Kuching
capital of Sarawak, Malaysia
Live & travel in Kuching
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Feb 21, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 87%
Embassies & consulates in Kuching
3 missions from 3 countries
Consulate 1
Where to eat in Kuching
- Kubah Ria ComplexBudget
No 1 Jalan Matang
- AlfrescoSplurge
2, Jalan Datuk Abang Abdul Rahim
- Pure Fish Ball CafeBudget
214, Jl. Padungan
- LepauMid-range
Jalan Ban Hock Road 99
- The JunkSplurge
80, Wayang St
- Bla Bla BlaSplurge
27, Jalan Tabuan
- See Good Food CentreSplurge
Lot 228-229, No, 53, Jalan Ban Hock
- Madam Tang's A Taste Of SarawakBudget
Lot 16, Wisma Nation Horizon, Jalan Petanak
- Chong Choon CafeBudget
275, Jalan Chan Chin Ann
- Choon Hui CafeBudget
34, Jalan Ban Hock
- Open Air MarketBudget
Jl. Market
- Lau Ya Keng Food CourtBudget
Carpenter St
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Kuching · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Kuching?
The travel guide to Kuching lists Kubah Ria Complex, Alfresco, Pure Fish Ball Cafe, Lepau, and The Junk.
Is Kuching safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Malaysia at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.7 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Kuching?
Roughly $1,500 per month for a remote worker, based on Malaysia price levels (33% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Kuching in November?
In November Kuching averages a high of 31°C, a low of 24°C and about 345 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Kuching?
3 diplomatic missions, including China (Consulate General) and Indonesia (Consulate General).
Cities in Malaysia
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.