Cost of Living in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia (Detailed Breakdown)
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
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Malaysia is one of the best countries in the world for expats when it comes to getting a good quality of life for a relatively low amount of money. In this video I break down the cost of living for expats in Kuala Lumpur by breaking down the following living expenses:
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Housing/Accommodation Cost
3:25 - Utilities
3:50 - Entertainment and Recreation
5:40 - Groceries
6:15 - Healthcare
7:13 - Child & Family Costs (Schools & Nannies)
8:04 - Transportation
9:13 - Summary (total cost of living)
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Love that you throw the time stamps in the description... Great video my man
Really excellent work, thank you. Comprehensive, succinct and I especially love the comparison to other major cities in the world. As someone who lived in NYC for 15 years, I think your estimate is very reasonable. Thank you again and I look forward to more content from you.
Thanks! Great video! I really appreciate this information. Straight to the point. I appreciate you including pricing for single people.
Very informative and well done. No fluff. Just the facts.
Thank you for such a comprehensive video!
This was VERY informative ! I was already set to move to Bangkok and did not know about Malaysia. I am definitely reconsidering now. Thanks !
Man! Great video, thanks a lot for sharing
Great video friend you are spot on about the cost of living in KL missing KL and looking forward to making KL my home soon ❤️ from Australia keep safe and well friend
Dude that video is super helpful!
Good honest source of local information. Thanks for sharing🙏👍
Very informative, thank you!
I just want to comment again cuz the video is very informative, thanks
Thank you for your sharing! I have just lived here in K.L for only 2 months. I trying to compare the numbers from your videos :D
Thanks a lot! Very useful 👌 👍🙏
Sounds about right 👍
Yes! I am the 1k like! Congrats
Greatest video thanks
Hey keep posting Malaysia videos!
Good stuff my sir.
Brilliant!!
Wonderful, thank u for sharing
For a retiree I spend RM 1400. 00 on groceries for two persons
If I eat out then it would be RM 40.00 per day. For one person, RM 2400 for 2 persons for a month.
I survive on RM 3000.00 per month as a couple with intermittent outside meals.
thanks for info :D
Thank you. Excellent video, straight to the point.
How about gas for cars?
Mass transit cost?
Is mass transit well spread out in the city?
Thanks for this video!
Great summary
I am planning to retire in KL in 8 years time and planning to have a 1 bedroom apartment in the KLCC area. I have been to KL 5 times and loved it - my favourite city that I have visited. It is not only just the cost but I love the people and culture. Plus it will definitely suit me since I am a Muslim guy born and bred in the UK and I have a great rapport with Malaysians in general
Yes KL would be an excellent place to retire. Unfortunately Malaysia recently made changes to their popular MM2H visa which brought many retirees from the UK to Malaysia in recent years. These new changes make it much more difficult to retire in Malaysia. I will make a video about this in the future. The good thing for you is that a lot can change in 8 years and I wouldn't be surprised if they improve this programme in the future once they realize the new measures are pretty unreasonable.
@@ExpatWell Thanks for letting me know. Yes I am aware of these changes sadly but like you said I still have another 8 years and things can change - I am keeping an eye in future developments regarding people wanting to retire in Malaysia from the Uk like myself
Yes Malaysian here. I believe they will amend the ridiculous change to MM2H visa. Many Malaysians are also unhappy with the current stipulations.
@@ghrbaa6727 I am hoping they will amend this in another 6.5 years from now because I would loved to retire in this amazing country of yours
I went to KL for my honeymoon and fell in love. Im a Muslim from UK and looking to move to KL now. Just need to convince the wife now!
Hi, where do I find your video "why you move to Malaysia"?. at Intro 0:19. Thanks.
Hi, how did you do to find an accommodation ? Is there a website or something? I'm doing an Erasmus soon and I have to find a place to live :)
Ure a well versed real estate agent in Malaysia bro, Malaysia to me is place in the sun super duper lovin it
Excellent video. But I did not find the video you recommend, which is “Why you move to Malaysia?”. Would you help me with this? I wish to watch it. Thanks
Thank you
what was the name of website you suggested for renting a studio? thank you
Merci 👍
The video is good, but you would cant spesk more slow?, Thanks
Thanks
Hi, great video and very informative, what do you think about Bukit Jalil? I’m starting to check some not expensive areas around KL , thanks
I think it could be a good option. Only downside I can think of is that it takes a while to get to KLCC by public transport although by car/taxi it is quite good. So if commuting isn't a concern it is definitely worth consideration. Like I mentioned in the video in KL it is very easy to "test" a neighborhood or apartment complex by booking an airbnb for a few nights and then seeing what you like and don't like first hand.
@@ExpatWell thanks for your reply, appear of Bukit Jalil, where do you think is a good area to live? You talked about Month Kiara and Damansara? What about Cheras?
@@AntaresSo have a look at subang jaya/usj
Hi, do you know if retirees can hire a maid for cooking / cleaning on a part or fulltime basis ? is it very expensive ? Thanks
Nonce
Would you please make a video of how to retire in Malaysia I’m 33 years old right now and I want to start for my retirement in Malaysia any tips or tricks you know through your journey of life what invest what to do anything you can possibly know how a person can stop working and retire and live in Malaysia they will be super helpful thank you oh I have to say I want to retire within a year or two just like how should I go about my savings and investing to be able to retire as soon as possible but in realistic terms and time frames thanks
Retiring in Malaysia is easy. It all depends on if you want to own or rent or the type of visa you want. You can retire in Malaysia on a tourist visa. You will have to do two exit trips per year. You can also apply for My Second Home, however the stipulations require a large cash deposit in the bank. I recommend you rent for the first year before you decide to participate on My Second Home.
Consider Colombia or Peru it's really cheap. 😊
@@nasilamak2201 you sure only twice exit per year? I thought there only a limit of 30 days to stay as tourist?
@@Vivo-qh9is it depends on the country you are from. As an American, we get a 90 days visa on arrival. After that, we can extend it for 60 days then we must exit for at least 1 full day. According to that, we would need to exit twice per year. AirAsia makes those exits easy with low cost tickets across Asia. But, you are right. Some countries only get a 30 day visa on arrival. ✌🏿
@@nasilamak2201 that's so cool ! from where i come unfortunately theres 30 days and max of a week extension in case we got issues with going back or whatever
Pendapatan rakyat kecik, sara hidup tinggi untuk rakyat tempatan. Lubuk tempat menetap lps persaraan. Mereka boleh jimat 50-60 % duit menetap di Msia
Watching your video makes me feel so happy that im single and dont have any kids
The sound is rather muffled, but a good video.
Why did you remove the video you recommended at the beginning of this one, "Why you move to Malaysia"?
I didn't remove the video it will be published sometime in August. Once a youtube video is uploaded you can't add callouts to other videos that are relevant and haven't been published yet. Once it is published I will add the correct link. I am actually publishing another Malaysia focused video next week which might be of interest if you are considering moving there.
Rent condo + h2o + electricity.. own condo or apartment.. maintained service....car or moto bicycle petrol personal expense.. medical bill also food ect? How can 2K + enough. 2 k rent if furnished....working place near. Imagine....Tq
Definitely, this is for people who have money or at least a very high salary. I'm considering to apply to teach Spanish there, but my conection told me that I can make like 8,000 MYR a month, then I think it is too expensive for a regular guy like me. 😂😂😂
bruh i have been living here for my whole life and realized how much money i spent
Very informative . Any info on prices in Tawau ? Many thanks and good health
I haven't actually spent any time in Tawau but looking at property listings you should be able to find a decent 3 bedroom place for between 1200-1500 MYR or 280-350 usd per month. You can check mudah.my for specific listings
As a foreigner could I go to local public hospital ?
Yes you can but they will charge you though not as much as private hospitals.
For Malaysians usually Rm1 for consultations and medicine and Rm 5 to see a specialist. For senior citizens it's totally free.
Can you introduce some good elementary schools in kl?
ISKL is the main international school in the city. Gardens International School and Mont Kiara International School are popular options for those living in Mont Kiara. Although these three schools are the most expensive ones in KL. The French School LFKL is also a good option in terms of value for money but your kids will be taught in both English and French which could be an advantage or disadvantage for you depending on your personal circumstances. Another good option could be GEMS International School - Tropicana Metropark which is also good value for money. These are just a couple of the main schools you also have more local oriented schools which are good as well like Baseerah International School or Marifah International School (MIS). Hope that helps.
@@ExpatWell thank you very much for the info🍀
with my company im goint go malaysia for 3 months . im gonna be in a big trouble couse i drinks 2 beers at home every day :D
I wish you said the rent cost in dollars
60K USD you own your place outright in Malaysia its a no Brainer. Question about the education is there any free education there like we have in the USA .
I want to live in a house in the countryside.
Dude, sorry to say, but you talk too fast. Please slow down.
I do talk fast but it is actually done intentionally because the youtube algorithm punishes your content when it is slow paced. So if I slow it down too much youtube stops promoting it and therfore less people will end up seeing it. You can change the playback speed to 75% in the playback settings if you prefer to have it go slower. I try to manually update my subtitles so that people can follow along with the subtitles as well during the video.
I thought your speed was perfect FYI
Life single month1
How about get paid in UK but living in Malaysia 😂
Dude. It's expensive. Nothing cheap here. There are countries in Europe with lower cost of living.
Rented a house in local neighbourhood is more inexpensive than bungalow or condominium 😁
You are right. You can still get a nice apartment/house in a "local" neighborhood for much cheaper but since many of my viewers are given a housing allowance by their employer when they relocate to Malaysia I focused mainly on the price of condominiums/bungalows in areas like KLCC, Ampang and Mont Kiara.
cheap comes with other things as well depending on where you live. security & ease of access to necessities is worth the price. i live in a cheap area i know how it feels like lol. you can live in cheap areas, but basic security is a must.
@@KedaiNasi Exactly. Security is something not to be compromised!
To the local Malaysian the cost of living esp in Kuala Lumpur ( the capital ) is very high cost, because our salary is not that much. To foreigners from rich countries they find it cheap. $1 US equal RM 4 to RM 4.20, that's alot. With US$ 200 k can get a nice condo. Want high class expat apartment roughly from US$ 300 k onward.
What is the average salary in Kuala Lumpur? He mentioned US$600 per month (MYR2,500) for a nanny in Kuala Lumpur. That seems a lot!
I need help b coz I m refugees but no support in Malaysia government .no job no medical no school. Plz help us .
He gave too long of an intro. Just jump right in!
Heeeeeeyyyy slow down. Your content is fascinating but you speak way too fast for human understanding, it’s not professional. Tweak that and your chanel will grow. All the best
All the rich people come to Malaysia 🇲🇾, but we are quite Conservative especially in the rural area, we are a Muslim country soo you are going to listen the Azan "Calling Prayer" 5 times a day everyday