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Retiring in Sabah.
Nature, diversity, island time. Sabah draws retirees who want proximity to nature — diving at Sipadan, Mt Kinabalu as a backdrop — at moderate costs.
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Cities with local data
Data year: 2024/2025 · Belanjawanku · SWRC, Universiti Malaya
What retirement looks like here
A day in Sabah.
Kota Kinabalu provides the main urban amenities, with private hospitals and international schools. Coastal towns like Kudat or Tawau suit those who want to trade convenience for quiet. Note that some imported goods cost more than Peninsular due to shipping.
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