Pounds to Malaysian ringgit converter

Type pounds or ringgit and see the other instantly, with everyday prices in pounds below.

Pounds to Malaysian ringgit converter British pounds (£) Malaysian ringgit (RM)

£100 ≈ RM560.00

Showing an approximate rate of about RM5.6 per £1 until the live rate loads. Indicative only, not a bank rate.

What is the ringgit worth in everyday terms?

Think of RM1 as roughly the price of a small sweet snack and RM10 as a simple street-food meal. The table converts typical prices into pounds using the same rate.

Everyday item	Typical price	In pounds	What to expect
A coffee or teh tarik at a local kopitiam	RM2–RM5	about £0–£1	the everyday drink, a few ringgit
Nasi lemak or roti canai breakfast at a street stall	RM3–RM8	about £1–£1	cheap and filling
A sit-down lunch at a local restaurant	RM10–RM20	about £2–£4	rice dish plus a drink
A mid-range restaurant dinner for two	RM60–RM140	about £11–£25	air-conditioned, table service
A short Grab ride across Kuala Lumpur	RM10–RM25	about £2–£4	depends on traffic and time of day
KL Sentral to the airport by train (KLIA Ekspres)	RM55–RM70	about £10–£12	one way per adult, about 30 minutes
A budget hotel room per night	RM90–RM200	about £16–£36	private room, basic
A good mid-range hotel room per night	RM250–RM500	about £45–£89	pool and breakfast often included
A one-way coach from KL to Penang	RM50–RM90	about £9–£16	around 5 to 6 hours
A mobile SIM with plenty of data (tourist)	RM20–RM50	about £4–£9	a few weeks of data

Typical ranges only; prices differ between Kuala Lumpur, Penang, the islands and tourist spots, and change over time.