Partying is a bit more costly

Malaysia is a more expensive party destination than its Southeast Asian neighbors Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam due to high alcohol tariffs, which are prohibited by Muslims. The remainder of the population is permitted to drink, albeit at a greater cost.

Alcohol is frequently available in large tourist cities such as Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Ipoh, Melaka, and Johor Bahru, but beer is more commonly found in Chinese-owned shops in smaller towns. A trip to the tax-free islands of Langkawi and Tioman is the perfect remedy to high drink and cigarette prices.

In smaller cities, there may be some bars, although they may not be open until late at night, as in Thailand. That doesn't mean you should skip it; it just means you'll have to stretch your wallet a little further, or skip the beverages and go out and enjoy Malaysia's gorgeous nature and cities instead! This is definitely one of the top Things to Know Before Traveling to Malaysia.