Medical Tourism in Malaysia

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Medical tourism in Malaysia: key facts

MapHospitals lists 501 hospitals in Malaysia across 4 cities.
The most listings are in Kuala Lumpur (204), Penang (120) and Johor Bahru (116).
1,932 doctors at these hospitals have a profile.
5 hospitals list an accreditation such as JCI or NABH.

Source: MapHospitals directory, November 2026.

Cities

Medical Tourism Cities in Malaysia

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Kuala Lumpur

204 hospitals

Penang

120 hospitals

Johor Bahru

116 hospitals

Melaka

61 hospitals

Treatments

Medical Treatments in Malaysia

Malaysia is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments

Est. from $1,900

Gynaecology

72 hospitals

IVF

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Est. from $3,700

Oncology

56 hospitals

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Est. from $3,700

Orthopaedics

50 hospitals

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Est. from $1,300

Otorhinolaryngology

46 hospitals

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Pediatrics

46 hospitals

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Est. from $7,300

Neurology

34 hospitals

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Est. from $700

Ophthalmologists

33 hospitals

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Est. from $2,500

Urology

29 hospitals

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Nephrology

28 hospitals

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Est. from $3,700

Psychiatry

26 hospitals

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Est. from $3,700

Cardiology

25 hospitals

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Est. from $1,900

Gastroenterology

25 hospitals

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Est. from $100

Dermatology

24 hospitals

Fillers & Injections, Laser Treatments, Acne, Pimples & Wart Removal

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Hepatology

14 hospitals

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Proctology

12 hospitals

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Est. from $100

Stomatology

10 hospitals

Root Canal Treatment, Dental Bridges, Dental Crowns

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Rheumatology

10 hospitals

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Est. from $9,800

Pulmonology

9 hospitals

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Anaesthesiology

8 hospitals

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Neonatology

6 hospitals

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Microbiology

3 hospitals

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Venereology

2 hospitals

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Otolaryngology

1 hospital

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Podiatry

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Perinatology

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Cost Guide

Cost of Living in Malaysia

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

RM300

Hospital Room
per day

RM80

Budget Hotel
per night

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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)

RM150 ↓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)	150	73% less

Food & Nutrition

Most hospitals in Malaysia 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

RM80 ↓81%

US RM423

Mid-Range Hotel / Night

RM250 ↓70%

US RM846

Luxury Hotel / Night

RM700 ↓63%

US RM1,880

Airbnb / Month

RM2,200 ↓81%

US RM11,750

Apartment (City Centre)

RM3,000 ↓71%

US RM10,340

Apartment (Outside Centre)

RM1,500 ↓80%

US RM7,520

Item	RM	vs US
Budget Hotel / Night	80	81% less
Mid-Range Hotel / Night	250	70% less
Luxury Hotel / Night	700	63% less
Airbnb / Month	2,200	81% less
Apartment (City Centre)	3,000	71% less
Apartment (Outside Centre)	1,500	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

RM60 ↓94%

US RM940

Hospital Room / Day

RM300 ↓98%

US RM16,450

Basic Medicine

RM20 ↓72%

US RM71

Travel Health Insurance / Day

RM12 ↓90%

US RM118

Nursing Care / Day

RM200 ↓88%

US RM1,645

Physiotherapy Session

RM100 ↓86%

US RM705

Dental Checkup

RM80 ↓91%

US RM940

Item	RM	vs US
Doctor Consultation	60	94% less
Hospital Room / Day	300	98% less
Basic Medicine	20	72% less
Travel Health Insurance / Day	12	90% less
Nursing Care / Day	200	88% less
Physiotherapy Session	100	86% less
Dental Checkup	80	91% less

Medical Tourist Tip

Healthcare in Malaysia costs up to 96% less than the US. A hospital room is just RM300/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)

RM100 ↓70%

US RM329

Airport Taxi

RM80 ↓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)	100	70% less
Airport Taxi	80	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

RM100 ↓67%

US RM306

Laundry / Load

RM10 ↓47%

US RM19

Mobile Prepaid / Month

RM35 ↓85%

US RM235

Clothes (Avg.)

RM120 ↓36%

US RM188

Haircut

RM15 ↓87%

US RM118

Movie Ticket

RM16 ↓77%

US RM71

Gym / Month

RM120 ↓54%

US RM259

Beer

RM18 ↓45%

US RM33

Item	RM	vs US
Internet / Month	100	67% less
Laundry / Load	10	47% less
Mobile Prepaid / Month	35	85% less
Clothes (Avg.)	120	36% less
Haircut	15	87% less
Movie Ticket	16	77% less
Gym / Month	120	54% less
Beer	18	45% less

Daily Essentials

Day-to-day expenses in Malaysia 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.

Malaysia is one of the most popular medical tourism destinations in Asia, welcoming over 1 million medical tourists annually. The country is recognised by the International Medical Travel Journal as one of the world's best medical tourism destinations. Malaysia offers an excellent combination of quality, affordability, English proficiency, and multicultural hospitality.

Why Malaysia for Medical Tourism?

Malaysian hospitals like Prince Court Medical Centre, Gleneagles, and Subang Jaya Medical Centre offer JCI-accredited care at 50-65% less than US costs. The country excels in cardiac surgery, orthopaedics, fertility treatments, and health screenings.

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