How Cheap is Malaysia Now for Foreigners?

[@benfishermin]

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[@tanticitogal]

Ben, perhaps a better question is Malaysia a good value for money?

[@yeeletan7841]

Ben, you look super relaxed and confident doing the interview , it really made the people at ease without barriers. Good job, keep it up!

[@benfishermin]

Thanks a lot 😀

[@CRUZEOOO]

coming from a westerner, most malaysian dont like if you say malaysia is 'cheap' .... affordable is the right word to use, imo

[@wakyIIsr]

Was about to say the same

[@xkmal]

why do, we should accept the fact that the ringgit currency is low compared to the west, that's why they come here compared to gulf countries

[@alonewithalones]

Just semantics really, but I get it.

[@faisalz8849]

I think what we aim for is good value for money. Cheap can be poor quality as well.

[@GoGoTomica]

I know Malaysian doesn't like to hear the word "cheap" so I told my mum don't say that word if she happens to go Malaysia.

[@muhd7144]

The last lady from Italy is very charming - especially considering she just arrived after a very long flight. I hope she has the time of her life in Malaysia.

[@benfishermin]

It's true, you'd never expect she just did 24 hours of straight travel, I'd be a mess 😂

[@bakafrayaborja896]

​@@benfisherminit's the 7hrs long lay over in instanbul. Had she flown via dubai or doha, it would be short lay over. Anyway, hope she has a wonderful experience in Malaysia😊

[@liewlawrence1998]

I’m Malaysia Chinese, happy to see have Chinese subtitle and Your video looks very comfortable and interesting❤ love it and keep going Man!😎

[@syeikhamd]

Phuket was once belong to kedah kingdom (langkasuka), its literally a tongue-twister taken frm malay word of "bukit" Phuket/Bukit/Hill

[@benfishermin]

Nice I didn't know this thanks

[@flahmadzaki2172]

Actually Phuket used to be part of the Malay Kingdom during Malacca sultanate.. until Phuket and the rest of the islands including Langkawi was invaded by the Siamese. Later, it was gazetted by Thailand as part of Siam Kingdom. The Thais were notoriously known to commit genocide and wage war against the Malays back then. For me, I'll always remember what the Thais and Siamese did to my ancestors historically back then, because my family is from southern Thai province. Refer here: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamese_invasion_of_Kedah

[@xiaomashitu]

Affordable Luxury 🎉

[@benfishermin]

100%

[@sichuan385]

Kl is not as cheap as i expected but much cheaper than most western countries

[@aerolaeious]

Really good interviews. By the way, don't worry about the Tourist Police as they are just making sure that you are not conducting anything negative. Before and slightly after the Covid era, there were instances where there'd be groups of people in various locations in the city scamming the public of bogus job offers which could have led to human trafficking.

[@benfishermin]

Good to know this, thanks for your comment!

[@SaidOsman-x5t]

Ben actually is not cheap for Malaysians.All items already increased.

[@benfishermin]

Yea true, sadly it's not cheap for me either 😂

[@dreamjourneyvincent3657]

The last interview were fun…she’s so jovial ❤

[@benfishermin]

Yea she has great energy

[@johndanaway]

A very good interviewer and listener.

[@benfishermin]

Thank you very much

[@aren3130]

Hi Ben.....interesting interview as usual.Thanks for the street interview.At least from the street Interview we can get honest impressions from foreigners about Malaysia.Take care and cheers.

[@benfishermin]

Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@aren3130]

@@benfishermin yup I love street interview.

[@azizahkatan3941]

I don’t like it when foreigners say Malaysia is cheap/super cheap cos we Malaysian esp in KL are struggling with increasing prices of everything.

[@bhl1053]

Sis u kena paham...berbanding dgn negeri lain, duit kite nie xde power langsung. Of course bagi kita yg kerja sini, mmgla terasa pabila kos hidup naik sbb we are paid in RM

[@azizahkatan3941]

@@bhl1053 i understand but i don’t like to hear it

[@alonewithalones]

@@bhl1053what’s the average salary like for the locals?

[@shaunng8309]

Same here bro I feel it..foreigner who working here of course la gonna be expat, of coz la say our stuff cheap, their monthly salary 10-20k usd, of course everything cheap for them..and also those tourist come in with a higher exchange rate, I think our country should impose a western policy pricing for them.. sakit hati when they say cheap while those ppl living RM 1500 basic income are struggling ... Well it's a good way when they say cheap so more tourist come in to our country but still for us who struggling , everyday basic necessities..mau makan kit kat ice cream also need to think twice before touching it 😢😢...diaaaaa pulak cakap cheapppppp :/

[@xkmal]

that's him the Ben, our future head of tourism in malaysia for Ampang district branch lol

[@benfishermin]

Let's hope for a sponsorship from the Malaysian tourism board🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@KiKoKuKiMaK]

Dont call Malaysia a CHEAP COUNTRY...........NOT APPROPRIATE

[@kklum6998]

Your interview is always professional. Most of the questions are appropriate. Kudos

[@benfishermin]

I appreciate that thank you

[@MrQalamQabut]

Ben, next time if the police or any other ask about your activities/work here, just show them your youtube channel...

[@benfishermin]

Yea maybe, my first thought was that they may consider that to be working here, so I just said I was a tourist (which is technically true) and not working here

[@ptaeiy-n2h]

@@benfishermin Nah. There's plenty of YTubers in Malaysia. I think its just that you're not as cute as iChang. Keep on bro. I like your content. GL

[@MrQalamQabut]

@@benfishermin re: my first thought was that they may consider that to be working... I don't think so. Never heard a youtuber or tiktoker deported for that. But I've heard of a youtuber was let through by the Immigration after he showed a few of his contents about Malaysia. He was questioned after entering Malaysia a few times from Thailand (maybe on suspicion of narcotic smuggling I guess)...

[@WafeeTerengganu]

KL is way more expensive compared to the outskirts of KL. Food wise especially, can't beat the portion and price with same or even better quality.

[@benfishermin]

Yea definitely KL can be expensive compared to some other places I've been here. I did think Kota Kinabalu was a bit pricey too, similar to KL or maybe even more. But at the end of the day it is still a pretty good value for what you get here

[@haebeeb7264]

I like it how this guy get things straight to the interviewee like the first guys trying to compare KL with non capital city in China they he straight away cut and make it more reasonable comparison😂 I also aware in other videos the he noticed many of people (if not the most) u saw in KL city isn’t local or natives, many of them are foreigners/hard labour, like workers at mamak, supermarkets, restaurants even fnb and retailing also started to dominated by immigrant so people tend to get confused they are dealing with locals instead of immigrants workers. And most of them live in dorms that located in KL city, that’s why u will find comments from the locals/ tourists that KL are full with immigrants instead of locals.

[@benfishermin]

Thanks I'm glad you like the interviews 😀🙏

[@JH-kv8mt]

It is cheap for those countries with strong currency, but it may not be for locals. Strong with currency wherever you go is cheap, whereas weak in currency wherever you go is expensive.

[@Gdftgu]

Awesome kl

[@benfishermin]

😀😀😀

[@decTac]

More expensive in the cities or towns, cheaper in rural areas..😊

[@blackknightshark7732]

Hi Ben..✌️🤠🇲🇾 Yeah cheap for those who coming from the country with the higher currency rates and of course their monthly wages 😅 Btw, nice interviews..especially the final one 🤭

[@kyleanuar9090]

I can hardly see any Malaysian in the background. I used to live in Bukit Bintang and glad I left KL to the country side but here also condos and hotels are popping up around.

[@askarsepoi]

it should not considered as cheap, but reasonable for locals. maybe for foreigners it will vary because of their money and currencies.

[@AminCorea]

Good content

[@benfishermin]

Thank you

[@mohdhafizahmadzainuri6144]

Cheap for expate and western tourist but not for the local 😂

[@benfishermin]

Yes true, not cheap for me either 😂

[@JasonOon]

basically asking people how strong is Malaysia's currency

[@alonewithalones]

Ben, how bout asking Malaysians what they think about the cost of living in KL? Went to supermarket Giant and a lot of items are not that much cheaper than Singapore. Albeit, there were not many people there so maybe locals go elsewhere to shop?

[@chandravythilingam3647]

Cheap for foreigners not for most locals

[@ritathem4726]

@benfishermin i think a better word would have been Affordable rather than 'cheap'

[@CatB-r5c]

Yeah. I hate these foreigners saying “cheap”. Cheap for who?!! Not Malaysians.

[@HappyGolfCart-uz3ft]

Probably may not be the cheapest in south East Asia...but most of the time U have fairly affordable goods n services , Malaysia is one of the best known for it's modern transportation system not as chaotic compared to many other nearby cities like Bangkok Jakarta manila etc...with good roads n infrastructures , good Education n medical facilities... Right?😅

[@timeaftertime-om7os]

Just in KL not whole of malaysia had good transportation.

[@onevilage888]

Please come to kelantan to try nasi kerabu bro.. come with bus at tbs cheras to kota bharu kelantan

[@fuadarif4056]

I think the right word is ‘affordable’ - NOT Cheap..

[@mohammadasyrafmdyusoof9362]

0:16 I remember I fetched him up from KLIA, super nice guy to chat with. Also 3:25 they are concern about everything that is happening, I believe their superior told them to investigate in case of what you said as there are currently increasing reports of it. Keep posting vids man, love your effort

[@benfishermin]

Ah yea he was a really friendly guy! Thanks 🙏

[@ptaeiy-n2h]

What 'everything is happening'? What reports?

[@abdullahzubair3922]

You should've totally get the italian girl number. She seems sweet

[@arivfotomoto3642]

To fly here from Dubai for rm5000 maybe he meant for 2 person, or perhaps a weekend flight per pax. I usually fly Dubai on economy and it doesn't exceed rm3000.

[@jazz5119]

Malaysia is cheap , KL is expensive but depending which state town etc . Even on KL it’s cheap for them . If you’re a foreigner walking around in public places interviewing the public of course the local police would be suspicious. Respect the local rules , remember that applies in all other countries

[@vwchan841]

OMG, the people who found Malaysia even remotely expensive need a dose of reality. Malaysia is dirt cheap considering the high level of infrastructure and all. Some place that is cheaper is not necessarily better at all.

[@fajarh979]

Cheap can mean a lot of thing, affordable could be a better word. Indian are about 6% here as compared to Thailand, their number are too small there to make an impact to their local food.

[@arivfotomoto3642]

Any foreign broadcast company requires an authorisation to film/record in Malaysia (many other countries have the rule as well). When they see a white man with a mic in public, authorities will get suspicious 😅. Youtubing/vlogging is still quite new, there's no clear regulations on it yet(not that I know). Besides KLCC park is privately owned property made open to public. So maybe the security been noticing you and send the tourist police.

[@alistair9337]

Think there is a difference between cheap and good value. think former is absolute and latter is relative to the total experience. And i would say you want good value not cheapness

[@mrnobody8128]

Damn, hearing malaysia is cheap sounds wrong somehow😂 Eventho i understand what you mean by cheap

[@tobypropertymarketing957]

If you’re holding a dinar currency everywhere is cheap 😂

[@Gdftgu]

Girl literally just arrived kl demmmm 😂

[@benfishermin]

Haha yep, she was literally walking around looking for her hostel 😀

[@secretserviceinc]

Cool cheap if you rich ❤😂

[@HalimWander]

nahhh..is there a tourist police in klcc park ?? never seen one ? that must be the security guard roaming around the park and you can see their hut like office over there..

[@benfishermin]

It was my first time seeing them there. I've definitely seen them in Bukit Bintang area before but that was the first time in KLCC park

[@LizziesLukas]

It's unfair to ask somebody in big cities like Kuala Lumpur... go to the village or something where things are much cheaper in general

[@benfishermin]

I don't think I'm gonna find many foreigners walking around in the village 😂

[@patrickxravis3251]

KL is like in between cheap and expensive compare to all over the world

[@ajibaziz446]

Thanks you very much ben..i hope Malaysia is your second home choice or just stay in Malaysia..

[@benfishermin]

Thanks, hopefully at some point I can get a long-term visa 😀

[@cansrick1806]

Well I hope it’s cheap for Malaysians 😕

[@remhain]

Probably the police is just being nosy, or hoping you'd interview them. Lol

[@benfishermin]

Ha I've actually tried to interview police and security both before and they said they couldn't because they were working 😂

[@GDDX_jibster]

Yeah dude = california

[@benfishermin]

That west coast energy

[@JenutTN]

Please don't use the word "cheap". "Affordable" should be OK

[@CatB-r5c]

Malaysia is expensive, especially KL!

[@mst6429]

They are usually trained to look into the eyes 😉

[@ВадимВадимович-ь6т]

Why does the first guy look exactly like you 😭

[@benfishermin]

White boy genes

[@Inceldetector6144]

Tak murah mana pon di kl malah di luar bandar negeri lagi murah harga barang dari segi makanan dan rumah ..sebab tu susah nampak orang tempatan nak ke kl ..kl di cipta untuk orang asing datang meniaga saja dan harga naik dengan pesat banding dengan luar bandar ..

[@MrOner07]

tourist police?i have never heard of such thing... its a police for tourists?

[@benfishermin]

Yea I've seen them around Lot 10 mall before, I guess they're just there to help tourists specifically when anything happens 🤷‍♂️

[@mugiwaragang]

😂..eleh Malaysian get triggered being call cheap..but malaysian like cheaper food and cheap things.. malaysian excited when given freebies..you will see comments compliment hawker who sell good food with cheap price.

[@darrylk808]

🥵A black long-sleeve shirt in KL?🥵

[@benfishermin]

It's very breathable, 100% linen. I sweat a lot more in my cotton t-shirts! It's this but in black www.scarletjones.com.au/products/toogood-ss23-tops-draughtsman-shirt-linen?srsltid=AfmBOopwF7saA0rlvEGYc6TZY71x33OdYeXN_lugmSMdX3QdNSZofixC

[@amirulskywalker]

3:00 😂😂😂

[@faridzulanuar6542]

Maybe you ask foreigner..eat in Indian restaurant..or sleep in hotel 3 star..😂

[@bangbardluarbiasaderhaka4658]

Cheap❎ Affordable ✅

[@MrBombastic_007]

Even the prime minister is cheap..

[@allanlim9601]

We are not cheap, we are affordable. Consider to get a second microphone, maybe a wearable instead of moving the mic around.

[@benfishermin]

Cheap is a subjective term, so if someone else thinks it's cheap here, you can't really argue against it. To some it may be cheap and to some it may be affordable.

[@CatB-r5c]

Stop using the word CHEAP, Ben!!

[@muhammadbinibrahim6943]

Yeah so cheap. You'll even find local girls using the street light poles for pole dancing lol

[@Mansiang978]

Ben, save enough to go down under. Make the most of it. Your Malaysian audience will still watch when you walk on the Aussie and Kiwi streets. Air Asia always have promotion but the cost of living there will be 3 times then Malaysia. cheers from KK.

[@alonewithalones]

Oz is expensive, even in rural areas. Bigger pay but also more expensive. I find it on par with Singapore. People are just getting by in many places.. The wheel to the rat race is getting smaller.

[@amirhakim1450]

Dude....😅😅

[@williammit1332]

Don't get lazy,not the quality of interview you have done in the past. Be more selective. If who you're interviewing wanders in many directions and contradictory.

[@aidanross9489]

Isn't it hot wearing black? Long sleeves sum more...

[@benfishermin]

You'd think so but that shirt is very breathable. It's a brand called toogood and for me they have some of the most comfortable, breathable and stylish shirts - it's this one specifically but in black t-o-o-g-o-o-d.com/collections/clothing/products/the-draughtsman-shirt-in-fine-canvas-umber

[@alonewithalones]

He’s localised himself lol

[@nncadi1]

Phuket? Dude, how do you not know what country you’re in?!?

[@alonewithalones]

Lol! Don’t embarrass him further 😂

[@victoriakitty520]

HAIYAAAA old man ben fishermin STOP WASTING TIME ASK FOREIGNERS ANSWERS THESE "CHEAP" QUESTIONS 😅😅😅 Please let them enjoy travelling Malaysia, dont keep asking them like you so know Malaysia haaaa you dont like eat Malaysia foods like Nasi Kandar without Nasi like Haaa Howww why no eat Nasi haiyaa and here and dont even try to learn Malay languages make friends, I saw you at bukit bintang there i need to avoid you lo. 😮😮😮😅

[@benfishermin]

www.betterhelp.com/

[@alonewithalones]

Hahaha nasi kandar without nasi, that was a hoot.

[@alonewithalones]

@@benfishermin😂😂😂 play nice

[@benfishermin]

​@@alonewithalones Well she always posts these types of weird rude comments, in all caps lock and broken English, telling me not to stop doing something 😂 I just think she seems unstable that's all.

[@alonewithalones]

@@benfishermin 😂😂 we see these type of comments all the time.

[@azmanibrahim9100]

Milking it, still.

[@alvinhugh]

But of course! Heaps of gullible folks out there.

[@jamesbder5898]

How cheap is Malaysiafor foreigneers now????? Hey u, watch for your wòrds!!! Malaysia is not cheap!!!!! I'll try reaching out for our leaders to look at this statment!!! Sorry to say Malaysia is not cheap. Watch your words!!!!!

[@benfishermin]

A place can be cheap for one person and not cheap for someone else, it's completely subjective. Just because it's not cheap for you doesn't mean some others don't think so. For me it's not cheap, because I don't earn very much money, but to those I interviewed clearly they have a different perspective and situation, so to them it is cheap.

[@remhain]

Cheap as in affordable, not as in low-grade. Chill dude.

[@GetReal.8]

You must be hyper stressed.