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

Sungai Petani travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Sungai Petani

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

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

Cost of living in Sungai Petani compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Sungai Petani in 2025 is 58% 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 Sungai Petani in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Sungai Petani by expense type

Restaurant budget in Sungai Petani

Lunch

$ 3.6/person
($ 2.4 to $ 4.9)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 9.7/person
($ 9.1 to $ 19)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 4.3/person
($ 4.3 to $ 6.3)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 4.3 for 500ml
($ 3.6 to $ 7.2)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.7 for 330ml
($ 2.7 to $ 4.9)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 1.7/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 3.6)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.5/can
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Sungai Petani

1-star hotel

$ 42/night
($ 20 to $ 208)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 60/night
($ 13 to $ 778)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 80/night
($ 19 to $ 602)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 111/night
($ 38 to $ 352)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346

5-star hotel

$ 152/night
($ 76 to $ 418)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 577

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 42/month
($ 17 to $ 212)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 139/month
($ 18 to $ 991)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 113/month
($ 27 to $ 642)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 83/month
($ 58 to $ 305)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 119/month
($ 20 to $ 661)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Sungai Petani

Milk

$ 2/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.4)

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81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 3.6/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 7.2)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.8)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.2)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Sungai Petani

Bus ticket

$ 1.2/ticket
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
($ 0.2 to $ 1.4)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.7
($ 0.7 to $ 2.4)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Sungai Petani

Cinema

$ 2.9/ticket
($ 2.9 to $ 8.5)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 2.7/hr
($ 2.4 to $ 3)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Sungai Petani

Cigarettes

$ 4.2/pack
($ 4.2 to $ 6.3)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 58
($ 25 to $ 97)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 31
($ 23 to $ 49)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Kuala Lumpur

$ 992
(fair price: $ 819)

Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur

$ 564
(fair price: $ 458)

Sydney → Kuala Lumpur

$ 593
(fair price: $ 484)

Manchester → Kuala Lumpur

$ 936
(fair price: $ 797)

Montreal → Kuala Lumpur

$ 1311
(fair price: $ 1217)

Toronto → Kuala Lumpur

$ 1394
(fair price: $ 1129)