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Kuching
City in Sarawak, Malaysia
Overview
Kuching is the riverside capital of Sarawak, blending colonial heritage, modernity, and lush green surroundings. The city is renowned for its relaxed atmosphere, diverse cuisine, and proximity to outdoor adventures in Borneo's rainforests.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Sarawak
Population
325,132
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
1.55°, 110.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$770
Local Cost
$475
Local Income
$470
Cashless
68
English
70
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
26.0°C
Record High
32.1°C
Record Low
22.0°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
3799 mm
Internet Speed
199 Mbps
Upload
78 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
81
Coworking
0
Cafes
57
Nightlife
16
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KCH
Distance
7 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped19 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 55 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 19 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 75/100.
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