Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to Malaysia
Malaysia costs USD 80–155 per person per day at a mid-range style. These 8 destinations come in at least 10% lower per day while still fitting a similar kind of trip.
Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Why these, and not a longer list
Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Malaysia's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Cheaper alternatives to Malaysia
- 1
Thailand
ThailandThailand runs about 11% cheaper per day on the ground than Malaysia.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 11% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 2
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco runs about 11% cheaper per day on the ground than Malaysia.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 11% cheaper per day
- Best March to May
- 3
Egypt
EgyptEgypt runs about 15% cheaper per day on the ground than Malaysia.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 15% cheaper per day
- Best October to March
- 4
Bali & Lombok
IndonesiaBali & Lombok runs about 13% cheaper per day on the ground than Malaysia.
- USD 70–135 per person per day
- 13% cheaper per day
- Best April to October
- 5
Colombia
ColombiaColombia runs about 19% cheaper per day on the ground than Malaysia.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 19% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 6
Vietnam
VietnamVietnam runs about 32% cheaper per day on the ground than Malaysia.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 32% cheaper per day
- Best February to April
- 7
Kerala & Goa
IndiaKerala & Goa runs about 34% cheaper per day on the ground than Malaysia.
- USD 55–100 per person per day
- 34% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 8
Albania
AlbaniaAlbania runs about 32% cheaper per day on the ground than Malaysia.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 32% cheaper per day
- Best May to September