Malacca travel budget

Malacca: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Malacca

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 22 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 4.9 per person
  • $ 1.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 481* (2282 MYR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 51 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 6.8 per person
  • $ 4.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 1328* (6286 MYR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 67 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 8.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 2125* (10066 MYR)

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



Cost of living in Malacca compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Malacca in 2024 is 54% 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 Malacca in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Malacca by expense type

Restaurant budget in Malacca

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Malacca is 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.4/person
($ 1.7 to $ 4.2)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 8.4/person
($ 6.4 to $ 13)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 3.1/person
($ 3.1 to $ 3.8)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.1 for 500ml
($ 2.5 to $ 5.3)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 3.8)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.2/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 4)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

73% 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 $ 0.5)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Malacca

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Malacca is 65% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 31/night
($ 17 to $ 135)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 36/night
($ 11 to $ 194)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 67/night
($ 18 to $ 374)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 67/night
($ 30 to $ 162)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 119/night
($ 63 to $ 235)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 32/month
($ 11 to $ 166)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 101/month
($ 37 to $ 296)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 72/month
($ 22 to $ 250)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 128/month
($ 43 to $ 388)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 102/month
($ 24 to $ 406)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Malacca

On average, the price of supermarket food in Malacca is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 2.5)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 2.5)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.7/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 9.3)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.8)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.2)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Malacca

On average, the price of transport in Malacca is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
( $ 0.4)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1/km
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

45% 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)

55% 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)
$ 1.3
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 37/24hrs
($ 34 to $ 41)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Malacca

On average, budget for leisure activities in Malacca is 59% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.2/ticket
($ 2.9 to $ 7)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
( $ 12)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Malacca

On average, shopping budget in Malacca is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.6/pack
($ 3.6 to $ 4.5)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 59
($ 44 to $ 75)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 25
($ 13 to $ 44)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur
Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur
Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur
$ 532
(fair price: $ 424)
Sydney → Kuala Lumpur
Sydney → Kuala Lumpur
Sydney → Kuala Lumpur
$ 568
(fair price: $ 448)
London → Kuala Lumpur
London → Kuala Lumpur
London → Kuala Lumpur
$ 867
(fair price: $ 752)
Manchester → Kuala Lumpur
Manchester → Kuala Lumpur
Manchester → Kuala Lumpur
$ 921
(fair price: $ 781)
Auckland → Kuala Lumpur
Auckland → Kuala Lumpur
Auckland → Kuala Lumpur
$ 1208
(fair price: $ 973)
Dublin → Kuala Lumpur
Dublin → Kuala Lumpur
Dublin → Kuala Lumpur
$ 861
(fair price: $ 700)



About this information on the cost of living in Malacca

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

The information about the cost of living in Malacca was updated on 23-03-2024.

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