of Malaysia, known for its heritage and well-preserved colonial buildings. Walk through its streets and visit historic sites like A Famosa fortress and Cheng Hoon Teng temple, and try the mouthwatering Nyonya cuisine. With its night markets, lively riverfront, and warm hospitality, Malacca offers a good mix of history, culture, and culinary delights for all visitors to enjoy.
The Good
- ๐ Decent food options
- ๐ Streetfood
- โ Coffee
- โ๏ธ Warm weather
- ๐ฎ Safe
- ๐ธ Very affordable
- ๐๏ธ Architecture
- ๐๏ธ Shopping
The Bad
- ๐๏ธ Limited accomodation options
- ๐ Traffic
- ๐ก Unreliable wifi
Living costs
โ ๏ธ Incomplete data
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Malaysia
cheaper than Malaysia median
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
- Malacca is the 2nd cheapest place (out of 5) to live in Malaysia
- The average salary in Malacca is
- It's about 822% cheaper to live in Malacca than it is Liverpool
- You can expect to spend around $342.98 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
Generally safe for tourists and digital nomads, with low crime rates; however, petty crime like pickpocketing can occur in crowded areas.
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