{"id":7952,"date":"2013-12-13T17:21:06","date_gmt":"2013-12-13T09:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=7952"},"modified":"2025-04-07T15:11:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T07:11:05","slug":"save-money-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/save-money-christmas","title":{"rendered":"How To Save Money This Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;\">Fairy lights dotting trees, carols playing in malls, and good feelings all around; Christmas must be around the corner. As the day draws closer, one cannot help but immerse oneself in the spirit of merriment and the tradition of gift-giving. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s all fun and games, but not without a price tag. Luckily, there are bargains to be found all around. Here&#8217;s a complete guide on how to save money this Christmas:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For-the-holidaymaker\"><\/span><b>For the holidaymaker<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/christmas_travel.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7953\" src=\"\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/christmas_travel.png\" alt=\"christmas_travel\" width=\"220\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/christmas_travel.png 220w, \/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/christmas_travel-42x50.png 42w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>December is without a doubt a popular time to travel for most, but travelling is also one of the most expensive ways to celebrate this holiday.<\/p>\n<p>Enter Greece, a country graced with clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and more than 250 days of sunshine a year.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years however, Greece has been plagued with a financial crisis that has resulted in price cuts for hotels and services making it a good time to visit this history-laden country.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, roads are often traffic-free and the locals \u2013 especially at tourist hotspots, speak English, making communication and getting around relatively hassle-free.<\/p>\n<p>Estimated cost of travelling to Greece:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Return flight (per person): RM4,230<\/li>\n<li>Accommodation (per person per night): RM44<\/li>\n<li>Meals (per person per day): RM88<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In contrast, a study by TripAdvisor has revealed that Oslo, the capital city of Norway, to be the costliest destination for holidaymakers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For-the-gift-giver\"><\/span><b>For the gift-giver<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/santa-claus-176x300.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/santa-claus-176x300.jpg\" alt=\"santa claus\" width=\"176\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>No doubt December is a season to be shopping as evidenced by kiosks that line every inch of available space in malls and the abundance of pre-packaged gift sets that has become the go-to gift for most. For those who wish to spoil friends and family with gifts, here is an estimate of how much this holiday season will set you back:<\/p>\n<p>For her (per person):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bath gift box: RM80 \u2013 RM110<\/li>\n<li>Jewellery: RM98<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For him (per person):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tie: RM63<\/li>\n<li>Hoodie: RM123<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the kids (per person):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Action figure: RM45 \u2013 RM110<\/li>\n<li>Doll or Doll house: RM55 \u2013 RM130<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For everyone (per person):<\/p>\n<p>Book(s): RM30 \u2013 RM55<\/p>\n<p>But not to worry, you will be able to enjoy tax relief of up to RM1,000 for book purchases.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For-the-food-lover\"><\/span><b>For the food lover<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/best-christmas-eve-dinner.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7955\" src=\"\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/best-christmas-eve-dinner-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"best-christmas-eve-dinner\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/best-christmas-eve-dinner-300x225.jpg 300w, \/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/best-christmas-eve-dinner-66x50.jpg 66w, \/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/best-christmas-eve-dinner.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>No celebration is complete without a hearty meal in the presence of good company, but with limited seats and the sudden influx of people rushing to make bookings, a dinner-out may cost more than eating out on a regular day.<\/p>\n<p>However, all is not lost for those who want to enjoy a good meal at a decent restaurant without breaking the bank as discounts and promotions are abundant and readily available at group buying sites.<\/p>\n<p>Estimated cost of eating out (discounted price):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Roast turkey and rib-eye platter with side dishes and dessert (feeds up to 3 people): RM138<\/li>\n<li>4kg roast turkey with side dishes (feeds up to 6 people): RM328<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Want to save money the way celebrities do? Find out how with these <\/b><a href=\"\/articles\/8-valuable-money-tips-from-celebs-photos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>eight valuable tips<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Your young child can eat for free if you know the places. Find out where <a href=\"\/articles\/kids-eat-for-free-a-malaysian-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kids can eat for free<\/a>\u00a0in Malaysia<\/b><b>.<\/b><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fairy lights dotting trees, carols playing in malls, and good feelings all around; Christmas must be around the corner. It\u2019s all fun and games, but not without a price tag. 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