Expats Guide To Moving To Kuala Lumpur (2024)

In this video, I share my experience of living in Kuala Lumpur for several years as an Australian Expat.
You'll learn about cost of living, food and shopping options, residency visas, living in the city center, finding apartment / office space, and more.
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[@AndrewNicholson-gm4io]

I love KL, I'm an Aussie currently living and working in Bali - but longer term I am really leaning towards Malaysia specifically KL to live one day. Has such a great mix of culture, incredible food, shopping like you said, good infrastructure (well a lot better than Bali anyway) and one of the main travel hubs in Asia, it's so easy to get to anywhere in the region on a cheap flight. Can't see myself ever going back to AU other than to visit at xmas time.

[@MattLloyd]

Yes, South East Asia is great. Australia is great too, but in places like Bali / KL our dollar can stretch a bit further.

[@raghupoduval]

Kuala Lumpur is a great place to live and work in. Just love the city. We stayed in a 2 bed condo at Sri Hartamas which is not far from the city centre and commuting & travelling posed no issues at all. If you fancy living in the suburbs of KL, Desa Park is a great place, very modern, very green, great eateries and (sorry!) full of expats. We are planning to relocate to Malaysia within the next 12-18 months.

[@CadStr]

How? You need a visa?

[@xiaomashitu]

Welcome You All To Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 🎉

[@rogerjohnson898]

Brilliant clip Matt!

[@zimbaliretreats]

Thank you for this video👍

[@asrie1234]

*Malaysia is the centre of South East Asean, centres eazy low cost to go abroad likes go to Thailand Vietnam, Indonesia Philippines & Other's*

[@Liza_Afffy]

great! coming to KL in a month, really helpful video. I am from Russia and coming for a little trip and to discover business opportunities.

[@tanmaybroachwala2137]

The only video on YT thats honest & to the point. Would like to know more about serting up the 125K startup office. Will appreciate if you can make a detailed video on that or share the best way to reach you for 1-1 consultation.

[@MattLloyd]

Thanks. Which 125k start up office? You can reach me at matt at internationalinsiders.com - happy to help you there.

[@GhaztOrb]

Thanks for the informative video Matt, we are currently looking tk move to KL (from Aus) on a MM2H. 😊

[@zamavee]

you mixed Jakarta traffic shot with KL traffic shot in the early of the video.KL traffic is pale in comparison with Jakarta traffic.

[@asrie1234]

Come holidays to Melacca Malaysia like Venice Off Asia too.

[@에릭-e7j]

Hi Matt, Thank you so much for your sharing. It is realllly helpful. I'm seriously thinking to move to Malaysia as well :)

[@khairilfitri843]

nice video. hope to bump into you sometime in klcc park!

[@sysy1971]

Hi..welcome to Malaysia and I wish you happy living here

[@MattLloyd]

Thanks

[@Someone-ov1ro]

I'm graduating highschool this year and I'm already dreaming about moving to Malaysia because the cost of living here os too much. Ive been to Malaysia a few times, it's a nice place

[@kikokat4366]

where are u from?

[@Someone-ov1ro]

@@kikokat4366 Australia

[@kikokat4366]

@@Someone-ov1ro @Someone-ov1ro i see...well it's not a wise decision to move to Malaysia just because of the lower cost of living. You need to find some other factors that suits you then only you'll find true happiness here. Coz we have flaws too..such as the flock of illegal immigrants as well as some other issues

[@petarzlatek1078]

Great video! Thanks a lot! Is Business generally done in English by the way?

[@CadStr]

its getting harder get a visa, becasuse specially since 2020 people DISCOVER this country is on e of the best for living in the world.

[@karthickeyank3838]

Hard to get golden visa too?

[@CadStr]

@@karthickeyank3838 if you have the money, I guess everything its more easy bro But I think you need a lot money for this visa.. But if you rich ok no problem

[@CadStr]

@@karthickeyank3838 nothing is too hard with money I believe

[@kcasunxion]

We are from New Zealand but born in the Philippines. We live in UK now but i work remotely for my company in New Zealand still. Is 15-20k malaysian ringgit enough to live in KL comfortably

[@kikokat4366]

That's more than enough

[@kcasunxion]

I was hoping the rent will be less than what you mentioned

[@umaiswaqar8075]

It's less than he mentioned

[@stanthur88]

well done Matt

[@chaih.k5701]

Malaysia is too underrated country in South East Asia compare to Singapore and Thailand,as Malaysian living LA for 6 years, surprised me that no many American knew Malaysia rather than Thailand and Singapore,i always told them to visit Malaysia bcos Malaysia offer affordable luxury lifestyle with anything from hotel,car, property,nightlife with diversity culture and food from most friendly speaking english almost anywhere in country,i decide to move back to KL coming march2024 to start my first new life@KL..you wont believed how low i pay for the rent@Unio residence kepong on 2R2B..is luxury condo..is beyong my imagination..that why i encourage foreign to consider Malaysia as second home under MM2H program for retirement,as government is revised the program for more affordable retirement now.

[@MattLloyd]

Yes, I agree. Quite underrated.

[@ThuanLam-w8g]

Happy for you. I will definitely visit Malaysia in the future, hopefully soon. 😊

[@kyleanuar9090]

I moved to a fishing village from KL a apparently a few European families and couples moved back to Europe because they don't like the development going on and prefered the old ways.

[@netclips2023]

Never been in Malaysia yet.. but I love malaysia long time ago, much more now that they join Brics..

[@arrivedp]

Try driving from Brickfields to Mid Valley on a Saturday!?

[@ExtraordinaryLifeWithLinda]

Awesome video! Thanks😃 The apartment with blue sofa that you showed in the video, do you have a link to that specific apartment? Thank you

[@adiman6452]

Dont really need to drive.The metro system is extensive.I live in a suburb and took train to KLCC area for work.I drive for leisure during weekends

[@tporcheron]

Any advice to a mid 50's guy with a family thinking of moving to Johor. I have a lot of buisnes consulting clients in Singapore that are recommending I move closer to them and grow. I understand for residency now in malaysia that I just need a $50k deposit in a local bank. I am gioing to keep my Irish corp and get paid into it by my Singapore clients.

[@sarkar6494]

My wife is a ESL teacher and she has two masters in education. I am an IT professional both of us US citizens. What will we do if we plan to move?

[@asrie1234]

A lot off International school in Malaysia especially in Kuala Lumpur & Others town

[@penukulbesi4006]

Don't forget the location is also easy to go to Singapore and Thailand😅

[@nicalee-xu9nx]

Malaysia is small country and too crowded of orang asing.

[@mflanznaster]

Thank you very much for your video. I have received a job offer, and I am wondering if the compensation gives me enough to live well in KL.

[@asrie1234]

*Welcome back to Malaysia 🇲🇾Truly Asia Good foods, rainforest good beach & others many more, enjoyed, thanks sharing good videos*🇲🇾♥️💖💗💗🥰🇲🇾💖💗♥️💝 *Malaysian people likes to lepak2 at mamak restaurant drink Teh Tarik - you can joining me to or any Msian if you likes , is no problem for Malaysian 🇲🇾❤️💝💖🧡💝❤️🇲🇾*

[@khadijanafei9610]

Hi.How can I get a visa to Malasia?

[@IsmailElouatikOfficialTV]

Welcome back

[@decTac]

Enjoy your stay here.. Btw, Malaysia is a good choice for people who are English speakers as Malaysia is a commonwealth country i.e. same as Australia, New Zealand, UK etc..

[@eagleeye2427]

Hi, thank you for this video! I’m thinking of moving to KL but I have a big dog. She’s around 90lbs, how to go about that and is KL a dog friendly country that big?

[@scsmith4604]

My question is how available is Western food? Italian, French, English, American? My company gives me a choice each year for my Asia 3 month work that I have to do and I usually pick Shanghai (I have in-laws there) but have heard good things about KL and I am looking to try something new.

[@Lynn112-s1q]

Western food is everywhere 😂

[@fadhlimn5276]

10-15 years ago you couldn’t get a realtor to call you back. Now they wouldn’t leave you alone.

[@woody3167]

Hello Mr. Lloyd, How do I contact you directly about obtaining information on Kuala Lumpur?

[@dovygoodguy1296]

How do expats deal with rhe high heat and humidity, plus air pollution in Kuala Lumpur?? What available health insurance is there for people over 65? Or is paying in cash sufficient because of high premiums for insurance?

[@kamrulz659]

Msia is not a polluted country as many would think bcos of their experience in Msia's neighbours.Msia hsnt experienced that much pollution.😊

[@chaeneesah]

Pollution is not really a problem in malaysia compared to thailand, vietnam, indonesia… Unless during certain months where the haze from indonesia will travel to malaysia and affected our airs as well. But that only happened for about 1 months. About the heat. Morning and late afternoon should be ok. Noon and afternoon when the sun is scorching hot, we’ll stay indoors.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@@chaeneesah You mean people have to stay indoors all year during the afternoons?

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Aussies and new Zealanders are always welcome.

[@peitong85]

Welcome to Malaysia.

[@chiangea3495]

You can choose to live along LRT & MRT line to avoid KL notorious traffic jam during raining season.

[@MattLloyd]

Good point.

[@7angelsyoutude782]

The exact location at next to kewingston platz …………………..

[@jamizal4522]

Please come to Cameron Highlands. And stay at our place ☺️🙏🏼 #mountainguide #pmgch #thebackyardglamping

[@Carolinapetroska]

Hi, thanks for the video. Do you know if a foreigner can buy a serviced apartment Kuala Lumpur without being on this MM2H visa or do you also know if the SILVER PROGRAM is now officially open and clear ?

[@MattLloyd]

You don't need to be on the MM2H visa to buy property as a foreigner.

[@BNE626]

Did Grab sponsor this video😂

[@dreamerone5082]

U mean migrants..what is different from expact?.

[@meonyoutubenow]

Can't trust anyone that loves durian. :D

[@archiejackson3054]

What is the cost of a condo?

[@umaiswaqar8075]

You can get an apartment in a good condo starting from 1200RM per Mon

[@b4bmm]

Is the pollution bad, why is everyone wearing a mask?

[@naeemhere3200]

Mask became a habit after covid. Also it’s nice to hide our faces from people (if you’re an introvert)

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Bukit bintang 4pm - jam begins

[@leealex24]

Take MRT and public transport!

[@Carolinapetroska]

Is that a good neighborhood you think for a European expat ?

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@@Carolinapetroska there are other places like bangsar and mount kiara.

[@CadStr]

If come from poor country they calls immigrants, if they come from rich one they call Expats😅😂

[@twillightrunner]

Millions of foreigners in Malaysia now.....most of them are actually not needed here

[@sonofpharaoh9716]

you too😂, we dont like people who are rude like you, low mentality😂

[@MENSA.lady2]

KL is reasonably cheap but Malaysia is a predominatly Muslim country. If you're happy with that OK. otherwise stay away.

[@G.Saray-8]

Don’t forget to bring along the earplug. Stupid motorcycle will make your ear pain🤬

[@SweetyBabe7]

Welcome back to Malaysia 🎉🎉😊👏🏻👏🏻