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- RM
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Sample Price Guide
- loaf of bread
- RM 1.50
- large bottle of beer
- RM 10.00
- small car hire per week
- RM 900.00
- Islamic Arts museum admission
- RM 12.00
- Petronas Towers Skybridge admission
- free
- basic hostel bed
- RM 12.00
- jug of beer in city bar
- RM 26.00
- nightclub admission
- RM 25.00
- contemporary theatre performance
- RM 35.00
- movie ticket
- RM 6.00
Average Room Prices
Low Mid High Deluxe RM30-70 RM70-200 RM200-300 RM300+ Average Meal Prices
Low Mid High Deluxe RM5-10 RM10-50 RM50-100 RM100+ -
Tipping
Tipping is not normally done in Kuala Lumpur. The more upmarket hotels and restaurants have a 10% service charge, while at the cheaper places tipping is not expected. Taxi drivers will appreciate a tip should you decide to give one but it's not expected as a matter of course.
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