The lure of the countless shopping malls and centres in Kuala Lumpur is definitely agonising and intimidating at the same time. Yet, sometimes, the wallet in our pockets can get the better of us. Fret not, however, as the capital city of Malaysia has also a plethora of budget options to cure your shopping disease.

Travel Tip: If you are traveling from elsewhere in Malaysia or from a neighbouring country, booking online tickets from redbus is highly recommendable. You may select your suitable bus from the index of buses listed in the site. Hassle-free journey will put a smile on your face as well as your wallet’s. With the fact; travelling by bus saves money and is quite safe.

Read on to know about the places to shop in Kuala Lumpur without burning a hole in your pocket:

Petaling Street: Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, is flocked to by many. From imitation to jewellery to herbal medicines, Petaling Street is where you get more bang for every buck. Moreover, it is the ideal place to test your bargaining skills. Be sure to stay back long enough, though as Pasar Malam, the lit up night market, is a sight to behold.

Chow Kit Market: Another daily market is the Chow Kit Market. Although it sells whatever you can fathom, it’s most renowned for the numerous stalls laden with fresh variants of all kinds of seafood, meat, and the best collection of local fruits. It is also famous for being Kuala Lumpur’s biggest “wet markets”.

Kampung Bahru: A short walk down the Chow Kit Market is Kampung Bahru, which, on Saturday evenings, becomes a hive of activity, owing to Pasar Minggu, the Sunday Market. You can find all sorts of traditional, and authentic, Malaysian clothing and handicrafts here.