Guides
Moving to KL, one question at a time.
Everything a foreigner needs to know before renting in Kuala Lumpur: whether you can, what you'll pay before you get the keys, what to check in the tenancy agreement, how the trains work and which areas to look in.
Before you move
The pass you need, the first month and what life costs.
Moving to Kuala Lumpur
The whole move in one guide: passes, the first 30 days, how renting works, what things cost and the questions newcomers ask.
Can foreigners rent?
Yes, with a passport and a valid pass. What landlords ask each kind of pass holder for, and the homes foreigners can't rent.
Cost of living
Rent, electricity, internet, transport and food: a typical month for one person or a couple, at three budgets.
Renting
From the offer letter to getting your deposit back.
Getting around
Most of the city is reachable by train, if you live near the right station.
Choosing where to live
Pick the area and the station first, then the home.
Where expats live
Neighbourhood guides along the rail lines, with typical rents and train times to KLCC, TRX and KL Sentral.
Station map
Every station with homes within walking distance, and how long the walk is.
Student accommodation
Condos, serviced residences and apartments within walking distance of each university and college campus.