Travel budget and cost of living in George Town (Malaysia) how much does a trip cost?

George Town travel budget

George Town: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to George Town

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in George Town for 2 people.

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

Cost of living in George Town compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in George Town in 2024 is 60% 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 George Town in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in George Town by expense type

Restaurant budget in George Town

Lunch

$ 2.3/person
($ 1.9 to $ 4.5)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 10/person
($ 5.5 to $ 17)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 3.8/person
($ 3.3 to $ 4.5)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 3.9 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5.5)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Imported beer

$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 4.5)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Cappuccino

$ 2.6/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 3.3)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in George Town

1-star hotel

$ 41/night
($ 18 to $ 207)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

2-star hotel

$ 53/night
($ 12 to $ 661)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150

3-star hotel

$ 70/night
($ 17 to $ 554)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

4-star hotel

$ 98/night
($ 32 to $ 264)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302

5-star hotel

$ 116/night
($ 58 to $ 356)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 452

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 43/month
($ 15 to $ 229)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160

Room with kitchen

$ 121/month
($ 17 to $ 852)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 102/month
($ 25 to $ 636)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Cottage or guest house

$ 70/month
($ 31 to $ 385)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Family room

$ 106/month
($ 19 to $ 629)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in George Town

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.7)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 6.1)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.5)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7

Potatoes

$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 2)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in George Town

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.2/km
($ 0.2 to $ 1.3)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.4/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.9
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in George Town

Cinema

$ 3.3/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 5.5)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 3.5/hr
($ 2.7 to $ 4.5)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in George Town

Cigarettes

$ 3.9/pack
($ 3.7 to $ 4.2)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 51
($ 23 to $ 90)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51

Summer dress

$ 26
($ 16 to $ 45)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur

$ 487
(fair price: $ 395)

Sydney → Kuala Lumpur

$ 534
(fair price: $ 438)

Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur

$ 964
(fair price: $ 776)

London → Kuala Lumpur

$ 905
(fair price: $ 765)

Auckland → Kuala Lumpur

$ 1116
(fair price: $ 915)

Dublin → Kuala Lumpur

$ 897
(fair price: $ 732)