Moving to Malaysia from Afghanistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Afghanistan to Malaysia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Afghanistan to Malaysia, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Malay. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kuala Lumpur averages 90°F vs 67°F in Kabul, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Afghanistan to Malaysia, based on official data.
Who's moving to Malaysia?
Top countries of origin for Malaysia's foreign-born residents.
- 1,241,634
- 585,864
- 415,717
- 350,605
- 148,096
- 117,990
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21.2,478
Afghanistan
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Afghanistan to Malaysia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malaysia performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malaysia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Afghanistan generally does better on environment, though Malaysia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Malaysia performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Malaysia generally does better on employment & economy, though Afghanistan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Malaysia performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.
Data: Afghanistan Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kabul | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 91°/75°F (33°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) | 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) |
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| Month | Kabul | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) | 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.5°C) |
| Feb | 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.8°C) |
| Mar | 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) | 92°/74°F (33.2°/23.2°C) |
| Apr | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 92°/75°F (33.1°/23.7°C) |
| May | 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) | 91°/75°F (32.9°/23.9°C) |
| Jun | 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) | 90°/74°F (32.3°/23.2°C) |
| Aug | 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) | 90°/74°F (32.3°/23.1°C) |
| Sep | 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) |
| Oct | 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) |
| Nov | 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.9°C) |
Malaysian Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and Malaysia. To live, work, or study long-term in Malaysia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Malaysia's immigration authority.
Afghanistan passport holder visiting Malaysia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Malaysia passport holder visiting Afghanistan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Malaysia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Malaysia has 12.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Malaysia safe for expats?
Malaysia performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malaysia is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.
How is healthcare in Malaysia compared to Afghanistan?
Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malaysia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Malaysia, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. Malaysia scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).
What's the weather like in Malaysia compared to Afghanistan?
The average high temperature in Kuala Lumpur is 90°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Kuala Lumpur receives around 95.6 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.
What language do they speak in Malaysia?
The official languages in Malaysia are English and Malay. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.
