Cameron Highlands travel budget

Cameron Highlands: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Cameron Highlands

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Cameron Highlands for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 5.7 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 160* (700 MYR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 3 per person
  • $ 4.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 609* (2660 MYR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 8.4 per person
  • $ 9.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 1142* (4998 MYR)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Cameron Highlands compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Cameron Highlands in 2024 is 53% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Cameron Highlands in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Cameron Highlands by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cameron Highlands

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cameron Highlands is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3/person
($ 2.3 to $ 4.6)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 11/person
($ 6.9 to $ 18)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.1/person
($ 3.5 to $ 4.6)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.1 for 500ml
($ 3.5 to $ 5.7)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 4.6)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 3.5)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 1.2)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Cameron Highlands

On average, the price of supermarket food in Cameron Highlands is 47% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.5/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 7.4)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.7)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.7)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Cameron Highlands

On average, the price of transport in Cameron Highlands is 66% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.5/km
($ 0.2 to $ 1.4)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.4/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.6
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Cameron Highlands

On average, budget for leisure activities in Cameron Highlands is 66% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.6/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 5.7)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cameron Highlands

On average, shopping budget in Cameron Highlands is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.1/pack
($ 4 to $ 4.4)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 59
($ 24 to $ 93)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 29
($ 22 to $ 47)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur
Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur
Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur
$ 504
(fair price: $ 410)
Sydney → Kuala Lumpur
Sydney → Kuala Lumpur
Sydney → Kuala Lumpur
$ 552
(fair price: $ 453)
Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur
Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur
Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur
$ 992
(fair price: $ 799)
London → Kuala Lumpur
London → Kuala Lumpur
London → Kuala Lumpur
$ 923
(fair price: $ 782)
Auckland → Kuala Lumpur
Auckland → Kuala Lumpur
Auckland → Kuala Lumpur
$ 1170
(fair price: $ 963)
Dublin → Kuala Lumpur
Dublin → Kuala Lumpur
Dublin → Kuala Lumpur
$ 917
(fair price: $ 752)



About this information on the cost of living in Cameron Highlands

The information about the cost of living in Cameron Highlands shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Cameron Highlands was updated on 27-10-2024.

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