🇲🇾 Malaysia - money manual

Travel with Niyo Malaysia
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Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) :dollar:

  • :malaysia: MYR 1 ≈ :india: INR 18.77

At the Airport :flight_departure:

Item Price Payment Method
Sim card (Celcom or U mobile) From MYR 25 :dollar: Cash / :credit_card: Card
eVisa fees Online (currently exempted) :credit_card: Card
Airport to city bus From MYR 15 :dollar: Cash
Grab / ezCab Taxi Varies :credit_card: Card / :dollar: Cash
MRT Express Train Varies :credit_card: Card / :dollar: Cash

Money Forms in Malaysia :currency_exchange:

  1. MYR cash* :dollar:
  2. Zero forex card (primary) :credit_card:
  3. USD/EUR (spare cash) :dollar:
  4. Backup: More zero forex cards or international ATM cards :credit_card:
  • *Spend before leaving Malaysia (reduced value outside the country)

Payment Acceptance :credit_card::dollar:

Location Cash Card
Minimarkets :white_check_mark: :x:
Hostels :white_check_mark: :x:
Small cafes :white_check_mark: :x:
Hotels :white_check_mark: :white_check_mark:
Restaurants :white_check_mark: :white_check_mark:
Supermarkets :white_check_mark: :white_check_mark:

Activities & Transport :red_car::motor_scooter::bus:

Service Payment Method
Budget excursions :dollar: Cash
Premium excursions :credit_card: Card / :dollar: Cash
Scooter rental :dollar: Cash
Car rental :credit_card: Card / :dollar: Cash
Public transport (local bus) :dollar: Cash (unless you have a Bus card)
Intercity buses & trains :credit_card: Card / :dollar: Cash

:warning: Some smaller merchants may charge 1-2% extra for card payments. Debit card fees are usually lower than credit card fees.

Important Tip :bangbang:

:white_check_mark: Always choose to pay in MYR when using a card
:x: Never choose the INR value on the screen (includes high conversion fees)

Using ATMs in Malaysia :atm:

  • Most ATMs don’t charge foreign cards for withdrawals
  • If fees apply, they’re displayed before withdrawal
  • Find local money changers in Kuala Lumpur (Little India, Chinatown), Georgetown, and Melaka for better rates than banks

Daily Budget Guide :moneybag:

Type of Spend Starting From
Stay Hostels: MYR 30
Hotels: MYR 60
Food Street food: MYR 2
Transport Bus: MYR 1 (goKL Bus within city centre)
Sightseeing Free sights to paid excursions
(negotiate price in MYR)

:bulb: This is a backpacker’s budget. Adjust upwards for more luxury!
:writing_hand: Share your Malaysia trip budget and help fellow travellers!

:star2: For more tips from fellow Indian travelers, check out the latest discussions here: [Niyo community]

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