Alternatives
Alternatives to Malaysia
Malaysia costs USD 80–155 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best December to March. These 8 destinations are the closest genuine substitutes in the catalogue.
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.
Alternatives to Malaysia
- 1
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong at the same things: food and cities and culture.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 11% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 2
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco is strong in April, May, September, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 11% cheaper per day
- Best March to May
- 3
Egypt
EgyptEgypt is strong in October, November, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 15% cheaper per day
- Best October to March
- 4
Mexico
MexicoMexico is strong in April, November, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best November to April
- 5
Bali & Lombok
IndonesiaBali & Lombok is strong in April, May, September, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–135 per person per day
- 13% cheaper per day
- Best April to October
- 6
South Africa
South AfricaSouth Africa is strong in April, September, October, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 83–170 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best February to April
- 7
Colombia
ColombiaColombia is strong at the same things: food and cities and culture.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 19% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 8
Vietnam
VietnamVietnam is strong in April, October, November, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 32% cheaper per day
- Best February to April