LOCATION_DATA: KUALA LUMPUR, MY

Surviving the
Kuala Lumpur Dating Scene

Local data confirms it: Dating in Kuala Lumpur is different. From the late to dates to the foodie difficulty setting.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Foodie

GHOSTING RATE

38%

vs 52% Nat. Avg

MALE:FEMALE RATIO

1.03:1

AVG VCI SCORE

What's this?→

6.6 / 10

The "Kuala Lumpur Vibe" Deconstructed

If you feel like dating here is diverse, food-centric, relaxed., you're not crazy. Our data analysis of thousands of profiles in the MY area shows a distinct pattern.

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The #1 Complaint

"Late to dates" top the list of reasons why dates don't convert to relationships here.

2

The Competition

The average successful profile in Kuala Lumpur has a VCI Score of 6.6. Is yours keeping up?

LOCAL INSIGHT

"In Kuala Lumpur, if your first photo isn't a 9/10, you are invisible to 70% of users."

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