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Medical Treatments in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments

Cardiology

Orthopaedics

Oncology

Neurology

Gastroenterology

Ophthalmologists

Psychiatry

Dermatology

Nephrology

Otorhinolaryngology

Neonatology

Pediatrics

Stomatology

Podiatry

Urology

Hepatology

Proctology

Rheumatology

Otolaryngology

Pulmonology

Venereology

Gynaecology

Microbiology

Perinatology

Anaesthesiology

Cost Guide

Cost of Living in Kuala Lumpur

Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals

83%

Cheaper than USA
on average

96%

Healthcare
savings vs USA

RM303

Hospital Room
per day

RM81

Budget Hotel
per night

Show US comparison

Food & Dining Costs (RM)

Business Lunch

RM25 ↓70%

US RM85

Budget Meal

RM10 ↓82%

US RM56

Cheap Restaurant

RM12 ↓83%

US RM71

Water Bottle (1.5L)

RM2 ↓79%

US RM9

Coffee (Café)

RM10 ↓57%

US RM24

Groceries (Weekly)

RM152 ↓73%

US RM564

Item	RM	vs US
Business Lunch	25	70% less
Budget Meal	10	82% less
Cheap Restaurant	12	83% less
Water Bottle (1.5L)	2	79% less
Coffee (Café)	10	57% less
Groceries (Weekly)	152	73% less

Food & Nutrition

Most hospitals in Kuala Lumpur include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.

Accommodation Costs (RM)

Budget Hotel / Night

RM81 ↓81%

US RM423

Mid-Range Hotel / Night

RM253 ↓70%

US RM846

Luxury Hotel / Night

RM707 ↓62%

US RM1,880

Airbnb / Month

RM2,222 ↓81%

US RM11,750

Apartment (City Centre)

RM3,030 ↓71%

US RM10,340

Apartment (Outside Centre)

RM1,515 ↓80%

US RM7,520

Item	RM	vs US
Budget Hotel / Night	81	81% less
Mid-Range Hotel / Night	253	70% less
Luxury Hotel / Night	707	62% less
Airbnb / Month	2,222	81% less
Apartment (City Centre)	3,030	71% less
Apartment (Outside Centre)	1,515	80% less

Stay Smart

For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.

Healthcare Costs (RM)

Doctor Consultation

RM61 ↓94%

US RM940

Hospital Room / Day

RM303 ↓98%

US RM16,450

Basic Medicine

RM20 ↓72%

US RM71

Travel Health Insurance / Day

RM12 ↓90%

US RM118

Nursing Care / Day

RM202 ↓88%

US RM1,645

Physiotherapy Session

RM101 ↓86%

US RM705

Dental Checkup

RM81 ↓91%

US RM940

Item	RM	vs US
Doctor Consultation	61	94% less
Hospital Room / Day	303	98% less
Basic Medicine	20	72% less
Travel Health Insurance / Day	12	90% less
Nursing Care / Day	202	88% less
Physiotherapy Session	101	86% less
Dental Checkup	81	91% less

Medical Tourist Tip

Healthcare in Kuala Lumpur costs up to 96% less than the US. A hospital room is just RM303/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.

Transport Costs (RM)

Local Transport (Monthly)

RM101 ↓69%

US RM329

Airport Taxi

RM81 ↓69%

US RM259

Taxi per km

RM2 ↓79%

US RM9

Fuel / Litre

RM3 ↓36%

US RM5

Local SIM + Data

RM30 ↓84%

US RM188

Item	RM	vs US
Local Transport (Monthly)	101	69% less
Airport Taxi	81	69% less
Taxi per km	2	79% less
Fuel / Litre	3	36% less
Local SIM + Data	30	84% less

Getting Around

Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.

Daily Life Costs (RM)

Internet / Month

RM101 ↓67%

US RM306

Laundry / Load

RM10 ↓47%

US RM19

Mobile Prepaid / Month

RM35 ↓85%

US RM235

Clothes (Avg.)

RM121 ↓36%

US RM188

Haircut

RM15 ↓87%

US RM118

Movie Ticket

RM16 ↓77%

US RM71

Gym / Month

RM121 ↓53%

US RM259

Beer

RM18 ↓45%

US RM33

Item	RM	vs US
Internet / Month	101	67% less
Laundry / Load	10	47% less
Mobile Prepaid / Month	35	85% less
Clothes (Avg.)	121	36% less
Haircut	15	87% less
Movie Ticket	16	77% less
Gym / Month	121	53% less
Beer	18	45% less

Daily Essentials

Day-to-day expenses in Kuala Lumpur are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.

Spending Breakdown

* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.

Kuala Lumpur is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in Malaysia. The city offers world-class healthcare facilities with internationally trained doctors, cutting-edge technology, and significantly lower treatment costs compared to Western countries.

Why Choose Kuala Lumpur for Medical Treatment?

Kuala Lumpur is the heart of Malaysian medical tourism, home to the award-winning Prince Court Medical Centre and dozens of other MSQH/JCI-accredited facilities. The city offers cardiac surgery, orthopaedics, oncology, and fertility treatments at extremely competitive prices.

Medical Tourism in Kuala Lumpur

Patients from around the world travel to Kuala Lumpur for a wide range of medical treatments including cardiac surgery, orthopaedic procedures, oncology, cosmetic surgery, dental care, fertility treatments, and eye care. The city's hospitals are known for their JCI/NABH accreditation, multilingual staff, and dedicated international patient departments.

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