Which place is cheaper, Hamilton or Kuala Lumpur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Kuala Lumpur or Hamilton?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Kuala Lumpur and Hamilton. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Kuala Lumpur or Hamilton?
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, often referred to as KL, is the cosmopolitan capital of Malaysia. It is also the largest city in the country, having grown out of a small Chinese mining village. Today Kuala Lumpur is a microcosm of the country of Malaysia. The population is split between the Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures which you can see reflected in the city's neighborhoods, cuisine, and entertainment. It's also a fairly affordable city by global standards, even if you're looking for the comforts of a five star hotel or a luxury restaurant. Prices are almost always a fraction of what you would pay in Europe or the United States.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Malaysia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Malaysia.
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Kuala Lumpur Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKuala Lumpur $84Hamilton $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Kuala Lumpur is $84, while the average daily cost in Hamilton is $0.00. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Kuala Lumpur and Hamilton in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKuala Lumpur $42Hamilton -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKuala Lumpur $84Hamilton $0.00
Compare Hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Hamilton
Looking for a hotel in Kuala Lumpur or Hamilton? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Kuala Lumpur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kuala Lumpur $7.33Hamilton -
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Kuala Lumpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Kuala Lumpur are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$3.63
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Metro Ride (for Two)$0.77
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Short Taxi Ride$3.63
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Taxi From Airport$22
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Bus from Airport$1.93
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Train & Boat to Pulau Ketam$2.90
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Train to Airport$1.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kuala Lumpur
Also for Kuala Lumpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ~Chauffeur:KLIA Airport to Kuala Lumpur City Centre Van Transfer: $143
- ~Chauffeur: Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Van Transfer: $77
- ~Chauffeur: Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan Transfer [Van]: $77
- ~Chauffeur: Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan Transfer [MPV]: $268
- Welcome to City Highlights & Arrival Transfer: $62
- VIP Transfer by Mercedes Benz : Airport to Kuala Lumpur Hotel: $97
- Transfer To Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort: $30
- Sunway Lagoon: Ticket with Transfer from Kuala Lumpur: $99
- Sunway Lagoon: Admission Ticket & 2-Way Transfer: $72
- Sunway Lagoon Theme Park with Round-Trip Transfer: $94
- Sunway Lagoon Theme Park 2-Way Transfer: $20
- Sunway Lagoon Theme Park 2-Way Transfer: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Kuala Lumpur or Hamilton?
Prices for flights to both Hamilton and Kuala Lumpur change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayKuala Lumpur $29Hamilton -
Typical Food Prices in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner at Ding Tai Fung$9.67
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Roti Bread$0.24
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Food Court Lunch$3.48
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Dinner at Indian Restaurant (for Two)$5.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- From Batu Caves Night Tour + Indian Set Dinner: $28
- Nightlife Street Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $41
- Kuala Selangor Fireflies & Blue Tears Guided Tour w Dinner (SIC): $50
- Sambal Street Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $52
- Sambal Streets Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $55
- Best Local Food Tour by Night at Kuala Lumpur: $55
- Malaysia Cooking Class With Local (Hands-On!): $60
- Spiritual Healing and Authentic Cooking with Local Host: $61
- Kuala Selangor Fireflies Tour Include Seafood Dinner (Free Boat Ride): $65
- Firefly Tour en-route Batu Caves Include Dinner + Boat-Ride: $65
- 'Kelip Kelip' Fireflies & Batu Caves Tour include Seafood Dinner & Boat Ride: $65
- Kelip Kelip' Fireflies Tour include Seafood Dinner Free Boat Ride: $65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamilton
For Hamilton, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bermuda: Flavour & Flair Food Tour: $134
- Bermuda: Sites and Bites Food Tour: $134
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kuala Lumpur $15Hamilton -
Typical Entertainment Prices in Kuala Lumpur
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Kuala Lumpur's activities, tours, and tickets:
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KL Tower Admission (for Two)$11
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Canopy Walk at FRIM Forest Reserve$1.21
Tours and Activities in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Malacca After Dark: A Nighttime Adventure Through History": $63
- *10 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Flexible Van Tour w' Tour Guide: $95
- *12Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Genting Highlands w' Tour Guide: $95
- *13 Hrs Bentong Van tour from Kuala Lumpur w' Tour Guide: $85
- *13 Hrs Kuala Lumpur & Melaka Van Tour from Bentong w' Tour Guide: $114
- *13Hrs KL&GentingHighlands Van Tour frm Port Dickson w' TourGuide: $122
- *14 Hrs Melaka Ultimate Van Tour from Port Dickson w' Tour Guide: $84
- *15 Hrs Melaka Exclusive Van Tour from Bentong w' Tour Guide: $96
- *16 Hrs Best of Melaka Van Tour from Fraser's Hill w' Tour Guide: $125
- *17HrsKualaLumpur&Melaka Van Tour frm Fraser's Hill w' Tour Guide: $142
- 1 Day Kuala Lumpur City Tour (Private) {23 Attractions}: $68
- 14 Attractions Full-Day Malacca Historical Tour: $67
Tours and Activities in Hamilton
For Hamilton, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Bermuda: After Hours Tasting Experience: $169
- Bermuda: Culture & Cuisine Tour: $134
- Bermuda: Hamilton Rising Son Catamaran Adventure: $113
- Private Van Sightseeing Tour Bermuda Cruise Shore Guide: $580
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKuala Lumpur $6.69Hamilton -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Kuala Lumpur
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Kuala Lumpur are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kuala Lumpur and Hamilton, we can see that Kuala Lumpur is more expensive. And not only is Hamilton much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kuala Lumpur is in Asia and Hamilton is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Hamilton would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hamilton and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Kuala Lumpur would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kuala Lumpur than you might in Hamilton.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kuala Lumpur Expensive? and Is Hamilton Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kuala Lumpur or Hamilton?
Kuala Lumpur has a larger population, and is about 1610 times larger than the population of Hamilton. When comparing the sizes of Kuala Lumpur and Hamilton, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.