Top 5 cheapest things to buy in Kuala Lumpur

When in Kuala Lumpur, experienced tourists try to choose the time to do an unforgettable shopping experience. There are so many beautiful and unique products in the capital of Malaysia that it is difficult to decide what to buy first. Nevertheless, the top ranking must have five things, without buying which shopping trips do not make any sense. Let's take a closer look at each position.

Electronics. Electronics in Kuala Lumpur are beyond competition. These goods are much cheaper here than in the United States and Europe. Prices are also advantageous compared to Thailand, which imports most of its products. In Malaysia, on the other hand, most electronics are produced domestically. This makes it possible to keep prices affordable.

You'll enjoy prices on cameras (Nikon, Canon, Casio, Sony and many others), cell phones, MP3 players, DVD players, laptops and even electronic household items such as rice cookers and coffee makers.

One of the most famous places to shop for electronics and IT products is the seven-story Plaza Low Yat, which you'll find behind the Melia Hotel next to the Imbi Monorail station.

Batik fabric. Creating unique woven works in the batik style is one one of Malaysia's most unusual crafts. Masters create amazingly beautiful drawings using wax and various colored dyes. Unlike batik, which is produced in Thailand or Singapore, you will not see images of people and animals on such Malaysian works: the traditional Muslim religion does not allow it.

But images of all kinds of flowers, trees, and abstract patterns are in abundance. Any products from the Malaysian batik, including clothing and accessories, can be easily purchased in markets, craft stores and shopping centers. Just don't buy a batik factory tour, because there you will pay a much higher price.

Tinware. In Kuala Lumpur you can see her in craft and souvenir stores, shopping malls, local markets, and high-end specialty stores.

Royal Selangor is the world's largest tin manufacturer in Kuala Lumpur. Of course, the pewter products from this production are more expensive than in other similar stores, but their quality is amazing.

We suggest buying wine accessories, pewter beer mugs, keychains, boxes, photo frames, drink coasters and men's cufflinks (they are available!). One of the best Royal Selangor stores is in the KLCC mall. And if you want to buy cheaper pewterware, visit the Central Market or the artisan stores that abound all over the city.

Traditional Chinese medicines and herbs. Kuala Lumpur is home to many Chinese, so there are many stores and market stalls selling traditional Chinese medicines and herbs. You'll find remedies for asthma, headaches, stomachaches and other ailments, as well as herbs used in Chinese cooking. Check out Jalan Petaling, located in Chinatown: it's one of the best herbal medicine stalls.

Malaysian snacks. The top five ranking closes with Malaysian traditional foods. Like all Asians, Malaysians love interesting combinations of flavors and create thousands of different culinary masterpieces. The Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur offers delicious authentic Chinese snacks in addition to traditional rice cakes, sweets, water chestnut pies and bean sweets.

Kuala Lumpur's Brickfields neighborhood offers Indian snacks including cassava chips, jalebi (sweet fried dough), air rice, roti and samosa.

Chow Kit is a great place to shop for traditional Malay snacks like rice candy wrapped in banana leaves or curry puffs.