Island in Terengganu, Malaysia
Cost of living in Redang
How much a month costs in Redang
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,220–1,960 (RM5,000–8,000).
Prices in Redang
Typical 2026 ranges in MYR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MYR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | RM60–120 | $15–29 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | RM250–650 | $61–159 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | RM12–22 | $2.9–5.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | RM40–80 | $9.8–19.6 |
| Cappuccino | RM8–14 | $2.0–3.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | RM30–60 | $7.3–14.7 |
Value for money: 62/100
A value score of 62/100 means Redang gives more quality of life per dollar than 61% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 66/100. It's the 16th most affordable of 16 places we cover in Malaysia.
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Cost of living across Malaysia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Ipoh | $735–1,100 | 92/100 |
| Cameron Highlands | $783–1,180 | 90/100 |
| Sandakan | $783–1,180 | 91/100 |
| Taman Negara | $735–1,220 | 89/100 |
| Malacca | $857–1,270 | 85/100 |
| Kuching | $857–1,270 | 87/100 |
| Perhentian Islands | $930–1,350 | 85/100 |
| Tioman | $930–1,350 | 84/100 |
| Langkawi | $930–1,420 | 81/100 |
| Kota Kinabalu | $979–1,470 | 81/100 |
| Johor Bahru | $979–1,470 | 71/100 |
| Semporna | $979–1,590 | 63/100 |
| Penang | $1,030–1,590 | 74/100 |
| Genting Highlands | $1,100–1,710 | 71/100 |
| Kuala Lumpur | $1,220–1,960 | 57/100 |
| Redang | $1,220–1,960 | 62/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Redang
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | Vietnam | $578–963 |
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Sukhothai | Thailand | $656–1,040 |
| Ninh Binh | Vietnam | $539–925 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Redang?
About $735–1,030 on a lean budget, $1,220–1,960 for a comfortable month and $2,450–4,410 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Redang?
A local meal is RM12–22 ($2.9–5.4); a mid-range restaurant is RM40–80 ($9.8–19.6) per person.
Is Malaysia expensive?
Prices in Malaysia are about 32% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.