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Taiping
City in Perak, Malaysia
Overview
Taiping is a charming city in Perak, famed for its colonial heritage, lush greenery, and tranquil Lake Gardens. With a relaxed pace and unique history, it offers an authentic Malaysian experience away from the crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Perak
Population
217,647
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
4.85°, 100.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$535
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$450
Cashless
60
English
55
Temperature
26.8°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
26.4°C
Record High
32.9°C
Record Low
20.0°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2369 mm
Internet Speed
162 Mbps
Upload
85 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
43
Coworking
0
Cafes
21
Nightlife
0
Parks
22
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TPG
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 64 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 69/100.
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