Which place is cheaper, Oranjestad 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 Oranjestad?
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 Oranjestad. 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 Oranjestad?
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 $86Oranjestad $337
The average daily cost (per person) in Kuala Lumpur is $86, while the average daily cost in Oranjestad is $337. 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 Oranjestad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKuala Lumpur $43Oranjestad $188
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKuala Lumpur $86Oranjestad $376
Compare Hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Oranjestad
Looking for a hotel in Kuala Lumpur or Oranjestad? 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 and Oranjestad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kuala Lumpur $7.45Oranjestad $35
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$3.69
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Metro Ride (for Two)$0.79
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Short Taxi Ride$3.69
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Taxi From Airport$22
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Bus from Airport$1.97
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Train & Boat to Pulau Ketam$2.95
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Train to Airport$1.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kuala Lumpur
Also for Kuala Lumpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2 Way Transfer To/From Kuala Lumpur International Airport: $60
- 2 Way Transfer to or from Kuala Lumpur International Airport: $25
- AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort Hotel TO Kuala Lumpur Hotel Door to Door Transfer: $59
- AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort Hotel To Kuala Lumpur International Airport KLIA KLIA2 Transfer: $50
- Airport Transfer Private From/To KLIA, KLIA2: $22
- Airport Transfer from KLIA or KLIA2 to KL Hotel (PRIVATE SHUTTLE): $55
- Airport Transfer: Kuala Lumpur to Airport KUL by Business Car: $101
- Airport to Hotel Private Transfer - Welcome to Malaysia: $53
- Aquaria KLCC E-Ticket With Transfer: $52
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport KUL to Kuala Lumpur in Business Van: $139
- Arrival Transfer from KLIA/KLIA2 to Johor Bharu: $237
- Arrival Transfer from KLIA/KLIA2 to Lumut Jetty: $186
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oranjestad
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Oranjestad:
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Round-trip Bus Ticket$2.22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oranjestad
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oranjestad:
- Reina Beatrix Airport: Round-Trip Shared Transfer: $22
- Private Round-Trip Transfer from Aruba Airport to Hotel: $68
- Aruba Oranjestad Queen Airport (AUA): Transfer to island: $130
Is it cheaper to fly into Kuala Lumpur or Oranjestad?
Prices for flights to both Oranjestad 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 $30Oranjestad $109
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$9.83
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Roti Bread$0.25
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Food Court Lunch$3.54
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Dinner at Indian Restaurant (for Two)$5.28
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:
- Private Night Tour Batu Caves and South Indian Dinner: $20
- From Batu Caves Night Tour + Indian Set Dinner: $28
- Nightlife Street Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $41
- Sambal Street Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $52
- Sambal Streets Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $55
- Laksa Lanes Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $55
- Malaysia Cooking Class With Local (Hands-On!): $60
- Kuala Lumpur Food Tour: $60
- Spiritual Healing and Authentic Cooking with Local Host: $61
- Kuala Selangor Fireflies & Blue Tears Guided Tour w Dinner (SIC): $62
- Kuala Selangor Fireflies Tour Include Seafood Dinner (Free Boat Ride): $65
- 'Kelip Kelip' Fireflies & Batu Caves Tour include Seafood Dinner & Boat Ride: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kuala Lumpur $16Oranjestad $91
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$1.23
Tours and Activities in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Kuala Lumpur at Your Own Pace: The Complete Self-Guided Tour: $1.14
- Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park Ticket with Unlimited Rides: $5.54
- Genting Highlands Premium Outlets Cable Car Ticket: $6.40
- Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Pass: $7.41
- Kuala Lumpur Half Day City Guided Tour (SIC/Shared Tour): $8.00
- KL Tower Admission E-Ticket with Options: $8.65
- Museum Of Illusions Standard Admission Ticket: $9.88
- Selangor: Zoo Negara E-Ticket: $11
- Aquaria KLCC Entry Ticket: $11
- Malaysia Cruise Tasik Putrajaya: $12
- Kuala Lumpur NU Sentral Breakout Escape Game Entry Ticket: $12
- Petaling Jaya The Curve - SPY Game Entry Ticket: $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Oranjestad
Here are a few typical costs in Oranjestad for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Full Day Bike Rental$25
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Horseback Riding Tour$70
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Golf$124
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Kayak & Snorkeling Tour$98
Tours and Activities in Oranjestad
Here are a few actual costs in Oranjestad for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-Hour Aruba Highlights Guided Tour: $49
- Aruba Cave Pool and Beach Tours: $600
- Aruba Downtown Historic And Cultural Walking Tour: $75
- Aruba: 4-Hour ATV Adventure: $155
- Aruba: Arikok Park Rancho Loco Natural Pool Horseback Tour: $160
- Aruba: Beach Hopping Snorkeling Tour: $57
- Aruba: Guided Countryside Exploration Tour: $45
- Aruba: Natural Pool, Caves & Baby Beach Jeep Adventure: $89
- Aruba: North Coast EZ Raider Adventure: $95
- Aruba: Northcoast UTV Afternoon Adventure: $110
- Aruba: Private Customizable Tour with Guide: $420
- Aruba: Private Island Highlights Tour: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKuala Lumpur $6.80Oranjestad $31
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 Oranjestad, we can see that Oranjestad is more expensive. And not only is Kuala Lumpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kuala Lumpur is in Asia and Oranjestad 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 Kuala Lumpur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kuala Lumpur 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 Oranjestad would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oranjestad than you might in Kuala Lumpur.
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 Oranjestad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kuala Lumpur or Oranjestad?
Kuala Lumpur has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Oranjestad. When comparing the sizes of Kuala Lumpur and Oranjestad, 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.
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