In a recent global survey assessing the experiences of individuals living and working abroad, Kuala Lumpur has achieved an impressive third position as the top city in Asia to reside in, and it has secured the eighth spot globally.
This recognition is part of the annual Expat City Ranking conducted by InterNations, the largest community worldwide for individuals living and working abroad.
Kuala Lumpur distinguished itself among the 49 cities included in the survey. Within Asia, it stands just behind Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, which claimed the first and second positions respectively.
Globally, Kuala Lumpur holds the eighth position, trailing the two UAE cities and four cities in Spain, along with Mexico City.
The top 10 cities according to InterNations’ Expat City Ranking 2023 are as follows:
1. Malaga, Spain
2. Alicante, Spain
3. Valencia, Spain
4. Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
5. Abu Dhabi, UAE
6. Madrid, Spain
7. Mexico City, Mexico
8. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
9. Bangkok, Thailand
10. Muscat, Oman
