prices in Malaysia in 2009
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updated on February 22, 2010
prices are in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) ~ usually about 3.5 ringgit per U.S. dollar
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transportation costs:
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gasoline (petrol), liter: RM 1.70 – 1.80
Rapid Penang bus fares: RM 1 – 3
Pulau Penang taxi metered rate: not applicable (drivers use ‘zone system’)
Pulau Langkawi taxi metered rate: not applicable (drivers use ‘zone system’)
Kuala Lumpur taxi metered rate: cheap, RM 2 to start, 10 sen per 150 meters, 10 sen per 45 seconds in traffic jam
Kota Kinabalu taxi from airport to downtown hostels: RM 20 ($5.40) for a ten-minute ride
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KL monorail train ride: RM 1.40+
Skybus nonstop bus from the curb in front of Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) of Kuala Lumpur International Airport north to KL Sentral Stesen (not in the center of the city): RM 8 / round trip: RM 14 (good deal!)
KLIA Ekspres train from KL Sentral train station to Kulala Lumpur International Airport’s international-flights terminal: RM 35
KLIA Transit train from Putrajaya station to KL Sentral Stesen in southwest Kuala Lumpur: RM 9.5
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Rapid Penang’s “City Hop On” buses in George Town, Penang: no charge
‘deluxe’ bus ride from KOMTAR, George Town, Pulau Penang to Puduraya Station in Kuala Lumpur: RM 34-40
‘deluxe’ bus ride from Puduraya Station in Kuala Lumpur to a bus terminal south of George Town, Pulau Penang: RM 36-40
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ferry from George Town, Penang to Butterworth: free-of-charge
ferry a motorcycle from Butterworth to George Town: RM 2
motorcycle on bridge from Pulau Penang to Butterworth, Province Wellesley: free of charge
motorcycle on bridge from Butterworth to Penang: RM 1.60
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Super Fast Ferry Ventures ferry from Pulau Penang to Pulau Langkawi and return: RM 115
minivan 4-hour ride from George Town, Pulau Penang to Thailand border: RM 30
motor-scooter rental, on Pantai Cenang, tourist district of Pulau Langkawi: RM 20-30 per day
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funicular railway car ride up or down Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera/Flagstaff Hill): RM 3
funicular railway car round-trip (up and down Bukit Bendera): RM 4
private vehicles:
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motorcyclist’s helmet: RM 38+
motorcycle mirrors, new, pair: RM 13
automobile oil change: RM 29- 129
STP fuel additive, bottle: RM 5.13
motorcycle kickstand repair, 45-minutes: RM 13
motorcycle electric starter service and starter chain replacement: RM 35
motorcycle oil change, spark plug check and brake check in Jelutong: RM 13
motorcycle oil change in George Town: RM 17
motorcycle engine overhaul including piston replacement: RM 215
2.75″ x 17″ innertube for motorcycle tire, installed: RM 14
motorcycle front fender, new, Modenas: RM 20
one year comprehensive insurance of 97 cc motorcycle: RM 174
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Air Asia excess baggage fees
| Supersize baggage fees effective January 13, 2009 per guest per flight sector |
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| Supersize Baggage | Maximum Weight | Domestic AK Flights to/ from Malaysia | International AK Flights to/ from Malaysia |
| Hand Luggage Only | 7kg | FREE | FREE |
| Supersize Regular | 15kg | RM5 | RM5 |
| Supersize Medium | 20kg | RM43 | RM55 |
| Supersize Large | Up to 25kg | RM80 | RM105 |
THAILAND
| Supersize Baggage | Maximum Weight | Domestic FD Flights to/ from Thailand | International FD Flights to/ from Thailand |
| Hand Luggage Only | 7kg | FREE | FREE |
| Supersize Regular | 15kg | THB50 | THB50 |
| Supersize Medium | 20kg | THB250 | THB463 |
| Supersize Large | Up to 25kg | THB450 | THB875 |
INDONESIA
| Supersize Baggage | Maximum Weight | Domestic QZ Flights to/ from Indonesia | International QZ Flights to/ from Indonesia |
| Hand Luggage Only | 7kg | FREE | FREE |
| Supersize Regular | 15kg | IDR15,000 | IDR15,000 |
| Supersize Medium | 20kg | IDR65,000 | IDR127,500 |
| Supersize Large | Up to 25kg | IDR115,000 | IDR240,000 |
AIRASIA X
| Supersize Baggage | Maximum Weight | All International Flights |
| Hand Luggage Only | 7kg | FREE |
| Supersize Regular | 15kg | RRM20 |
| Supersize Medium | 20kg | RM55 |
| Supersize Large | Up to 25kg | RM105 |
EXCESS BAGGAGE CHARGES AT AIRPORT COUNTER
| CURRENCY | 1 KG | |
| Domestic AK Flights to/ from Malaysia | MYR | RM15 |
| International AK Flights to/ from Malaysia | MYR | RM20 |
| Domestic FD Flights to/ from Thailand | THB | THB80 |
| International FD Flights to/ from Thailand | THB | THB165 |
| Domestic QZ Flights to/ from Indonesia | IDR (‘000) | IDR20,000 |
| International QZ Flights to/ from Indonesia | IDR (‘000) | IDR45,000 |
| AIRASIA X | All international flights (except London) | RM20 |
| London | RM50 |
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lodging — hostels & hotels
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Traveller’s Light Hostel in Kota Kinabalu “private room” (no bathroom): RM 60 ($16.21)
Much cheaper private rooms and dormitory rooms (several bunk beds) can be had if you look elsewhere.
Hotel New Winner in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur: RM 80
Hotel Noble room in little India, Kuala Lumpur: RM 120
Lodge Paradize Hotel in Kuala Lumpur: RM 100+
Lagenda Permai Chalet 2-bed room on Pulau Langkawi: RM 50
E&A Budget Hotel, Chulia Street, George Town, Pulau Penang: RM 60 (horrible; not recommended)
beds and rooms in hostels on Chulia Street, Muntri Street, Hutton Street and Love Lane in George Town, Penang: RM 25 – 65
Tune Hotels rooms: RM 5 – 96 ( I have never been able to reserve a room for the advertised RM 5)
YMCA Penang Hostel ’single’ room (twin bed) : RM 75-85
YMCA Penang Hostel ‘triple bed’ room (2 beds sleep 3 people) : RM 85 – 95
YMCA Penang Hostel ‘quad bed’ room (2-4 beds) : RM 95 – 105
YMCA Penang Hostel 5-bed room : RM 105 – 115
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apartment rent:
3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 860 square feet apartment in The OceanView, Jelutong George Town: RM 850 monthly
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home utilities:
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PBA water bill for 13000 liters: RM 6
PBA water bill for 13000 liters: RM 5
PBA water bill for 11000 liters: RM 5
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) electricity: RM .218 to .334 per kilowatt-hour
electric bill April 9 – May 8: RM 124
electric bill May 9 – June 8: RM 86 (U.S. $24.71) using one room air-conditioner only at night
Astro television subscription (monthly): RM 54-130
Astro television antenna installation and tuner setup: RM 199
Telecom Malaysia (TM) telephone installation by MUS Communications: RM 30
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miscellaneous:
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The Star daily newspaper (peninsular Malaysia): RM 1.20
The Sun daily newspaper: no charge
New Straits Times daily newspaper (peninsular Malaysia): RM 1.20
post cards: 80 sen +
postage stamps for post cards: 40 sen
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Menara KL (KL Tower) all-inclusive ticket: RM 38
Petronas Twin Towers Skybridge Visit: no charge
Penang National Park admission: no charge
Penang Botanical Gardens admission: no charge
tour of Tropical Fruit Farm on Pulau Penang: RM 25
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internet cafe usage, hourly: RM 1 – 3.85
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medical/health:
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in Hospital Pulau Pinang:
overnight admission: RM 160
Computerized Axial Tomography (CT) scans with contrast media: RM 40
X-ray scans and films: RM 30
intravenous saline/water solution drip, 500 ml: RM 10
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in Penang Adventist Hospital:
new patient registration: RM 10.50
physician office visit: RM 150
in Penang International Dental College:
new patient registration: RM 5
examination: no charge
INVESTIGATIVE CHARGES:
periapical x-ray: RM 5
occlusal x-ray: RM 15
bitewing x-ray: RM 15
cephalometric x-ray with film: RM 50
cephalometric x-ray without film: RM 40
saliva test: RM 20
study model: RM 5
ORAL SURGERY:
simple extraction: RM 20
complex extraction: RM 20-40
open method: RM 50-75
surgical removal of impacted tooth: RM 100-250
minor oral surgical surgical procedures: RM 50-300
treatment of jaw fractures and other dental trauma: RM 80-400
implantation: RM 1000 plus cost of implant
PERODONTIA:
extraction of primary teeth:
anteriors: RM 5
posteriors: RM 10
fillings:
amalgam: RM 15
tooth-colored fillings: RM 20-40
space maintainer: RM 175
PERIODONTIA:
scaling: RM 25-50
surgery/quadrant without bone graft: RM 200
curretage/quadrant: RM 50
splinting: RM 100
other miscellaneous periodontal procedures: RM 50
CONSERVATIVE & ENDONTIC PROCEDURES:
amalgam fillings: RM 15-30
tooth-colored fillings: 20-40
rct anteriors: RM 100
rct posteriors: RM 250
metal crowns: RM 150
porcelain crowns: RM 250
PROSTHODONTICS:
bridge, metal: RM 100 per unit
bridge, porcelain: RM 250 per unit
additional tooth: RM 25
ORTHODONTICS:
removable orthodontic appliance: RM
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ibuprofen, 12-count: RM 7.80
acetaminophen, Panadol brand, 150-count: RM 36.50
Tramadol, 50mg, 20-count: RM 25
Saint John’s Wort herbal dietary supplement, 30-count: RM 36 – 45
fish oil capsules, 1000mg, 150-count: RM 74
Clarinase antihistamine & decongestant, 10-count: RM 13.50
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at home:
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pillow for bed: RM 7.90 - 26.90
fleece blanket; 1.5mx2m, plain, one color: RM 29.90
bath towel; 30″x60″ plain color: RM 22.90
face towel; 13″x30″ plain color: RM 5.90
bed sheet; fitted, queen-size and 2 pillowcases: RM 35
quilted mattress topper; queen-size: RM 21.90
faucet water filter attachment+two filters: RM 39.90
table; folding, 2′x5′: RM 89.90
Ridsect roach traps, RM 6.90
compact fluorescent bulb: RM 17.90
2-slice electric toaster: RM 24.90
electric kettle: RM 27+
rice cooker, 1.5 – 2 liters: RM 69 – 159
thermopot, 4.5 – 5 liters: RM 99 – 139
table fan, 16″: RM 69-79
typist’s swivel chair: RM 39+
low-back swivel chair with arms: RM 119 – 159
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paper towels; 2 rolls: RM 3.69
binder clips; 1″, 8-count: RM 1.60
bond paper, letter-size, white, 1 ream: RM 11+
pocket notebook; plastic cover: RM .90-5.90
masking tape; 1.5″ wide: RM 3 – 4
umbrella; 3-fold, polyester: RM 9.90
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laundry; wash, dry and fold: 1 – 3 kg: RM 6
laundry; wash, dry and fold: 4 kg: RM 6.80
laundry; wash, dry and fold: 5 kg: RM 8.50
laundry; wash, dry and fold: 6 kg: RM 9.50
laundry; wash, dry and fold: 7 kg: RM 10.50
…….laundry; wash, dry and fold: 8 kg: RM 11.70
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personal-use:
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bar soap, antabax: RM 1.20
razors, safety, Shick Slim Twin/Extra II/Exacta 2/ST2, 5 -count: RM 6.99-8.90
hand soap, antibacterial, liquid: RM 5.90
man’s haircut: RM 6 – 12
mouthwash, Plax, 250ml, peppermint: RM 7.50
mouthwash, cool mint, 100 ml: RM 3.51
Eskulin hand sanitizing alcohol gel bottle, small: RM 2.90
dental floss picks: RM 4.10
wallet, man’s: RM 12 – 119
swim shorts, man’s: RM 12.90
Coppertone Sport cooling spray sunscreen: RM 46.90 ($13.31!)
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dining-out:
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clay pot chicken, rice and egg in George Town: RM 4.30
chicken burger deluxe from sidewalk vendor: RM 3.80
Pahd Thai (prawns) in Kuala Lumpur: RM 14.50
barbeque lunch at Tropical Fruit Farm on Pulau Penang: RM 23
Sushi King blue-rim plate from sushi-go-round: RM 2
Sushi King beige-rim plate from sushi-go-round: RM 3
Sushi King Negi Toro; minced raw tuna and spring onions, 2-count: RM 5
Sushi King Maguro; raw tuna atop rice, 2-count: RM 5
Sushi King Tekka Maki; sushi roll of raw tuna and rice, 6-count: RM 6
Sushi King Negi Toro Temaki; handroll of minced raw tuna belly, spring onion and rice, 2-count: RM 5
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banana cake slice: RM 1.80
chocolate cake slice: RM 4.80
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watermelon juice on ice: RM 1.60 – 3.50
carrot juice: RM 1.60 – 3.50
mango juice: RM 1.60 – 3.50
pineapple juice : RM 1.60 – 3.50
wintermelon & longgan juice : RM 1.60 – 3.50
sea coconut & longgan juice : RM 1.60 – 3.50
dragonfruit juice : RM 1.60 – 3
pink guava juice : RM 1.60 – 3
kiwi juice: RM 1.60 – 3
calamansi (lime) juice : RM 1.60 – 3
lychee juice : RM 1.60 – 3
honeydew juice : RM 1.60 – 3
lime-aide: RM 1.60 – 3.50
lemonade on ice: RM 1.60 – 3.50
coconut, cut open with straw: RM 1.80 – 3
coconut water and coconut ‘meat’ curls; in mug, with or without ice: RM 2
hot tea with milk and sugar: 70 sen – RM 2, depending on venue
teh-o ais (iced tea): RM 1
Lipton tea, 500ml can: 1.90
Coke, can: RM 1.70 – 2.50
water; bottled, 500ml: RM 1
water; bottled, 1.5 liter: RM 1 – 3.50, depending on venue
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groceries:
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watermelon, red seedless: RM .89 per kg
black beauty watermelon: RM 2.49 per kg
sun melon: RM 3.99 per kg
honeydew melon: RM 1.99 per kg
rock melon: RM 4.99 per kg
Granny Smith-variety apples, 15-count: RM 6.99
Valencia-variety oranges, 15-count: RM 4.50
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Ketam Bunga crabs: RM 14.90 per kg
squid/pusit: RM 10.90 per kg
Australia/New Zealand lamb shoulder chop, defrosted: RM 14.90 per kg
chicken legs: RM 7.59 per kg
milk, Marigold HL 1 liter: RM 9.18
milk, lowfat, 2 liters: RM 11.60
milk, Dutch Lady-brand, 1 liter: RM 4.69-5.49
Yakult lactobacillus cultured milk drink, 80ml x 5 each: RM 4.50
Vitagen less-sugar lactobacillus cultured milk, 120ml: RM 1.20
tuna salad, canned, TC Boy brand: RM
Pringles 160g: RM 5.49
Nips chocolate-covered peanuts, 100grams: RM 2.20
Quaker Life oat/corn/wheat/rice cereal: RM 9.99-11.20
sodas, 1.5 liters: RM 2.39- 3.90
Coke 6-pack of cans: RM 7.59
Nestle ice cream on a stick: RM 1.60
Wall’s Cornetto chocolate-top disc ice cream cone: RM 2.80 – 3.50
St. Dalfour’s whole-fruit blueberry spread, French, 284grams: RM 9.50
St. Dalfour’s whole-fruit black cherry spread, French, 284grams: RM 9.50
Smucker’s fruit jelly, 291 grams: RM 9.40
Smucker’s less-sugar grape jelly: RM 9.39
Smucker’s sugar-free grape jam: RM 8.60
…….peanut butter, CED, no sugar added (but oily): RM 7.65
peanut butter, Jif reduced-fat, creamy: RM 11.50
peanut butter, Skippy reduced-sugar, chunky: RM 8.90
peanut butter, Skippy Chunky, 500g: RM 11.79
cereal, Nestle Fit: RM 12.80
Sunmaid raisins, 500 grams: RM 8.60
fresh-caught fish in Teluk Kumbar: RM