Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia · beach · diving · nature · mountains
8 days · 2 adults · September · 7,943 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
Wider estimate. On-the-ground costs here are modelled from Malaysia's typical prices adjusted for Kota Kinabalu, not checked city by city — so we show a wider range rather than pretend to precision we don't have.
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,184 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $155 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $208 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $80 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $144 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $48 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,915 |
| likely $1,982–$3,847 · $1,457 per person · $364 per day · modelled confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,184 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $405 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $432 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $176 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $336 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $48 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,677 |
| likely $2,500–$4,853 · $1,838 per person · $460 per day · modelled confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,184 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $863 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $880 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $400 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $688 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $48 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,159 |
| likely $3,508–$6,810 · $2,579 per person · $645 per day · modelled confidence | |