Indonesia or Malaysia from Australia: which costs less?
Indonesia costs less day to day: about A$29 a person a day for food and getting around with a balanced style, against about A$29 in Malaysia (the middle of our places in each country).
| Indonesia | Malaysia | |
|---|---|---|
| A day, balanced, per person | about A$29A$16 (Yogyakarta) to A$49 (Kuta), 9 places | about A$29A$28 (Malacca) to A$47 (Kuala Lumpur), 4 places |
| A day, street food | about A$17 | about A$23 |
| Best months | April to October | February |
| Busy weeks | Lebaran (Eid al-Fitr) and mudik | Deepavali (balik kampung), Chinese New Year (balik kampung), Hari Raya Aidilfitri (balik kampung) |
| Visa for Australians | e-Visa on Arrival (e-VOA); regular Visa on Arrival (VOA) available at certain airports, seaports and land crossings, IDR 750,000 | No visa needed for a holiday |
| A real 10-night trip from Sydney, 2 adults | Bali: A$4,317 | Kuala Lumpur: A$5,027 |
Food and getting around from our researched city costs: the middle value of our places in each country, with the cheapest and dearest named. Flights and stays come on top; the sample trips include them.