Which place is cheaper, Kuala Lumpur or Fethiye?
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 Fethiye or Kuala Lumpur?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Kuala Lumpur? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Fethiye or Kuala Lumpur?
Fethiye
Fethiye is a tourist town in Lycia on the Mediterranean coast. It has a beautiful marina and plenty of activities during the day or night. Fethiye's size, location, and easy access to transportation make it a great central starting point to explore the area. It's also a popular place to pick up the "Blue Cruise," a popular boat tour along the Mediterranean coast.
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 an incredibly affordable city, 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 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Malaysia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Malaysia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $105Kuala Lumpur $83
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $105, while the average daily cost in Kuala Lumpur is $83. 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 Fethiye and Kuala Lumpur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $38Kuala Lumpur $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $76Kuala Lumpur $82
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Kuala Lumpur
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye or Kuala Lumpur? 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: Fethiye Hotel Prices and Kuala Lumpur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $27Kuala Lumpur $7.21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus$0.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Transfer from Dalaman Airport to Gocek Fethiye and Oludeniz: $83
- Turkey Fethiye Dalaman Airport Transfer with Private Car: $80
- Tickets to Orka World Waterpark with Hotel Transfer in Fethiye: $65
- Quad Bike Safari Adventure in Fethiye with Transfer Service: $38
- Private Transfer: Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Göcek Hotels: $41
- Private Departure Transfer: Fethiye, Oludeniz Region Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $52
- Private Departure Transfer From Fethiye Hotels to Dalaman Airport: $52
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Dalaman Airport: $66
- Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $215
- Luxury Airport Transfer From Fethiye To Dalaman Airport: $65
- Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $96
- Full-Day River Rafting Tour in Fethiye with Transfer & Lunch: $76
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$3.57
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Metro Ride (for Two)$0.76
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Short Taxi Ride$3.57
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Taxi From Airport$21
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Bus from Airport$1.90
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Train & Boat to Pulau Ketam$2.85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kuala Lumpur
Also for Kuala Lumpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- KUL Hotel to Singapore(One Way Transfer): $270
- Arrival Transfer from KLIA/KLIA2 to Singapore: $270
- Chauffeur: Kuala Lumpur to Penang Island Transfer [Car]: $265
- Cameron Highlands Transfer Private (Per Vehicle): $260
- Private Transfer from Shah Alam city to Malacca Cruise Port: $239
- Chauffeur: Kuala Lumpur to Desaru Transfer [Car]: $239
- KUL Hotel to Johor Bharu(One Way Transfer): $237
- Chauffeur: Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands Transfer [Car]: $233
- Kuala Lumpur Hotels to Singapore Hotels 1-way Transfer: $230
- KL City Hotels to Singapore City Hotels One-way Transfer: $230
- Kuala Lumpur City Hotels to Singapore City Hotels 1-way Transfer: $230
- Kuala Lumpur Hotels to Singapore Hotels One-way Transfer: $230
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Kuala Lumpur?
Prices for flights to both Kuala Lumpur and Fethiye 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 dayFethiye $47Kuala Lumpur $29
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.17
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Soda$0.07
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fethiye
For Fethiye, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Village Garden: $94
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$9.51
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Roti Bread$0.24
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Food Court Lunch$3.42
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Dinner at Indian Restaurant (for Two)$5.11
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
- Authentic Malaysian Street Food Tour in Kampung Baru: $39
- Nightlife Street Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $41
- Sambal Streets Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $49
- Laksa Lanes Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $49
- Sambal Street Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $52
- Glowing Firefly Private Tour With Dinner: $59
- Kuala Lumpur Food Tour: $60
- Spiritual Healing and Authentic Cooking with Local Host: $61
- Kuala Selangor Fireflies and Blue Tears Tour with Dinner (SIC): $62
- Malaysian Hands-On Cooking Class : Masala Medley : $63
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $30Kuala Lumpur $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye
For Fethiye, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Paragliding$5.81
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Gorge Walk entry and photo$0.13
Tours and Activities in Fethiye
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fethiye.
- Fethiye Dalyan Tour River Cruise and Mud Bath: $72
- Ölüdeniz Half Day Scuba Diving Experience: $64
- Ölüdeniz: 2-Hour Tandem Paragliding Experience: $235
- 12 Islands Boat Tour from Fethiye with Grilled Lunch: $56
- 12 Islands Boat Tour in Fethiye: $25
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $33
- Babadag Mountain Paragliding Experience with Photos and Videos: $215
- Babadağ Cable Car Ticket with Pickup and Paragliding Options: $49
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
- Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $202
- Dalyan Day Trip from Fethiye Including River Cruise, Mud Baths and Iztuzu Beach: $59
- Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $65
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$1.19
Tours and Activities in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cameron Highland Day Tour From Kuala Lumpur By Group: $155
- Full Day Melaka Tour with The Shore Sky Tower 43rd Floor - Unesco Heritage: $199
- Half Day Kuala Lumpur Culture And Communities Exploration Tour: $30
- KL Tour with Petronas Twin Towers Observation Deck & Batu Cave: $145
- KLCC Lake Symphony & The River of Life Tour from Kuala Lumpur: $33
- Kuala Lumpur (Genting Highlands 7.5 hours Private Tour): $61
- Kuala Lumpur Full Day City Tour Cruise Excursion from Port Klang: $65
- Kuala Lumpur Half Day Family Tour With Aquaria KLCC : $105
- Malacca Instagram Tour: Most Famous Spots (Private & All-Inclusive): $184
- Petronas Twin Tower Tickets with City Tour: $80
- Putrajaya Tour: $32
- Shah Alam Islamic Arts and Culture Tours : $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $13Kuala Lumpur $6.58
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 Fethiye and Kuala Lumpur, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Kuala Lumpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe and Kuala Lumpur is in Asia, 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 Fethiye would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fethiye 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 Fethiye Expensive? and Is Kuala Lumpur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Kuala Lumpur, 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.
When is the best time to visit Fethiye or Kuala Lumpur?
Fethiye has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Kuala Lumpur experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Fethiye or Kuala Lumpur in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Fethiye is around the same temperature as Kuala Lumpur in the summer. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Kuala Lumpur fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kuala Lumpur this time of the year. In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Kuala Lumpur during summer. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies, while Kuala Lumpur receives 200 hours of full sun in the summer.
Kuala Lumpur receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Kuala Lumpur. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kuala Lumpur receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Kuala Lumpur 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Kuala Lumpur in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Kuala Lumpur. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kuala Lumpur throughout the year.
In the autumn, Fethiye is cooler than Kuala Lumpur. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Fethiye in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Kuala Lumpur averages at about 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fethiye this time of the year. In the autumn, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Kuala Lumpur. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kuala Lumpur receives 169 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kuala Lumpur. Fethiye usually gets less rain in October than Kuala Lumpur. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Kuala Lumpur receives 280 mm (11 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Kuala Lumpur 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Kuala Lumpur in the Winter?
Both Kuala Lumpur and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Kuala Lumpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Fethiye is generally much colder than Kuala Lumpur. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 10°C (50°F), and Kuala Lumpur fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Fethiye usually receives less sunshine than Kuala Lumpur during winter. Fethiye gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Kuala Lumpur receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kuala Lumpur. It's quite rainy in Fethiye. In January, Fethiye usually receives less rain than Kuala Lumpur. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Kuala Lumpur receives 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Kuala Lumpur 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Kuala Lumpur in the Spring?
Both Kuala Lumpur and Fethiye during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kuala Lumpur year-round.
Fethiye is much colder than Kuala Lumpur in the spring. The daily temperature in Fethiye averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Kuala Lumpur fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Fethiye. In the spring, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Kuala Lumpur. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kuala Lumpur receives 199 hours of full sun.
Kuala Lumpur gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Fethiye usually gets less rain in April than Kuala Lumpur. Fethiye gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Kuala Lumpur receives 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Kuala Lumpur 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Kuala Lumpur and Fethiye
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 280 mm (11 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 250 mm (9.8 in) |
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