In the article we will tell you about the prices in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) for housing, food and transport, as well as how much a visa to this country costs.
The article will be useful both for those who are going to Malaysia for a long time, and for those who decided to visit this country for a short time. We will tell you about the prices in Malaysia (for example, Kuala Lumpur) for housing, food in supermarkets, restaurants and cafes, as well as the cost of visa and travel by transport.
Exchange rate: 1 Malaysian ringgit (MYR) ≈ 17.5 RUB.
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Visa for Malaysia
Russians do not need a visa to Malaysia for up to 30 days. If you are going to stay in Malaysia for a longer period, you need to issue in Moscow either a visa without approval for 2 months, which is issued on the day of application (you can then extend it for 2 months), or a visa with approval for 2 months, but with an extension up to 4 months (it takes a little longer than a visa without approval). In addition, there are multiple-entry visas to Malaysia (from 3 to 12 months), which must already be done directly in Malaysia.
Prices for food in cafes, restaurants, shops in Malaysia
Life in Malaysia is quite expensive compared to other Asian countries, which is not surprising - the standard of living is also higher here. If in Thailand at every turn there are makashnits (street stalls) and inexpensive cafes, then here it is not quite the case, and in comparison with Thailand, food prices in Malaysia are twice as expensive.
One dish in an inexpensive restaurant in Kuala Lumpur will cost about 8-12 RM, a cup of cappuccino - about 10 RM, tea - 3 RM, fresh juice - 3-4 RM. A dish in a restaurant can cost up to 16 RM. Lunch for two in such a restaurant with three courses and alcohol will cost about 60-80 RM. Combo at McDonald's or other fast food establishment - 7-12 RM per person. In the makashnitsa you can buy food for RM 3 or more
It is often relatively inexpensive to eat in shopping malls in Malaysia - look for food courts where food prices will be lower, and the food is more familiar.
Food prices in supermarkets in Malaysia
There are not too many supermarkets in Kuala Lumpur, most often you can find 7/11. Food prices in supermarkets in Malaysia are also higher than in Thailand.
Examples of how much some products cost:
- 1 liter of milk - 6-6.5 RM.
- 1.5 liters of water - 2-2.5 RM.
- 1 liter of juice - 6.5 RM.
- Loaf of bread - RM 3.
- A bottle of inexpensive wine - 50 RM.
- 0.5 l of local beer - from 9 RM.
- 0.33 imported beer - from 12 RM.
- A pack of cigarettes - 12 RM.
- Eggs (12 pcs) - about 5 RM.
- The cheese is very expensive - 36 RM.
- Fruits in the range of 5-15 RM, on average 8-10 RM. Very expensive grapes (up to 20 RM) and quite high prices for apples (up to 10 RM). Oranges cost about 8 RM, rambutans and mangosteen - 7-8 RM, vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes) - 3-4 RM.
Please note that alcohol is very expensive in Malaysia as it is a Muslim country. Inexpensive alcohol can be purchased in Langkawi.
For those who love shopping: many shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur are concentrated on Bukit Bintang Street (Pavilion and others).
Transportation prices in Malaysia
- One-way ticket for different types of transport (metro / monorail / electric train) - 1-3 RM, by bus - about 2-5 RM.
- Travel pass for a month - RM 100, for a week - RM 50.
- 1 liter of gasoline - 2.14 RM.
- Taxi - RM 3 (for each kilometer - RM 1.5).
In a taxi, it is best to ask to turn on the meter. Travelers write that if you arrive at the airport at night, taxi drivers greatly inflate the prices for their services.
Prices for hotels in Malaysia
How much your hotel in Malaysia will cost depends on your preferences and budget - housing prices can be completely different, as, in fact, in other countries. It is possible, but quite difficult to find a room in Kuala Lumpur for $ 12-15 per day, which is very cheap for the capital. There are a lot of good deals for $ 25-30, even more for $ 50.
Alternatively, look for accommodation on the spot, but this is not very convenient, especially if you have a lot of luggage and are arriving at night. Many people prefer to book a hotel for a couple of days and then look for cheaper accommodation on their own - as a rule, it is more profitable if you are going to stay in the city for a long time, and not move from place to place.
Searching for accommodation in Malaysia is best done on search engine sites. Hotellook.ru is ideal for searching hotels and hotels - it will help you find the cheapest options among many booking systems.
On a note: often hotels include a laundry service in their service. If there is no such service, washing will cost about 3-4 RM per kilogram.
