How much for
2 weeks in Malaysia?
From €2 street food to a Paris–Kuala Lumpur flight from €542: here is the real budget for a 15-day trip, item by item, with prices checked in June 2026.
Key takeaways
- ✔Budget €700 to €1,500 on the ground (excluding flights) for 2 weeks, roughly €45 to €100 per day per person depending on your comfort level.
- ✔The Paris–Kuala Lumpur return flight starts at €542 (Aviasales data from 13 June 2026), the single heaviest expense of the trip.
- ✔Malaysia remains one of the cheapest capitals in Southeast Asia: a hawker meal costs €2 to €3 and a 3 km Grab ride €1.20 to €3.60.
- ✔Total all-in budget: from ~€1,300 (backpacker) up to €2,500+ (comfort), flights included.
- ✔No visa needed for most Western tourists: entry is free for stays up to 90 days, and only the digital arrival card (MDAC) needs filling in.
How much do 2 weeks in Malaysia cost?
For 15 days in Malaysia, plan on between €700 (tight budget) and €1,500 (comfortable budget), excluding the international flight, on top of which you add a return from Paris starting at €542. The country comes in at a daily cost of €40 to €70 all-in in 2026, making it one of the most affordable destinations in Southeast Asia.
In practice, three profiles stand out. The backpacker who sleeps in dorms and eats at hawker centres gets by on around €45 to €55 a day. The comfort traveller, in a 3-star hotel with a few restaurants and activities, sits around €80 to €100 a day. The premium profile (4-5 star hotels, domestic flights, diving) easily passes €150 a day.
Detailed budget breakdown (15 days, per person)
| Expense item | Backpacker | Comfort | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return flight Paris–Kuala Lumpur | ~€550 | ~€650 | €900+ |
| Accommodation (14 nights) | €100–150 dorm €7–10/night | €450–550 3* hotel ~€35/night | €1,000+ 4-5* hotel |
| Meals (3/day) | €140 hawker ~€3 | €250–300 | €500+ |
| Local transport | €70 bus + Grab | €120–150 | €300+ domestic flights |
| Sightseeing & activities | €120 | €200–250 | €400+ diving, islands |
| Total on the ground (excl. flight) | ~€700–900 | ~€1,200–1,500 | €2,200+ |
| Total all-in | ~€1,300 | ~€1,900 | €3,100+ |
Indicative rate: €1 ≈ 4.9 RM (Malaysian ringgit), June 2026. Accommodation and meals based on Numbeo data and 2026 travel guides (see sources).
Which is the best month to fly?
The ticket is by far the most variable expense. According to Aviasales data from 13 June 2026 on the Paris (PAR) → Kuala Lumpur (KUL) return, the lowest fare drops to €542 in September, against €711 in July at the height of the summer season. Booking outside the school holidays saves you almost €170.
To compare in real time and book, you can check the live Paris–Kuala Lumpur deals on Aviasales. Also have a look at our roundup of cheap flights to Malaysia to keep track of the best windows.
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Accommodation, food and transport: what to expect
Where to stay: from €7 in a dorm to €35 in a 3* hotel
A bed in a hostel dorm costs RM 25 to 50 (€5 to €10) a night, a budget hotel RM 100 to 180 (€20 to €36), and a comfortable 3-star runs around €35 a night. Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Malacca offer the best value for money; the islands (Perhentian, Langkawi) push prices up in high season.
Eating: €2-3 a meal at a hawker centre
This is Malaysia's great strength. A dish at a hawker centre or a local restaurant comes to RM 10-15 (€2-3). Adding drinks and three meals a day, a traveller spends around RM 30-40 (€6-9) a day eating local. A mid-range restaurant meal sits between RM 60 and 100 for two. Find out what to order in our guide to Malaysian cuisine and our tips for eating halal.
Getting around: Grab, buses and trains at very low prices
A 3 km Grab ride costs RM 5 to 15 (€1.20 to €3.60), a city bus trip RM 1 to 3 (€0.24 to €0.72) and the Kuala Lumpur metro (MRT/LRT) just a few ringgit. To travel between cities, the ETS train and long-distance buses are comfortable and cheap. Full details in our guide to transport in Malaysia.
5 tips to cut the bill
- 1.Travel between September and November (outside the holidays) for flights €100 to €170 cheaper and less rain on the west coast.
- 2.Eat at the hawker centres: street food is safe, tasty and cuts your meal budget by five.
- 3.Use Grab and public transport rather than street taxis, and pick up a Touch 'n Go card for the metro.
- 4.Make the most of free activities: the KLCC parks, the Batu Caves, Penang street art, public beaches.
- 5.Keep domestic flights to the bare minimum (Borneo) and favour the train for the peninsula.
Before you leave, check the arrival formalities (MDAC) and, if you are thinking of staying, compare with the cost of living for settling in Malaysia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum budget for 2 weeks in Malaysia?
In backpacker mode (dorm, street food, public transport), plan on around €700 to €900 on the ground for 15 days, or roughly €1,300 including the return flight from Paris.
How much does a meal cost in Malaysia?
A dish at a hawker centre or a local restaurant costs RM 10 to 15, that is €2 to €3. A mid-range restaurant comes to RM 60-100 for two people.
What is the price of a Paris–Kuala Lumpur flight?
The return starts at €542 in September 2026 and rises to around €711 in July (Aviasales data from 13 June 2026). Prices vary with the season and how far ahead you book.
Do you need a visa to visit Malaysia?
No. Citizens of most Western countries get a visa exemption for up to 90 days. You only need to fill in the free digital arrival card (MDAC) within 3 days before the flight. See our page on the cost of a Malaysia visa.
When is the best time to go?
The west coast (Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi) is drier from December to March and around mid-year; the east coast (Perhentian, Tioman) is ideal from April to September. September-October combines cheaper flights with decent weather.
Is Malaysia expensive compared with Thailand?
The two countries have comparable budgets. Malaysia is often slightly cheaper for food and transport, and Kuala Lumpur ranks among the most affordable capitals in Southeast Asia in 2026.
Sources & last update
Article updated on 13 June 2026. Flight prices: data from Travelpayouts / Aviasales Data API (13 June 2026). On-the-ground costs based on:
- Numbeo & Kuala Lumpur / Malaysia 2026 budget guides (accommodation, meals, transport)
- Tourlane, EuroMalin — Malaysia travel budget 2026 (15-day ranges)
- Travelpayouts / Aviasales Data API — Paris–Kuala Lumpur airfares, data from 13 June 2026
Prices are given as a guide and vary with the season, the exchange rate and how far ahead you book. Always check live fares before booking.