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Cost Breakdown

How Much Does It Really Cost?

Real numbers from my trips. Budget = backpacker hostels + street food. Mid = comfortable hotel + restaurant meals. Visa info is for Malaysian passport holders.

Heads up: these figures are estimates from our own trips and ongoing research ~ actual costs change with seasons, exchange rates, and travel style. Treat them as planning guides, not exact quotes, and double-check big-ticket items (flights, tours, visas) before booking.

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