The co-working space phenomenon isn’t just a startup buzzword anymore. Even large corporations are buying into this modern outlook on offices.
After all, it’s nice to have an office space that already has all of the required amenities provided and maintained, which removes the hassle from bedraggled managers or bosses.
And as many believers of the co-working spaces have touted, it’s a great way to build connections with individuals outside of your normal officemates in a setting that can easily lead to business partnerships.
In many ways, it’s also the great equaliser for everyone from freelancers, startups, SMEs to even large corporations to exist together in the same space.
If you’re a believer in what co-working spaces have to offer, but are unsure about where to start, these are some charts that compare the prices and facilities of co-working spaces in Klang Valley, with their rates and a short description of what they have to offer.
We’ve included as many as we could find, as long as they had rates available online.
Hot Desk
The hot desk allows the more extroverted among us to network outside of our usual comfort zones.
It also allows flexibility in terms of location on a monthly, to even daily basis. Generally, the hotdesk is ideal for companies that are just starting out, or freelancers and digital nomads to find a temporary home in.
Co-Working Space | Location | Rates/Month | Rates/Day | Hours | Selling Point |
MaGIC | Cyberjaya | RM150 | RM30 | 8.00am–6.00pm | Spacious location at the heart of the startup scene. |
Uppercase Bangsar | KL (Bangsar) | RM450 | N/A | 8.00am–7.00pm | Has showers and personal lockers. |
START | KL (Bangsar) | RM450 | RM35 | 9.00am–7.00pm | Free van shuttle service, quiet neighborhood and active community. |
BMGS Pudu | KL (Changkat) | RM180 | N/A | N/A | Opportunity to explore the ASEAN market, especially China. |
Common Ground (Damansara Heights) |
KL (Damansara Heights) |
RM499 | N/A | N/A | Premium location and emphasis on IT-based community. |
CEO Suite KL | KL (Maxis Tower, KLCC) |
RM800 | N/A | N/A | Spacious and fully furnished workspace. |
Tedboy Express | KL (Menara Standard Chartered) |
RM400 | RM50 | 8.00am–8.00pm | Spacious amenities and nearby lunch options. |
Common Ground (Mont Kiara) |
KL (Mont Kiara) | RM399 | N/A | N/A | Premium location and emphasis on IT-based community. |
Servcorp | KL (Nu Tower 2) | RM230 | N/A | 4-Hours | Convenient, premium location and wheelchair accessible. |
AIRSpace | KL (Sri Petaling) | RM350 | RM40 | 9.00am–6.00pm | Thoughtful laptop-friendly lights and ergonomic chairs. |
Common Ground (TTDI) | KL (TTDI) | RM399 | N/A | N/A | Premium location and emphasis on IT-based community. |
WORQ | KL (TTDI) | RM300 | N/A | 24-Hours | High event volume and high number of amenities available. |
Jetpack Coworking & Events Space |
Kuala Lumpur | RM450 | RM30 | 9.00am–6.30pm | Quiet, lots of sunlight and swimming pool. |
The Startup | Kuala Lumpur | RM150 | RM30 | 24-Hours | Many F&B options and near a surau. |
The Co. | Kuala Lumpur | RM650 | RM50 | 9.00am–6.00pm | Near Monorail. Upbeat and spacious. |
Impact Hub | Kuala Lumpur | RM500 | N/A | 9.00am–7.00pm | Global co-working franchise and flexible membership. |
Nook | Kuala Lumpur | RM400 | RM50 | N/A | Cozy, near LRT and with a pool table. |
Colony | Kuala Lumpur | RM528 | RM27 (per 8-hour day) | 24-Hours | Premium location with luxurious amenities. |
Paper + Toast | Kuala Lumpur | RM700 (charged per week) | RM40 | 9.00am–6.00pm | First co-working space in Malaysia and near monorail. |
H Space | Petaling Jaya | RM290 | RM25 | 9.00am–6.00 pm | Connecting small business with creative freelancers and service providers. |
Meja4u | Petaling Jaya | RM380 | RM30 | N/A | Near LRT and the EVOLVE Mall. |
KiasuLab | Petaling Jaya | RM350 | N/A | N/A | Experienced in product development and able to nurture high-potential startups commercialise. |
The Thinking Loft | Petaling Jaya | RM500 | RM30 | 9.00am–10.00 pm | Showers, prayer rooms and lots of natural lighting. |
H Space (Bandar Utama) | Petaling Jaya | RM390 | N/A | N/A | Connects small business with creative freelancers and service providers. |
H Space (Kota Damansara) | Petaling Jaya | RM290 | N/A | N/A | Connects small business with creative freelancers and service providers. |
Whitespace | Puchong | RM389 | N/A | N/A | Near IOI Mall. |
CO3 Social Office | Puchong | RM1000 | RM60 | 4-Hours | One of the largest co-working spaces, with a slide. |
WorQit | Seri Kembangan | RM180 | RM18 | N/A | Good for startups and cheap food options. |
Co-Labs | Shah Alam | RM250 | RM15 | 10.00am–7.00pm | Showers available and access to nearby university’s facilities. |
Hour Loft | Shah Alam | RM299 | N/A | 10.00am–12.00am | Convenient location and café-like space |
KLEX | Subang Jaya | RM350 | RM20 | 9.00am–6.00pm | Diverse community and a walk away from restaurants and malls. |
The Success Factory | Subang Jaya | RM600 | RM35 | 10.00am–6.00pm | Diverse, entrepreneur-focused community. |
Fixed Desk
The dedicated desk is similar to a hotdesk, but it allows you the luxury of being able to set up on a set table just for you, rather than move around at the communal hotdesk area.
In some co-working spaces, the fixed desks are even cordoned off into a more private space compared to the hotdesk area.
It’s a decent middle ground for those who are looking for a similar vibe to the hotdesk, while still needing a space to call home.
Co-Working Space | Location | Rates/Month | Selling Point |
MaGIC | Cyberjaya | RM200 | Spacious location at the heart of the startup scene. |
Uppercase Bangsar | KL (Bangsar) | RM550 | Comes with showers and personal lockers. |
START | KL (Bangsar) | RM700 | Free van shuttle service in a quiet neighborhood and active community. |
Common Ground (Damansara Heights) |
KL (Damansara Heights) |
RM899 | Premium location and emphasis on IT-based community. |
Common Ground (Mont Kiara) |
KL (Mont Kiara) | RM499 | Premium location and emphasis on IT-based community. |
AIRSpace | KL (Sri Petaling) | RM450 | Thoughtful laptop-friendly lights and ergonomic chairs. |
Common Ground (TTDI) |
KL (TTDI) | RM559 | Premium location and emphasis on IT-based community. |
WORQ | KL (TTDI) | RM600 | High event volume and high number of amenities availabe. |
Jetpack Coworking & Events Space |
Kuala Lumpur | RM450 | Quiet, lots of sunlight and swimming pool. |
The Co. | Kuala Lumpur | RM850 | Near Monorail. Upbeat and spacious. |
Colony | Kuala Lumpur | RM868 | Premium location with luxurious amenities. |
H Space (Bandar Utama) |
Petaling Jaya | RM590 | Connects small business with creative freelancers and service providers. |
H Space (Kota Damansara) |
Petaling Jaya | RM490 | Connects small business with creative freelancers and service providers. |
CO3 Social Office | Puchong | RM1200 | One of the largest co-working spaces, with a slide. |
Co-Labs | Shah Alam | RM350 | Showers available and access to nearby uni’s facilities. |
KLEX | Subang Jaya | RM500 | Diverse community, a walk away from restaurants and malls. |
Private Office
The private offices is suitable for teams that may seek a bit of privacy, or even individuals that would like to have space for their own to run their business.
This might include businesses who work with physical produces, like blueprint storage or clothes.
Co-Working Space | Location | Rates/Month | Selling Point |
Common Ground (Damansara Heights) |
KL (Damansara Heights) |
RM1099 | Premium location and emphasis on IT-based community. |
Incub8 | KL (Mont Kiara) | RM1,500 (RM50/Day) |
Professional secretary services, prime location and business mentorship. |
Common Ground (Mont Kiara) |
KL (Mont Kiara) | RM599 | Premium location and emphasis on IT-based community. |
AIRSpace | KL (Sri Petaling) | RM1200 | Thoughtful laptop-friendly lights and ergonomic chairs. |
Common Ground (TTDI) |
KL (TTDI) | RM659 | Premium location and emphasis on IT-based community. |
WORQ | KL (TTDI) | RM500 | Premium location and emphasis on IT-based community. |
The Startup | Kuala Lumpur | RM90 (6 months) |
Many F&B options and near a surau. |
Colony | Kuala Lumpur | RM2088 | Premium location with luxurious amenities. |
H Space (Bandar Utama) |
Petaling Jaya | RM1500 | Connects small business with creative freelancers and service providers. |
H Space (Kota Damansara) |
Petaling Jaya | RM1500 | Connects small business with creative freelancers and service providers. |
Whitespace | Puchong | RM489 | Near IOI Mall. |
Co-Labs | Shah Alam | RM450 | Showers available and access to nearby uni’s facilities. |
KLEX | Subang Jaya | RM800–RM1150 (depending on pax) |
Diverse community which is a walk away from restaurants and malls. |
Most of them also offer event spaces, though the rates for that tend to vary depending on time, so we have not included them.
As a general summary, you get what you pay for. The higher-priced co-working spaces either come with better in-house perks, or are housed in a prime working locations (such as proximity to the city center).
The industry has really taken off, and it’s still growing—quite a few of the spaces listed only opened in the past 12 months.
We looking forward to seeing how much more the local landscape will change and evolve even as this lifestyle of co-working offices grows in popularity.
Feature Image Credit: CO3 Social Office