Honest comments. They are true. I have experienced them. And people on both sides will benefit from your review. But just to note: one good thing about Malaysia is that it has much much to offer to those who love nature and the outdoors. These people may not find themselves in the context you enumerated between the two countries. People who love the outdoors typically do not spend time inside buildings, let alone broken down ones. They also don't care much about dirt everywhere. And they eat whatever they can get their mouths on by the river or the mountain. I have such friends. Also, I think that many other Singaporeans do not mind those things which are old and rustic because they can be nostalgic. Perhaps they are reminded of their childhood and they don't want these things to change. These are the one who love eating by the street corners and they will live with flies circling above their meals, which adds on to their buying experience.. And the "tidak apa" behaviour is what some Singaporeans visit Malaysia for because this means that Malaysians make time for people to be kind and friendly. We tend to look at surfaces and physical comfort as a measure of monetary success. However, what make good people are things which do not glitter. So, I think Malaysia is just find on her own. Just my personal views. Great video, though. Keep it up!
For the maintenance of the condo, I agree with you. Probably due to Malaysia doesn’t have Strata Titles Boards to monitor the MCSTs of condos. For example, although R & F Princess Cove development, 富力公主湾is less than 3 years old, many external finishing already deteriorated.
In Singapore, the best steak should be A5 from Japan. Probably S$220-250 per kg (will be more expensive if you buy from NTUC FairPrice), A5 from Australia probably is S$160 per kg.
I visited KL recently. Pavilion and TRX are very nice. KLCC looks very old. Paragon, Singapore is slight better than KLCC but not as good as Pavilion and TRX. However, I think, 10 years later, Paragon Singapore should look better than Pavilion and TRX. 😂
I stayed recently both in JB and KL and it seemed the opposite. The shopping malls in KL many times the size of Singapore like Pavillion, Bangsa Village and in JB midvalley. I am impressed
S'pore's PAP govt is ranked the most effective in the world, and s'pore's civil service is ranked the best in the world. Employment rate in s'pore is consistently high and a recent report shows household income exceeds expenditure. Those that are jobless or retrenched are reemployed through the support of the various govt agencies. This is a wonderful s'pore!❤❤
Great question! For Australia's case, the standard of living is also high. They are able to get on by just fine on their local produce, they are also able to lower their cost of living by relocating to cheaper states /rural areas (we have a friend living in Agnes Waters. It's a small community that sometimes still practices barter trades). They have a balance of healthy work boundaries. No wonder a lot of people migrated to Australia. That being said, no country is perfect.
Singaporeans will find RM35 blue berries and RM800 steaks for 8 super cheap/ That is why many Singaporeans find Malaysia better. For outdoor activities, Singaporean prefers Japan, Australia, Switzerland, NZ, Taiwan and many more. Malaysians usually go nearby or hardly travel out. Whenever I go traveling with my Malaysian friends, I have to be price conscious. e.g. when we travel to Australia, one nasi lemark cost about AUD 15, that is about SGD13 but RM42. I think many Singaporeans find Malaysia good because they always go for the expensive options and on the other hand, Malaysian find Singapore not as good because they usually choose the cheaper options.
@@renaturerelaxationchannel4800 it's ridiculous to purchase RM35 blueberry when you can get 2 punnets for SGD12 And for the steaks, why you want to eat lower quality steaks at a higher price? Hawker food in Malaysia yes, much cheaper but doesn't mean quality ingredients. Chinese restaurant yes, Malaysia better. But western food, cafe etc etc Not necessarily.
@corporatebreakoutcouple true for the examples you quoted. But things such as driving a luxury car, spa/massages, hair salon, facial, live fresh seafood, etc also improves your standard of living and are significantly more affordable in Malaysia when you compare in absolute terms without accounting for purchasing power.
@evoxpress Driving a luxury car, getting massages or facial, mani pedi will not increase your standard of living in a country because these things are exactly the same in Malaysia or Singapore, if you remove the purchasing power. Standard of living means that if you live in Malaysia and walk on the streets, will you see dog poo or cow poo and affect your sense of comfort? It means going to a public toilet or using public facilities and having them work. It means going into a building and not having to encounter broken equipment or water cuts or electricity cuts. It means not seeing litter all over the place. We can cite many more examples. Standard of living is best felt as an experience when one lives in a place and really experience it for yourself. What you are referring to is the difference in the cost of living as you get better bang for your buck as a Singaporean going over to Malaysia to spend money. This only holds true for Singaporeans spending SGD in Malaysia. Cost of living in Malaysia for Malaysians is actually high. Feel free to check out our other videos where we compare RM5k and SGD5k where one lives in Malaysia and earns RM5k versus someone who lives in Singapore and earns SGD5k
Singapore is small island.How to compare Malaysia hundred times bigger than Singapore. Try compare Hong Kong or Taiwan because this Island equal Singapore 😮😮😮😂😂😂😂
@@samueltitikon9813 Standard of living doesn't matter the size of country. Tidak apa attitude is not kept to land size. Cleanliness and upkeep of a building or streets is also not due to land size. Civic mindedness and social responsibility is also not due to how large a country is. Quality living is not calculated by country size.
Love keyboard warriors who anyhow type nonsense and put in serious accusations of plagiarism without proof. Come and meet us for coffee face to face and say this sentence to our faces if you dare.
I’m not sure which apartments or condos you’ve been staying at, but most of the condos we live in here in KL are well-maintained, including the gym equipment. It’s surprising to hear you say otherwise unless it’s the lower to mid class condos. Again, it all falls back to the building managwmnt. In areas like Mont Kiara and Petaling Jaya, particularly the medium to upper-class condos, the maintenance is generally very good. If budget allows, you can choose to stay in one of these better-maintained condos.
@@nashpal1 Yes, building management overall in Malaysia is lower compared to Singapore. We have easily stayed in over 30 Airbnbs in Ipoh, KL, Malacca, JB, Pahang, Kuantan, Perlis, Kedah, Penang and semua saja lah. More misses than hits. We are not taking a cheap shot at Malaysia, just laying out what our experience has been. Perhaps the luxury condos in KL do not allow Airbnbs so we never got the opportunity to stay in them However we have stayed with friends in their condos in KL (expensive ones) and the quality of workmanship, the car park area all cannot compare to Singapore. We are also real estate investors and we've seen our fair share of real estate in both Singapore and Malaysia.
I cannot imagine a singapore in the next 5 more years. I expect much worse than now. Among other aspects is cost of living crisis based on trajectory since the last decade. The fate of sg is inevitable. Musk have prophecised. But dont get me wrong, MPs are able to afford a good life in sg
I love my country Singapore and I like Malaysia too. It's nice for holiday unfortunately not for living as quality is not as good as what I have been enjoying in Europe. Beautiful weather and landscape and georgous big house with gardens of plenty of fruit trees. So relaxing. It's Quality of life is way above singapore and Malaysia put together as these 2 countries have only mostly malls. The People only talk food basically.
Thank you for watching!
What are your thoughts on the difference in standard of living in Malaysia and Singapore?
Wonderful, very informattive. We are planning to retire in Msia, likely Ipoh after working our life(butt) in Spore. Anyway to reach out to you?
@jlee5569 sure, feel free to email us at corporatebreakout@gmail.com
@jlee5569 we've done many Ipoh related videos. Do check them out!
Honest comments. They are true. I have experienced them. And people on both sides will benefit from your review. But just to note: one good thing about Malaysia is that it has much much to offer to those who love nature and the outdoors. These people may not find themselves in the context you enumerated between the two countries. People who love the outdoors typically do not spend time inside buildings, let alone broken down ones. They also don't care much about dirt everywhere. And they eat whatever they can get their mouths on by the river or the mountain. I have such friends. Also, I think that many other Singaporeans do not mind those things which are old and rustic because they can be nostalgic. Perhaps they are reminded of their childhood and they don't want these things to change. These are the one who love eating by the street corners and they will live with flies circling above their meals, which adds on to their buying experience.. And the "tidak apa" behaviour is what some Singaporeans visit Malaysia for because this means that Malaysians make time for people to be kind and friendly. We tend to look at surfaces and physical comfort as a measure of monetary success. However, what make good people are things which do not glitter. So, I think Malaysia is just find on her own. Just my personal views. Great video, though. Keep it up!
@@thesavvyartist great pointers! Appreciate it!
For the maintenance of the condo, I agree with you. Probably due to Malaysia doesn’t have Strata Titles Boards to monitor the MCSTs of condos. For example, although R & F Princess Cove development, 富力公主湾is less than 3 years old, many external finishing already deteriorated.
In Singapore, the best steak should be A5 from Japan. Probably S$220-250 per kg (will be more expensive if you buy from NTUC FairPrice), A5 from Australia probably is S$160 per kg.
Looking good Fran! Missed taking to you! Great video 💫
@@CKology thank you so much!
We catch up soon ok?
Good detailed and insightful analysis!
Thank you for watching our video!
In JB, 10月2024年，皇后地区， 鸡腿饭每碟RM6.50, 丰盛港， 鸡腿饭每碟RM7.00。没有偷工减料。 新加坡熟食中心，鸡腿饭每碟S$4.50, 有冷气咖啡店，鸡腿饭每碟S$6。
I visited KL recently. Pavilion and TRX are very nice. KLCC looks very old. Paragon, Singapore is slight better than KLCC but not as good as Pavilion and TRX. However, I think, 10 years later, Paragon Singapore should look better than Pavilion and TRX. 😂
If u can survive in Malaysia, you can survive everywhere
@@greatthankstomother 😍🙏
Malaysia Affordable Luxury 🎉
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What u said is so true 😊
@@ji1511 thank you for watching our videos! ❤️
I stayed recently both in JB and KL and it seemed the opposite. The shopping malls in KL many times the size of Singapore like Pavillion, Bangsa Village and in JB midvalley. I am impressed
@@fooktien Size doesn't matter. Quality over quantity and size
S'pore's PAP govt is ranked the most effective in the world, and s'pore's civil service is ranked the best in the world. Employment rate in s'pore is consistently high and a recent report shows household income exceeds expenditure. Those that are jobless or retrenched are reemployed through the support of the various govt agencies. This is a wonderful s'pore!❤❤
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Tier one cities in China can provide both the pros of MY & SG.
@@christopherleng we were recently in Guangzhou and we were super impressed ❤️
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How about sharing with us on the standard
@@christopherleng we created some videos on Guangzhou. Do check them out!
Hey Fran, how about countries that export a lot but still have high currencies, such as Australia?
Great question!
For Australia's case, the standard of living is also high.
They are able to get on by just fine on their local produce, they are also able to lower their cost of living by relocating to cheaper states /rural areas (we have a friend living in Agnes Waters. It's a small community that sometimes still practices barter trades).
They have a balance of healthy work boundaries.
No wonder a lot of people migrated to Australia.
That being said, no country is perfect.
Singaporeans will find RM35 blue berries and RM800 steaks for 8 super cheap/ That is why many Singaporeans find Malaysia better. For outdoor activities, Singaporean prefers Japan, Australia, Switzerland, NZ, Taiwan and many more. Malaysians usually go nearby or hardly travel out. Whenever I go traveling with my Malaysian friends, I have to be price conscious. e.g. when we travel to Australia, one nasi lemark cost about AUD 15, that is about SGD13 but RM42. I think many Singaporeans find Malaysia good because they always go for the expensive options and on the other hand, Malaysian find Singapore not as good because they usually choose the cheaper options.
@@renaturerelaxationchannel4800 it's ridiculous to purchase RM35 blueberry when you can get 2 punnets for SGD12
And for the steaks, why you want to eat lower quality steaks at a higher price?
Hawker food in Malaysia yes, much cheaper but doesn't mean quality ingredients. Chinese restaurant yes, Malaysia better.
But western food, cafe etc etc
Not necessarily.
Weirdly... Papaya are rather expensive in JB
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Price hike due to proximity to Singapore
Msia living standards is 2nd to none.Living in country with huge space land area of course better whatever reasons people want to challenge😅
@@kamrulz659 whatever rocks your boat 😃
The condos you’ve been to in Malaysia seem to be the low end kind. But the public toilets in malaysia yah.. except for a few malls are an eye sore
@@khoo5199 🫠
The best standard of living you get is to earn sgd and spend in rm
@@evoxpress no, that's best for cost of living.
Standard of living is as per what I explained in the video
@corporatebreakoutcouple true for the examples you quoted. But things such as driving a luxury car, spa/massages, hair salon, facial, live fresh seafood, etc also improves your standard of living and are significantly more affordable in Malaysia when you compare in absolute terms without accounting for purchasing power.
@evoxpress
Driving a luxury car, getting massages or facial, mani pedi will not increase your standard of living in a country because these things are exactly the same in Malaysia or Singapore, if you remove the purchasing power.
Standard of living means that if you live in Malaysia and walk on the streets, will you see dog poo or cow poo and affect your sense of comfort? It means going to a public toilet or using public facilities and having them work. It means going into a building and not having to encounter broken equipment or water cuts or electricity cuts. It means not seeing litter all over the place. We can cite many more examples. Standard of living is best felt as an experience when one lives in a place and really experience it for yourself.
What you are referring to is the difference in the cost of living as you get better bang for your buck as a Singaporean going over to Malaysia to spend money.
This only holds true for Singaporeans spending SGD in Malaysia.
Cost of living in Malaysia for Malaysians is actually high.
Feel free to check out our other videos where we compare RM5k and SGD5k where one lives in Malaysia and earns RM5k versus someone who lives in Singapore and earns SGD5k
Whoa, first discouraging talk against living in M'sia as opposed to S'pore
Not discouraging. More like being aware on the difference in standard of living and opening people's eyes for both countries.
I left Singapore since Covid.Not a good place to be during that time.
@@AminCorea yup, not a fun time for foreign talents
Fran. You spoke well, but I invited you to Ipoh Bible Baptist Church when you visited Ipoh next time
Thank you kindly.
Appreciate the invite.
We actually belong to a church in Singapore and whenever we are not in Singapore, we attend online 🙏
Singapore is small island.How to compare Malaysia hundred times bigger than Singapore. Try compare Hong Kong or Taiwan because this Island equal Singapore 😮😮😮😂😂😂😂
@@samueltitikon9813
Standard of living doesn't matter the size of country.
Tidak apa attitude is not kept to land size. Cleanliness and upkeep of a building or streets is also not due to land size.
Civic mindedness and social responsibility is also not due to how large a country is.
Quality living is not calculated by country size.
Scripted copied from someone. All mentioned so familiar. Lol😮
@@thecalvinong you sure about that?
Can you prove it?
It's a serious accusation.
Love keyboard warriors who anyhow type nonsense and put in serious accusations of plagiarism without proof.
Come and meet us for coffee face to face and say this sentence to our faces if you dare.
I’m not sure which apartments or condos you’ve been staying at, but most of the condos we live in here in KL are well-maintained, including the gym equipment. It’s surprising to hear you say otherwise unless it’s the lower to mid class condos. Again, it all falls back to the building managwmnt. In areas like Mont Kiara and Petaling Jaya, particularly the medium to upper-class condos, the maintenance is generally very good. If budget allows, you can choose to stay in one of these better-maintained condos.
@@nashpal1 Yes, building management overall in Malaysia is lower compared to Singapore.
We have easily stayed in over 30 Airbnbs in Ipoh, KL, Malacca, JB, Pahang, Kuantan, Perlis, Kedah, Penang and semua saja lah. More misses than hits. We are not taking a cheap shot at Malaysia, just laying out what our experience has been.
Perhaps the luxury condos in KL do not allow Airbnbs so we never got the opportunity to stay in them
However we have stayed with friends in their condos in KL (expensive ones) and the quality of workmanship, the car park area all cannot compare to Singapore.
We are also real estate investors and we've seen our fair share of real estate in both Singapore and Malaysia.
Rubbish on the fds
I cannot imagine a singapore in the next 5 more years. I expect much worse than now. Among other aspects is cost of living crisis based on trajectory since the last decade. The fate of sg is inevitable. Musk have prophecised. But dont get me wrong, MPs are able to afford a good life in sg
@@LonganLee not all is doom and gloom. Malaysia is worst off if you are referring to cost of living.
This video is about standard of living.
I love my country Singapore and I like Malaysia too. It's nice for holiday unfortunately not for living as quality is not as good as what I have been enjoying in Europe. Beautiful weather and landscape and georgous big house with gardens of plenty of fruit trees. So relaxing. It's Quality of life is way above singapore and Malaysia put together as these 2 countries have only mostly malls. The People only talk food basically.