Region in Pahang, Malaysia
Cost of living in Taman Negara
How much a month costs in Taman Negara
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $735–1,220 (RM3,000–5,000).
Prices in Taman Negara
Typical 2026 ranges in MYR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MYR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | RM30–60 | $7.3–14.7 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | RM100–280 | $24–69 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | RM8–15 | $2.0–3.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | RM20–45 | $4.9–11.0 |
| Cappuccino | RM5–10 | $1.2–2.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | RM10–20 | $2.4–4.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | RM1–2 | $0.24–0.49 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | RM30–60 | $7.3–14.7 |
Value for money: 89/100
A value score of 89/100 means Taman Negara gives more quality of life per dollar than 88% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 63/100. It's the 2nd 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 Taman Negara
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | Vietnam | $578–963 |
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Ninh Binh | Vietnam | $539–925 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
| Sapa | Vietnam | $578–963 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Taman Negara?
About $367–563 on a lean budget, $735–1,220 for a comfortable month and $1,710–2,940 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Taman Negara?
A local meal is RM8–15 ($2.0–3.7); a mid-range restaurant is RM20–45 ($4.9–11.0) per person.
Is Malaysia expensive?
Prices in Malaysia are about 32% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN)
- Tourism Malaysia
- KTM Berhad
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.