Is Malaysia expensive for travelers?

Malaysia is a expensive cost destination for travelers

Is Malaysia safe for tourists?

Safety index in Malaysia is 88/100 — higher means safer

What is the healthcare quality in Malaysia?

Healthcare quality in Malaysia scores 70/100

What is the quality of life like in Malaysia?

Quality of life score for Malaysia is 60/100 — climate, culture and leisure

How is the infrastructure in Malaysia?

Infrastructure score in Malaysia is 78/100 — transport, internet and public services

How does Malaysia rank as a travel destination?

Malaysia ranks #34 out of ~100 countries globally

What is the overall travel score for Malaysia?

Malaysia scores 58/100 as a travel and living destination

How many tourists visit Malaysia each year?

Malaysia welcomes 4.3M international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Malaysia?

GDP per capita in Malaysia is $13.1k

What is the life expectancy in Malaysia?

Average life expectancy in Malaysia is 76.8 years

What is the population of Malaysia?

Malaysia has a population of 36.0M

What currency is used in Malaysia?

The currency in Malaysia is MYR RM

What language is spoken in Malaysia?

The official language in Malaysia is Malay

Can you pay by card in Malaysia?

Paying in Malaysia: Mixed. Cards at hotels and major stores — cash often needed elsewhere

What is the emergency number in Malaysia?

Emergency in Malaysia: 999 (main) — 🚔 Police: 999 · 🚑 Ambulance: 999 · 🚒 Fire: 994

How much does a coffee cost in Langkawi?

Cappuccino price in Langkawi, Malaysia is $2.45

How much does a beer cost in Langkawi?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Langkawi, Malaysia costs $1.72

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Langkawi?

Budget restaurant lunch in Langkawi, Malaysia costs $2.45

How much are weekly groceries in Langkawi?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Langkawi, Malaysia cost $54.90

How much does a taxi cost per km in Langkawi?

Taxi or Uber per km in Langkawi, Malaysia costs $0.50

How much does public transport cost in Langkawi?

Single transit ticket in Langkawi, Malaysia costs $0.74

What is the price of petrol in Langkawi?

Petrol 95 per litre in Langkawi, Malaysia is $0.50

How much does internet cost in Langkawi?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Langkawi, Malaysia costs $36.76/month

What is the average salary in Langkawi?

Average monthly net salary in Langkawi, Malaysia is $2,103

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Langkawi

Triplandio Langkawi guide covers 12 travel guides across 25 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 48 self-guided walking tours in Langkawi with 159 POI, spanning 113.4 km in total. Get inspired by 5 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 12

Areas 25

Local food 5

Tours / POI 48 / 159

Day / Night 30° / 25°

Local Time 13:43

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City & Country Data Malaysia (Langkawi)

Key travel data for Langkawi — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Malaysia

Cost 💰 HIGH

Safety 🔒 88

Health 🏥 70

Lifestyle ⭐ 60

Infra 🏗️ 78

Rank 🎯 #34

Score 📊 58

Tourists ✈️ 4.3M/y

GDP/cap 💵 $13.1k

Life Exp ❤️ 76.8 yrs

Population 👥 36.0M

Currency 💱 MYR RM

Language 🗣️ Malay

Payments 💳 Mixed

Emergency 🆘 999

💰 Prices in Langkawi

Coffee ☕ $2.45

Beer 🍺 $1.72

Lunch 🍽️ $2.45

Groceries 🛒 $54.90/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $0.50

Transit 🚇 $0.74

Fuel ⛽ $0.50/l

Internet 📡 $36.76/m

Salary 💵 $2,103/m

Best time to visit Langkawi (Malaysia)

Now (July) avg: 28°C, wetter month, full season — expect crowds. Best months to walk: Feb & Jan.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 30°C / 25°C

Sunrise / Sunset 7:13 / 19:40

Local time 13:43

Sea Temp 31°C

Best Months

Feb & Jan

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Temperature Average night-low temperature, month by month. Zero line marks freezing point.

Crowds How busy it gets — traveller interest by month.

Sea temperature Sea warmth for swimming, by month.

Rainfall Rainy days to expect each month.

Sunshine Hours of sun per day, by month.

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Traditional Local Food Langkawi (Malaysia)

Local Flavours of Langkawi — Explore recipes, history, our unique food flavour DNA graph and more.

Main course Fish & Seafood

Laksa Kedah

luck-sah keh-dah · Spicy fish noodle soup

A spicy fish-based noodle soup specific to Langkawi.

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Main course Meat

Mee Rebus Langkawi

mee reh-boos lang-cow-ee · Langkawi-style noodle soup

A rich noodle soup unique to Langkawi, featuring local flavors.

Main course Fish & Seafood

Nasi Dagang Langkawi

nah-see dah-gang lang-cow-ee

Langkawi's take on the popular Malaysian rice dish, known for its unique spices.

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Main course Fish & Seafood

Pulut Ikan Rebus

poo-loot ee-kahn reh-boos · Glutinous rice with boiled fish

Sticky rice served with boiled fish, a Langkawi specialty.

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Main course Fish & Seafood

Sotong Masak Lemak Cili Api

soh-tong mah-sahk leh-mahk chee-lee ah-pee · Squid in coconut chili gravy

A creamy coconut dish with squid and spicy chili.

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City & Country Data Malaysia (Langkawi)

Best time to visit Langkawi (Malaysia)

Traditional Local Food Langkawi (Malaysia)

Laksa Kedah

Mee Rebus Langkawi

Nasi Dagang Langkawi

Pulut Ikan Rebus

Sotong Masak Lemak Cili Api

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