Pangkor island travel budget

Pangkor island: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Pangkor island

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 13 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.1 per person
  • $ 7.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 542* (2268 MYR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 52 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 4.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 1539* (6426 MYR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 59 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 9.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 2164* (9030 MYR)

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



Cost of living in Pangkor island compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Pangkor island in 2024 is 53% 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 Pangkor island in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Pangkor island by expense type

Restaurant budget in Pangkor island

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Pangkor island is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.4/person
($ 2.8 to $ 7)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 5.8/person
($ 5.8 to $ 36)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.7/person
($ 4.2 to $ 7)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.6 for 500ml
($ 2.8 to $ 8.1)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.4 for 330ml
($ 2.8 to $ 7)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.8/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 4.2)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Pangkor island

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Pangkor island is 77% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 18/night
($ 18 to $ 18)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 35/night
($ 11 to $ 183)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 68/night
($ 14 to $ 502)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 51/night
($ 34 to $ 284)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 321
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 148/night
($ 78 to $ 465)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 484
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 13/month
($ 13 to $ 14)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 67/month
($ 29 to $ 352)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 66/month
($ 16 to $ 423)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 54/month
($ 19 to $ 97)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Family room
Family room
$ 75/month
($ 19 to $ 337)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Pangkor island

On average, the price of supermarket food in Pangkor island is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

85% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.6/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 7.7)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.4)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 2.1)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Pangkor island

On average, the price of transport in Pangkor island is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.8/ticket
( $ 1.8)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

32% 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 $ 0.7)

50% 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)
$ 1.1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 42/24hrs
($ 41 to $ 45)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Pangkor island

On average, budget for leisure activities in Pangkor island is 79% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.7/ticket
($ 4 to $ 5.8)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 1.7/hr
( $ 1.7)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Pangkor island

On average, shopping budget in Pangkor island is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.2/pack
($ 4 to $ 5.8)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 58
($ 36 to $ 83)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 17 to $ 71)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur
Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur
Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur
$ 521
(fair price: $ 422)
Sydney → Kuala Lumpur
Sydney → Kuala Lumpur
Sydney → Kuala Lumpur
$ 567
(fair price: $ 464)
London → Kuala Lumpur
London → Kuala Lumpur
London → Kuala Lumpur
$ 941
(fair price: $ 800)
Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur
Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur
Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur
$ 1013
(fair price: $ 815)
Auckland → Kuala Lumpur
Auckland → Kuala Lumpur
Auckland → Kuala Lumpur
$ 1211
(fair price: $ 996)
Dublin → Kuala Lumpur
Dublin → Kuala Lumpur
Dublin → Kuala Lumpur
$ 933
(fair price: $ 760)



About this information on the cost of living in Pangkor island

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

The information about the cost of living in Pangkor island was updated on 24-09-2024.

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