Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Kota Kinabalu
City in Sabah, Malaysia
Overview
Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, Malaysia, is a lively coastal city set between the South China Sea and Borneo's lush rainforests. It's renowned for its multicultural markets, lively seafood scene, and as a gateway to Mount Kinabalu and island-hopping adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Sabah
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.97°, 116.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$820
Local Cost
$420
Local Income
$450
Cashless
70
English
60
Temperature
24.6°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
24.1°C
Record High
31.3°C
Record Low
17.6°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
2716 mm
Internet Speed
109 Mbps
Upload
69 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
423.0
Airport
BKI
Distance
5 km
Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
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 157 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 80/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.