𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗔 𝘃𝘀 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗬 - Where Would YOU Prefer to Live?

After living in both Malaysia and Turkey (Türkiye) for one year, we thought we should share what it's like living in these two spectacular countries. We'll compare the similarities, the differences, the pros, and the cons for living in both Malaysia and Turkey to help you decide which you would prefer. We think both Malaysia and Turkey are fabulous places to live, retire, or become an expat. But which would you prefer, Turkey or Malaysia?
𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 (𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯)
New requirements for MM2H (the federal program) have just been announced:
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Turkey has also changed it's immigration rules and now requires the purchase of a property valued at US$200,000 or higher to receive a resident permit.
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Chapters:
0:13 Food
2:19 Housing
3:32 Shopping
4:57 Driving (Anarchy!)
6:51 Prices
8:05 Other Categories

[@snailtravelers]

We are very saddened by the recent earthquake that has devastated a large area of Türkiye. We will be donating all revenue earned from this video to support the victims of the earthquake. The revenue will be higher if you do not skip the ads. Thank you for your support.

[@ampangnetizen388]

愿主保佑土耳其度过这次灾难 马来西亚搜救部队已经很努力在土耳其施救了 加油 兄弟邦国

[@ampangnetizen388]

r u Turkish？

[@ampangnetizen388]

@@snailtravelers okay😭 wish u happiness in Malaysia😭

[@ampangnetizen388]

难怪你说的英语那么美😒

[@yvesthesleeve]

I like Turkey but for me Malaysia wins this competition, there is so much more magic there, and also I would say the food is better. Soon to back there too. Cheers guys.

[@snailtravelers]

How wonderful that you're going back too! We have enjoyed following your adventures in Sri Lanka and India.

[@muhd7144]

Nice of you to say that Moonshine, thank you 🤗

[@warningletter]

Pls come back moonshine anda lemongrass.

[@bandungmee]

We Malaysians welcome your next visit. Do come and visit during festive seasons i.e Chinese New Year another week to go, then Ramadhan after that....

[@zainatunhamzah1169]

💕👍👍

[@ramifridhi4038]

Malaysia 🇲🇾 is better the hospitaly there , the people , the respect is something unbelievable love you Malaysians from tunisian community in germany 🇩🇪

[@user-bx2ku3ic4k]

As a Turk, I would like to say that I would like more Malaysians with whom we share the same religious and cultural values to come and live in my country.

[@snailtravelers]

This comment is another example that shows the genuine hospitality of the people in Turkey (Türkiye). Thank you!

[@mynamejack8875]

im a Malaysian student in Turkey, staying more than 4 years. unfortunately things i heard before i come to Turkey were beautiful but once i live here they are the opposite not all of them are beautiful. i got treated badly by the system (university, immigration, etc.), suffer severe racism and many more that i ended up got anxiety and depression (had to take medicine + met psychiatric and psychologist). i came with a big smile and im leaving for good in few weeks with a sorrow face. but in my few weeks remaining time i plan to travel around Turkey for my last time, hope i'll find something that could make me smile again and feel like the first time i landed here :)

[@snailtravelers]

Wow, I'm sorry you had such a bad experience. I hope the remaining time you have in Turkey is better.

[@hildavandermeulen6445]

The average salary here is about 4000 r.. 1500 american....

[@hildavandermeulen6445]

Aver salary in malaysia

[@bkerdas]

I'm Malaysian had lived in the UK for about 5 yrs and been to several Western Europe countries and Turkiye once. All I can say is your categorical comments on both countries are fair and I have no reason to think otherwise. As per the question posed on this video I have this opinion: Except for the five daily adzan from many mosques Turkiye is very much similar to other European countries in terms of history, climate, architecture and landscapes, on the other hand Malaysia is very much Asian in those terms, so the slogan "Malaysia is truly Asian." Being a predominantly Muslim country, Malaysia also has the same five daily adzan as Turkiye. So, since the cost of living in the two countries are comparable, for people from four season countries the questions are boiled down to just one, i.e., if you want to experience living in tropical country Malaysia is the obvious choice while Turkiye gives you the experience of living in moderate Muslim country with European atmosphere.

[@snailtravelers]

Yes, I agree with everything you said in your comment. Turkey has a more Middle East & European vibe, while Malaysia has the Asian atmosphere. Thanks for watching our video!

[@brothersman524]

Wonderful comparisons. Loved both countries as I have been to Malaysia 5 times and Turkey 3 times. Food: Turkey win but Malay food is pretty good Housing: Malaysia win Shopping: Turkey Win although shopping in Malaysia was good. Driving: Malaysia win (as I drive on the left side in the UK so it is much easier for me) Price: Malaysia win - it is cheaper Communication: Malaysia Win Internet Speed: Malaysia Win Weather: Malaysia Win but Turkey is pretty good although I hate the cold Transportation: Definitely a TIE Safety: TIE for me as well Healthcare: Definitely Malaysia So overall winner for me is Malaysia but Turkey is a fantastic country

[@snailtravelers]

Yes, you make good comparisons, and thank you for the comment and for watching our video!

[@rajaateist7857]

Yukkk Turkey food cannot win against Malaysia food

[@brothersman524]

@@rajaateist7857 In your opinion, of course

[@sonofpharaoh9716]

Malaysia has over 100,000 foods and variety of ingredients which could'nt be found mostly of all the countries around the globe

[@rajaateist7857]

@@brothersman524 in my opinion Your opinion about Turkey food is wrong Because you are Muslim You never eat pork Pork is delicious

[@cendrerawasih]

I am Malaysian but Turkey is in my heart. I love the weather ,the people, the history, beautiful country scenery.

[@muhd7144]

As a Malaysian who has been to Turkey a few times I totally agree with your assessment. However I also have to admit there is a category not mentioned by you where Turkey wins hands down: historical places. Turkey has a depth and breadth of historical buildings and places from antiquity, through Greek and Roman, right to medieval and recent times - prehistoric, pagan, Christian and Muslim.

[@snailtravelers]

Yes, that is very true. Turkey has a deeper history compared to Malaysia, and the archeological sites in Turkey are fabulous!

[@torrelina2308]

Actually Malaysia has a longer history than Turkiye if you research deep enough about the history of SG BATU IN KEDAH(TUA),MOUNT OPHIR,PYRAMIDS ALL OVER THE WORLD,LEMURIA AS WELL AS ATLANTIS(READ STEPHEN OPPENHEIMER'S BOOK!)EVEN THE COMPLETE STORY THE ANNUNAKI!THRS A REASON PTOLEMY CALLED MALAYSIA THE GOLDEN CHERSONESE!DIG IT UP FOLKS..

[@agussopian2093]

Ternyata Malaysia lalu lintasnya begitu arogan ga menghormati pejalan kaki

[@ahmadrezafadzil3060]

@@agussopian2093 aku dah pergi indon lebih 10 kali. Klakson, macet pengamen, jualan di lampu merah pemulung pengemis

[@Dasani31]

@@torrelina2308hahhaahahaha are you joking? Have you been to turkey?

[@lindadorman2869]

I've lived in both countries and generally agree with your review. I would say the food in Malaysia is spicier than in Turkey and Turkish food (fruit, vegetables, breads) tends to be eaten fresh while Malaysian food is well-cooked. I hope the new government makes the MM2H program easier to afford because I'd love to move back!

[@snailtravelers]

Yes, completely agree with everything you said in your comment, about the food and the MM2H program. We understand your desire to return to Malaysia because it is such a fabulous country!

[@josephkokch]

New administration under PM Anwar will change it for easier soon this year!

[@Phoenix_girlz]

@Joseph K is it true?

[@josephkokch]

Definitely, this include other foreign matters to allow easier access & bring up that country's economic. Need to follow their parliament/home ministry news closely.

[@irsyadamir4166]

We just generally really like spicy food 🤣🤣

[@sjismail4600]

I am a Malaysian and I have been to Turkiye twice. Your comments on both countries are spot on. In Malaysia, Penangites are notorious for their driving etiquette. They say if you can drive in Penang you can drive anywhere in the world 😂 However, i think drivers in Turkiye are scarier especially in Istanbul with their narrow streets.Even my penangite husband is afraid to drive there 😅

[@snailtravelers]

Ha ha, very true! The driving seems crazy to us in both Turkey and Malaysia, but as you said many of the roads in Turkey are more narrow. And how great that you've been able to visit Turkey twice!

[@weeeee8232]

they said if you survive driving in cheras (kl), you will be comfortable driving anywhere in west malaysia. but i find that not true.... i lived and drove in cheras for 20years, and i would never want to drive in penang.. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 johorean (most...not all ya.. ) are also daredevils when it comes to driving. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 they scare the hell out of me...🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sjismail4600]

@@snailtravelers we went there for the first time in February 2022. Came back for the second time in August the same year. We loved it there. The food was so good. And yes we loved the weather there. We’ll be back for sure

[@sjismail4600]

@@weeeee8232 They say if you are in a junction in penang, just cross without waiting for the traffic to clear. Or else u just have to wait forever 🤣 I don’t even bother to attempt driving in penang. And oh, the traffic jam is cray cray too

[@weeeee8232]

@@sjismail4600 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@zeyer8058]

As a Turkish,I wanna marry Malaysian guy which seems not easy right now (cuz there is no malaysian around me)but I am really into Malaysian culture.I find myself stepping into a different world hope that I will visit Malaysia soon

[@Real_Gigachaddi]

Go and study in any malaysian universities.. or in Singapore (Malays of Singapore).. get married😅 Best wishes from india

[@Real_Gigachaddi]

Iam also a international muslim marriage supporter..😇.. I hope I can marry somebody from abroad .insha allah

[@zeyer8058]

@@Real_Gigachaddi looks like the only way😂yes, definitely I m gonna do that

[@Lekirius]

That is weird. Westerners (yes you are Westerners in our eyes) don’t usually like Malaysian guys.

[@luqmanaqil7108]

@@Lekirius xpelik pun. Diorang pun muslim

[@VivreEnMalaisie]

We did same. Turkey vs Malaysia video And for us, Malaysia is the best, particularly for Muslim family Nice video ❤ And now we are still living in Malaysia for 3 years. But turkey is our best plan B. It is very nice country also

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you! I don't speak or understand the French language, but your videos look very interesting and I have just subscribed to your channel

[@maxpower.5189]

You forgot to use the special powers used by pedestrians in Malaysia: the power of the HAND. Try to use that here whenever you're crossing the road. p.s. General Health Warning: Use such powers sparingly; excessive usage may result in bodily harm and/or massive traffic jams. 😂😂😂

[@snailtravelers]

Ha ha, I love your comment!

[@Ladyzuely]

This is.funny but true

[@juanryansasaki5522]

Only M'sia power of Hands

[@heidilove9643]

Powers of hand is the best .

[@eatplayholiday]

Power of the Hand also works for drivers trying to cut lane :)

[@herihazril]

Instead of MM2H, you guys can apply our new programme call Digital Nomads Visa, which is valid up to 2 years of stay in Malaysia...the requirements is way easier than MM2H programme... looking forward to see u guys back here in my beloved country, Malaysia Truly Asia... happy new Year !!! C ya

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you for that information. We are excited to come back to Malaysia this year!

[@amiller8023]

I spend a lot of time in Malaysia ,by far my favourite destination in South East Asia. It is hassle free, safe,very affordable and comfortable to travel and live there. Turkey is my favourite in Europe for food, history,friendly people . If you say the cost of living is about the same in both countries , I would like to spend more time in Turkey.

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks for the comment. It's great that you've been able to visit both countries! Take care and thanks for watching our video.

[@vive928]

How about Portugal vs Malaysia

[@patnathan5013]

Malaysia wins hands down. Vegetarians and vegans will be hard pressed to find a vegetarian restaurant in Turkey, whereas in Malaysia they can be found everywhere. Almost everyone speaks English in Malaysia; not so in Turkey. Shopping is a pleasure in Malaysia with its ultra modern malls. Malaysia is a food paradise; visitors come from all over the world just to sample its cuisine. Turkey’s food is just meat, meat and more meat. The climate in Malaysia is not much of a problem, as most buildings and public transport are fully air conditioned. What more do you want ? Visit Malaysia- you will fall in love with it.😊

[@snailtravelers]

Good observations, thanks for the comment!

[@Blaze6432]

Vegetarians and vegans are not the same. Vegan cuisine is still somewhat challenging in Malaysia.

[@l_ifeefi_l1998]

Lol everywhere? U won find them in malay areas ok. But u foreigners dunno much bcoz u only frequent upscale expensive neighbourhood and touristy area.

[@lenaskyfish4883]

@@Blaze6432 Being a Vegan is challenging anywhere, if you know what you can and cannot consume, it's not impossible to find what you need in Malaysia. It's simply a matter of asking around and finding what you need.

[@buzfatih]

You dont have an idea about Turkish cuisine..If you want to learn, check the mediterranean and aegean cuisine.Generally, tourists like the oriental things in Turkey (such as doner kebab, baklava,Turkish delight). The whole world thinks that Turkish cuisine is limited to these.

[@GajahMengaumTheBruce]

I have the opportunity to visit Turkey few years back. Istanbul is the most beautiful city I have ever visited. People are friendly particularly towards Malaysians. There are Malaysian and Indonesian restaurants as well but not that many. I am close to my retirement age now unfortunately I am just comfortable where I am now with family, friends and neighbours nearby.

[@snailtravelers]

I'm glad you had such a great experience visiting Turkey. We have found the people in both Turkey and Malaysia to be extremely welcoming.

[@JiuJitsuLife-xr8kb]

Wow, I stumbled upon this video as I was thinking about taking a Vacation to Malaysia, and has a layover in Turkey. Great content guys! Really enjoyed!

[@snailtravelers]

Both Turkey and Malaysia are great countries to visit! If you are transferring through Istanbul on Turkish Airways and your layover is more than 6 hours, you might be able to go on a free tour during the layover.

[@lohrav4138]

welcome to Malaysia, the truly Asia

[@Ladyzuely]

Welcome to Malaysia in.advance!

[@shahraad]

I’ve just come back from a holiday in Malaysia and it was heaven! Spend some time in langkawi if you go as well as kl. we had the most relaxing time there 💞 I want to immigrate to Malaysia now

[@khai77]

I am Malaysian. Turkiye is a great place to visit for Westerners and Easterners alike. People here are very kind hearted, love children and are very respectful to their elders. I brought my aged parents on holiday and the people were so helpful and deferential to my parents especially since they do not walk so well. Istanbul has great infrastructure and is easy to get around. The food is excellent!

[@snailtravelers]

This is great information, thank for taking the time to share this!

[@mdroslanabdulghani4431]

I m Malaysian, and I love turkey. Very beautiful with rich history. The only country that I don't mind the long flight to visit.

[@UncleDougDeli]

Of course Malaysia because I am a Malaysian 😂❤ from Selangor and Happy New Year 2023 to all.

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you, and happy new year!

[@Aeybiseediy]

As a Malaysian I prefer Turkiye. I love Turkish food

[@UncleDougDeli]

@@snailtravelers How about religion tolerance? Which country is better? I have zero knowledge about anything that has to do with Turkey and I thank you for your fine video. I just read few minutes ago that Malacca wants to ban wearing bikini on beach and Kedah wants total ban on number forecasting game following implementation in Kelantan and Trengganu.

[@snailtravelers]

Malaysia has more religious diversity because there are Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, etc. Turkey is mostly Muslims but some don't seem to follow the religion too strongly, and the Turkish people seem to be very tolerant of foreigners who are non-Muslims.

[@UncleDougDeli]

@@snailtravelers This is where Turkey has the advantage over Malaysia. People who wants to permanently stay in your country appreciate high level of tolerance and neutrality when it comes to religion. Thanks for the insight.

[@ferrisbentley]

From Kuala Lumpur here. I lived in Turkey for 2 years. I got no problem with the ppl. You just need to adapt the culture with locals and know when to have fun. I find Turkish are more dramatic especially the girls rather than us here Malaysian.

[@bluebath7272]

Been in Istanbul & Kualalumpur over 10 times. Honestly, the biggest differences i faced in communication category..... KL wins hands down.....

[@snailtravelers]

Yes, I agree. We are trying to learn Turkish now and it is a difficult language for us. Communication in Malaysia is easier because it's not necessary to learn another language.

[@SK-dp5oc]

I love Malaysia because i love the tropical weather, love the rain forest and also the people.Love Turkey for it’s beautiful monuments and gorgeous delicious healthy food

[@snailtravelers]

Those are great reasons to enjoy both countries! Thank you for watching our video 🙂

[@zaba8746]

as a Malaysian married to turkish man and living in germany....I truly loves malaysia....found a few people outside malaysia who loves my country ❤

[@snailtravelers]

That is very good! Thank you.

[@bes1441]

We are Malaysians family consist of 5 adults. We have been to Istanbul 3x together and once only the two of us n joined a tour group ! We like Turkey and Istanbul the best bec we can get halal and Mediterranean food everywhere! We appreciate Turkish textile and soap and leather industry . Fruits and vegetables are so much more tasty than ours . Hotels are affordable and eating and shopping are great ! We like products we cannot buy in our country or get cheaper in Turkey. Although we are both Muslims our culture varies a lot ! The very rich culture heritage and it’s sustainable till now is wonderful!

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you very much for sharing this. I'm glad your trips to Turkey have been enjoyable and pleasant.

[@bes1441]

@@snailtravelers Yes very enjoyable and thanks ! We ll go back to Turkey to appreciate their enormous and wonderful landscapes . Their beautiful tulips festival and try more street food . God Willing

[@lackingmyface]

Despite being an actual Malaysian, I do appreciate being given another option besides MY ❤️ Thanks for the detailed video!

[@snailtravelers]

Our pleasure! Thank you for watching our video.

[@UncleDougDeli]

The massive earthquake that just struck Turkey and destroyed countless of high rise buildings are real scary. Condolences to the people of Turkey for this great loss. Malaysia is still the preferred place to stay.

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you very much Douglas for your kind words.

[@UncleDougDeli]

@@snailtravelers Are you still in Turkey now? Thank God both of you are safe.

[@snailtravelers]

We are actually traveling now and not in Turkey. Fortunately our city (Izmir) is far away from the location of the earthquake. Thank you again for thinking about us.

[@UncleDougDeli]

@@snailtravelers The epicentre of the quake is located at the Turkish city of Gaziantep at a magnitude of 7.8 and 5 minutes later it was detected in Denmark and 8 minutes later in Greenland located 3,400 miles away so the residents of Izmir would have felt the tremor violently. Which part of the world are you in now?

[@torrelina2308]

Of course MALAYSIA!THE LEMURIA OF OLDEN DAYS!AM NEW YORK BORN & HAS BEEN THE WORLD OVER INCLUDING TURKEY AND LOVES MALAYSIA THE MOST!EVEN KOKOREC HAS SIMILAR TASTE WITH KELANTANESE LEMAE,THOUGH VERY HARD TO FIND NOWADAYS..

[@donuteric]

Happy 2023!! I'm Malaysian living in the US for most of my adult life. I learned how to drive in Malaysia but boy am I terrified to drive there now, especially in big cities like KL.

[@snailtravelers]

Yes, I agree. We always used public transportation when getting around in Malaysia for that very reason.

[@mohdarshadahmad2065]

I am a Malaysian and I love Turkey and the President

[@viok2932]

Totally agree on the driving etiquette of Malaysian😅! Looking forward to both to be in Malaysia again!

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you! We are excited to come back to Malaysia in 2023.

[@silverianjannvs5315]

Peninsular Malaysia drivers only...

[@vitalyshemetovets7920]

Great video! We've been staying in Turkey for 3 years and now consider Malaysia as the next stop. The immigration policy in Turkey has become much stricter over the past two years and the economy hasn't been doing well either - costs for accommodation jumped 3-4 times in popular cities like Istanbul and Antalya so I guess right now Turkey might be significantly more expensive than Malaysia depending on the city. Still, we love Turkey a lot and are very grateful for its hospitality, great people and amazing places.

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks, and we completely agree with everything you said in your comment. Inflation in Turkey is horrible, and it can be difficult to watch how it is impacting the Turkish people. And, like you said, the weak economy and the fact that the immigration rules keep getting stricter has us wondering if we'll be forced to leave at some point in the future. We just renewed our permit for two years, so we know we're good to stay for at least the immediate future. Where have you lived in Turkey? Thanks for watching, and good luck with your transition. We have more videos about living in Malaysia on our channel page if you're interested.

[@vitalyshemetovets7920]

@@snailtravelers Wow, congrats on the 2 years living permit renewal! Our 2-year permit expires in October and we're at the crossroad of what to do next: try our luck and apply for renewal or move to Malaysia 🙂 We've been staying in Antalya all this time - love this city for its comfort. Living permits are somewhat of a lottery here though, ha-ha 😄But we also traveled a lot to other parts of Turkey, like Mardin, Ankara, Konya and Istanbul. So yeah, will see :) Love your videos guys, already checked your travels in Malaysia and other countries - keep it up! 👍

[@AlfariziZakaria]

​@@snailtravelerssorry sir I'm really curious if we live in Turkey if we have to speak Turkish ? And is inflation and the economy of turkey still bad right now? I'm indonesian living in KL I plan to move to Istanbul because I got a job offer there, But I'm still confused because I love living in here. Thanks you sir

[@snailtravelers]

@@AlfariziZakaria Hello. Most Turkish people do not speak or understand any other languages, only Turkish, so it is good to learn some of the language. The situation with inflation has improved but it is still very high, I would guess 40%-50% but that is just a guess Thank you for watching!

[@longhaulblue]

I know what you mean about your stomachs getting excited thinking about food in Malaysia. Great video as always. Looking forward to new ones from M'sia.

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks! We are excited to return to Malaysia in 2023

[@이승현-g4x4w]

I have visited both Turkey and Malaysia! I loved food in both COUNTRIES ❤

[@snailtravelers]

Yes indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@Crissy_Renee]

The prices in Türkiye have gone up considerably in the last two years. Two years ago a dozen organic eggs were 22 lira, 2 bdrm apartment was 1500-3000 respectively, car rental 4000 for a month, cherries 20 a kilo and now those same eggs are 75 lira a dozen, 9,000-25,000 lira for a 2bdrm apartment, 30,000 to rent a car for the month and 90 lira a kilo for cherries. Everyday things go up.

[@snailtravelers]

Yes, completely agree. When we first arrived in Turkey in early 2022 I remember buying apples for 12TL/kg. We bought some today and the price was 40TL/kg. I do hope the inflation problem improves. Thanks for sharing.

[@mukmin01]

Love the soundtrack when you narrate about driving. As Malaysian I already knew this would have come.

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you very much!

[@penukulbesi4006]

Your good and bad research with Turkey and Malaysia is quite accurate, and we have very good relations now with Turkey. Malaysia is on track to become a developed city by 2025, hopefully we can achieve it because Turkey is ahead of us now.

[@snailtravelers]

Good observation. Turkey's economy has a lot of problems right now while Malaysia's is progressing.

[@penukulbesi4006]

@@snailtravelers Yes, we hope that our economy continues to improve because the Q2 2022 index shows quite encouraging results, and we hope it continues in 2023.

[@CadStr]

I would definitely choose Malaysia, 100%, but their current visa policy makes it literally impossible to go and live there, even with big savings, and in Malaysia you also have cold weather, in the highlands. (I think a lot of people from China and North America have realized what a good and cheap country Malaysia is and the government has made those visa measures impossible). You can think then go to Philippines Thailand or Indonesia, they have similar conditions, yes but not... In those countries they dont have highlands

[@UncleDougDeli]

We just got a new government since 20 th December 2022 and things will be better including visa policy.

[@CadStr]

@@UncleDougDeli good to hear that, I will check again, and take more information about it, thanks

[@snailtravelers]

Malaysia's strict visa rules is the reason we are living in Turkey instead of Malaysia. Hopefully the change in government will bring more reasonable immigration requirements.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

They do hv high allevation places like sapa in Vietnam, or near chiangmai Thailand while in Philippines or Indonesia likely it is a volcano or former volcano like lake toba. Bandung probably is the place with cooler weather in java. Philippines has the rice terrace areas. In Malaysia, our hill stations are well built like Cameron Highlands, genting Highlands, fraser's Hill, penang Hill.

[@dore3faso6sido]

Bandung, Malang, Dieng, Bukit Tinggi, Puncak Bogor, the weather in this city is around 12 - 19 Celsius, except at 11.00 - 15.00 around 20 - 28 Celsius

[@Hs000_00]

Been to both, Malaysia wins for me. No comparison. I find Malaysia cleaner and more modern and more advanced in many ways.

[@snailtravelers]

Yes, I agree that Malaysia is definitely more modern. Thanks for watching our video and sharing your thoughts.

[@putrimaryama1954]

Tq from Malaysian here

[@zmzmetal721]

I would like to visit Istanbul Turkey someday, In syaa Allah... Coz of its history of Sultan Mehmed Fatih & Ertugrul son of Sulaiman Shah, Hagia Sofea etc.. But before that, I must go to Mecca first for Hajj & Umrah, then I can go to Istanbul for vacation... In syaa Allah, Aamiin...

[@snailtravelers]

Maybe you could visit both Mecca and Turkey on the same trip, since Mecca is between Malaysia and Turkey. If not, then Turkey would be great to visit sometime in the future after visiting Mecca. Best wishes for your future travels!

[@nutzhazel]

I have similar planning! Insya Allah

[@keangwooichoo6138]

We are the masters for mega malls (in malaysia) although the population is tiny.

[@socratesii91]

I have been to Bursa & Istanbul, and Istanbul is a beautiful place. The food is more healthy than Malaysia, but our food is more delicious. -from JB south Malaysia

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you for your comment and for watching our video!

[@nizammahmadi2963]

I would love to visit Turkiye one day. I can imagine myself enjoying tea in a cafe in Istanbul while watching my wife going crazy petting all the cats there.😂

[@snailtravelers]

👍 Yes, if your wife loves cats then she will love Turkey!

[@bw5911]

You really do a wonderful job in your videos of explaining things thoroughly while still moving along quickly enough. You answer all the things we want to know and you have a very pleasing voice too. So glad I found your channel!

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you so much, your comments are very encouraging and this motivates me to continue to make videos. Thanks again!

[@zailinahmad9695]

Thank you for the fair comparison. Excellent and no bias👍👍👍. Kerp safe & well

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks 👍

[@sawbeeang7385]

Hi glad you’re coming back. I’m actually in Kuching getting approval for MM2H from Sarawak but will be going back to Penang where I originally came from. Hope you’ll come back to Penang soon x

[@snailtravelers]

Congratulations for getting S-MM2H. And how wonderful to return home to Penang!

[@knockedouttravelling9572]

Agree that pedestrian is the last one being considered when constructing new road or highway. And not so friendly for the handicapped person or those pushing baby cart as well.😀

[@snailtravelers]

Yes, that is very true. We wish there was better access for pedestrians and people with disabilities.

[@autumn4838]

Malaysia is one stop centre when it comes to food

[@ahmedmaseh4055]

I have been to both, Malaysia and Turkiye. My ratings would be Malaysia 9/10 Turkiye 6/10

[@snailtravelers]

Those ratings seem reasonable. Thanks for sharing!

[@AZ-by5ps]

Thank you for sharing this valuable informations. Glad both of you enjoying living at Malaysia and Turkey .-- Subscriber from Malaysia.

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks, Malaysia is a fantastic country, and thank you for being a subscriber to our channel!

[@jonmath4182]

I managed to drive down to london last year and made it to the famous royal albert hall where beloved malaysian singers (the late sudirman, and siti nurhaliza) had performed before, to attend a charity concert for the turkish earthquake survivors 👍 wonderful night

[@snailtravelers]

That sounds like a great experience! I'm glad you were able to attend this event.

[@jonmath4182]

It sure was, with fabulous companies too to make it a really memorable evening! 🥰💖

[@jnsa9454]

Stomachs excited as you return to Malaysia 🙃 love that!

[@mintyworld22]

I'm Malaysian and I have family living in Turkey. I would love to visit Turkey one day, very beautiful and rich in history and culture. Turkish food are delicious too.

[@snailtravelers]

I do hope you get a chance to visit your family in Turkey sometime!

[@timhanser1943]

Thank you , liked and subbed , I’m currently in KL for three months .

[@jimmin6544]

Sabah just announced their own version of MM2H visa with deposit of just RM200,000. Minimum 30 days in a year stay. 5 Years + 5 extension but only can stay in Sabah. Hope to hear what you think!

[@snailtravelers]

Wow, thank you so much for this information, we have been waiting to know the MM2H requirements for Sabah. I think those requirements are quite reasonable. We have not yet visited Sabah but hope to go there sometime, especially Kota Kinabalu. Thank you again.

[@JetLagWarriors]

Hey guys! Great video! I’m wondering about your take on buying property in Malaysia vs. Turkey as foreigners (with no residency). Do you have an idea?

[@snailtravelers]

Hey guys! Thanks for watching the video! We enjoy following your adventures around the world too! You guys have so much enthusiasm, and congrats on having such a successful channel. Maybe our travel paths will cross someday. We originally planned to get MM2H in Malaysia. We applied and were just waiting for one more document and then the program shut down. When the program restarted the new financial requirements were too high for us. Sarawak's MM2H is easier but still a bit high for us. That's why we then considered Turkey. We had no plans to buy property in either Malaysia or Turkey. We were going to rent. We had a few places ready to consider for renting in Turkey, then the government changed the immigration rules, making it more difficult to get residency if renting and easier if purchasing. So we started looking at purchasing, found an apartment in Izmir we liked at a reasonable price, and we made the purchase. The immigration rules have since changed again, and now there is a minimum value of US$75,000 if getting residency through property purchase. We're glad we made our purchase before the new rule, otherwise we wouldn't qualify. Also, prices have really gone up in Turkey over the last year, partly because of high inflation and also because a lot of people from Russia have come to Turkey. Prices in some places have more than doubled in one year. We looked into prices in Kuching (loved your Sarawak videos by the way), and prices for property are higher there than Turkey, even with all of the inflation in Turkey. We found a studio in a new building in Kuching was around US$75,000 and up. But I believe foreigners are required to spend at least RM500,000 in Sarawak, and the minimum is even higher elsewhere in Malaysia like RM1,000,000, but I'm not 100% sure about that. It could be difficult to buy property in Turkey without residency because we needed to show our residency permit to set up the electricity, water, internet, etc. There must be a way to do it because people have vacation homes in Turkey without residency, but we don't know how it works. Hope that helps.

[@JetLagWarriors]

@@snailtravelers thanks, guys! We want to start this new adventure of buying a property. Not necessarily for us to live, but mainly for a BnB, where we can also crash whenever we are there. Just trying to see where is the best possible place for us.

[@mrRiddle12]

Turkey is a great country. but i wont survive a day driving there. everyone is honking like crazy on the road.😅 anyway, i would love to visit there again

[@joeschu7794]

Happy New Year. Thanks for sharing - Joe

[@snailtravelers]

Happy new year!

[@idawati8413]

Hi snail travelers👋 I'm from Malaysia and I love to go to Turkey someday. Thanks for your good information. ✌️

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you for this nice comment and for watching our video!

[@Th_MF]

I think Turkey preserved their building like that because ancients structure..just like us at east Malaysia..we preserved what we can for foreigners to see..

[@joeshmooo5327]

Great topic, I still go back and watch your videos from Mtaylasia

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you! We loved making videos during our time in Malaysia and hope you enjoy watching them.

[@stargazeronesixseven]

This is really informative! 🙏 Thank You So Much Snail Travellers! Stay Safe & Stay Healthy! 🌷🌿🌍💜🕊

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you very much for your kind words!

[@xchaix]

Welcome back guys 😁

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you!

[@mustaffaalawi6669]

Thank you for your kind comments. ❤️From Malaysia

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you for watching

[@sillypig245]

Great video. I am Malaysian and had visited Turkey and travel all over Turkey from west to east. I would like to live in Turkey for 1 year in the future. Lovely weather, friendly Turks and full of history. Your video is reasonably and accurately mentioned both countries

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you very much for this nice comment. I hope you are able to visit Turkey again.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Happy New Year 2023 to u guys. Thanks for this wonderful video, which is better, living in Malaysia or Turkey. Look forward to having u guys again in Malaysia this year.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

U guys probably know this, some basic items incl food n services have increased in prices after d pandemic n lockdown, not so much but noticeable.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

U guys focused on d basics of living, that's what's life is all about. But, it would be interesting to compare d amount of tourist attractions in d country. Every country has its own vibes, charm n beauty. Malaysia has its past, present n future, but i think d past history n civilization in Turkey is far more interesting.

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you Yasin! Your comments are always very encouraging and helpful. Happy new year!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@snailtravelers Thank u. 😁

[@mohammadhussein3923]

Excellent video indeed, yet prices now are extremely high, very high rates of violence and racism: most non-chain restaurants secretly have 2 menus, one for locals and another one for foreigners that have completely different prices. Apartment rentals in Turkey have gone at least double, and there is a major crisis now with landlords wanting to evict tenants at the end of the year lease, unless tgey are will to pay a rediculously 60%+ higher rent. In turkey, apartment buildings charge very high monthly service charges/management fee starting at 1,600 TL despite having not facilities such as pools and gym. Those with such facilities charge anywhere between 3,000 tl and up based on the apartment size. The real unfair catch here is that "Tenants" pay for these rediculously high monthly fees. I ve been here for a couple of years and totally ready to relocate to a country where foreign nationals aren't discriminated against. Finally, you would rarely ever find someone to speak English in Turkey, while in Malaysia, almost everyone speaks English and signs are also in English, not in Turkey. I dont advice living in turkey now under these extremely hard circumstances. Good luck

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks for sharing you experience, and I'm sorry you've had those negative situations. I think it's important for people to know both the good and the bad about a place, and appreciate you taking the time to explain the conditions you have been though.

[@AlfariziZakaria]

I'm indonesian living in KL, I heard a lot of racism in Türkiye towards Arab immigrants especially from syria, Everyone doesn't deserve this kind of racism, We live on the same planet, people should respect each other, Hopefully Türkiye will get better soon. Salam

[@aazibification]

Very well analysed.. Thanks

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you!

[@nimay13]

Went to Turkey once. As a Malaysian, I would love to live there someday. Istanbul particularly is beautiful. Maybe open a Malaysian restaurant there. Who knows.

[@snailtravelers]

We would eat at your restaurant if you served Malaysian food! 😃

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Malaysia is the food capital of south east asia. We win hands down as we are multi racial. We are not homogenous same race

[@beek.s2525]

Happy new year 🎉🇲🇾.

[@snailtravelers]

And happy new year to you as well!

[@Nine98989]

Glad to hear that you are safe

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you very much Vincent for thinking about us!

[@KAL0001]

As a Malaysian, Turkey and the people are so much more beautiful, weather is fantastic,more fun as it's close to Europe and middle east but I would not forgo my Malaysian nasi Lemak and roti canai. I would just spend one to three months the most in Turkey..

[@Hazokny]

As somebody who’s spent more than 60 days in both of these countries I agree with everything except for public transport. Have you ever rode the bus in turkey?!? It’s madness! People are knocking over each other, the bus driver is swerving, a person will have to pass their card from the back of the bus all the way to the front to scan it and 50 people will have to pass their card all the way back! Haven’t experienced that in Malaysia at all.

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks for sharing this information. We have ridden on buses in Turkey but haven't experience that type of chaos. That must have been very unpleasant when you rode on buses that are so overflowing with people. They should add more buses to the route when they get that crowded. Thanks for watching our video.

[@Hazokny]

@@snailtravelers yes I agree, but it was something I also experienced in Albania so it didn’t catch me that off guard, I was just expecting Türkiye to have been a little better in that sense. also we could also consider that people may not like Türkiye if they’re not comfortable with second hand smoke. They rank Top 5 in the world for lung cancer. Malaysia I think is a lot better in regards to smoking.

[@Hazokny]

@@snailtravelers but your video was great and a wholeheartedly agree with almost everything you mentioned. These are just some caveats I’d like to add.

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks, and we completely agree with you about the cigarette smoke. We've been in Türkiye almost a year now and still haven't been able to get used to the smoking.

[@abdulrahimmoin4418]

Hello Turkey 🇲🇾here🤗

[@ruslileman3787]

Thanks for the informative review, happy new year & welcome back to Mall-aysia..

[@snailtravelers]

Ha ha, I love the way you spelled "Mall-aysia". Thanks for watching and happy new year!

[@honestyfirst2165]

Thank you for the educative video.

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks for watching!

[@wingsnad]

Worked in Singapore for 4 years, currently in Germany but nothing comes close to my home Malaysia.

[@livingoverseasonadime5933]

Great video guys - down right funny at times! I hope you are both doing well and have a great time in Asia!

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks so much! I hope the three of you are doing well.

[@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko]

Personally, I'd prefer Malaysia's hot weather all year long because it's cheaper than paying for natural gas during winter

[@snailtravelers]

That's a good point, and natural gas prices have been getting higher.

[@khooboohooi7865]

Hi...snail travelers..nice to hear from u..We welcome both of u any time to Malaysia & looking forward to watch your new videos on your journey....WELCOME TO MALAYSIA....My friend...from Perak...3/1/23....

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you very much for the warm and friendly welcome!

[@keithhodgson6489]

Another great video....thanks.

[@snailtravelers]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@lizcarlyle2477]

Hello from CA & many thanks 4 your amazing and detailed videos! Luckily, i traveled & lived when it was easier & cheaper & younger( cost of flight $500 pre-net/covid)in Indonesia & Malaysia and loved every moment! I got dengue fever & malaria in Indonesia & rec'd very good medical treatment. I agree with you about public transportation & other issues comparing the US. If you have the resources and do not need to work, these are great alternatives to retirement but nothing beats the US for jobs(even if older). I applaud you both for learning a new language at your stage of life. I tried Chinese in Singapore & failed miserably, so for me, Malaysia or Indonesia will be my choice and wish the immigration requirements were different. Australia would have been a better option, as the people don't seem as stressed(probably due to population and social net). Love the protection of animals in TurkeyWhat about street people?

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks for your feedback and the information. As far as homelessness, it exists in both Malaysia and Turkey (and the US too). I don't know the official statistics, but we probably saw a bit more homelessness in Malaysia (especially in KL, also in Penang) compared to Turkey. We were in Malaysia when the economy was shut down due to covid, so that might have contributed to the situation. Thank you again!

[@leneekay1]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I am a Malaysian, and moving to Turkey in a few months. Great assessment from your end. Love my country, and also like Turkey. We shall see. Happy New Year ! ✨✨🎆🎆🥂🥂

[@snailtravelers]

That's fantastic! It's great that you get to experience both countries.

[@leneekay1]

@@snailtravelers Thanks. Hopefully all goes well, juggling 2 countries isn't easy..

[@salmaishaq9512]

As Malaysian i guess we share the same sense with turkeiye in terms of handling the challenge about scooters n motorists on the road. For foreigners like you that not yet immerse with the local vibes will find it scary. Btw have you heard or see the power of hand when crossing the road? Haha... you will know soon.🤣🤣 enjoy your stay in Malaysia.

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you very much!

[@shadimasri7160]

Great material👍

[@korkmazturk1550]

Malaysian here and my husband is Turkish. I wish to add some points of my view about this video. 1- The comparisons for transportation and security cant be tie between Turkey and Malaysia but Turkey is way better! Except KL, public transportation between the regions of city centres (i mean Bus, minibus, subway, metro and also ferries etc not only taxi or grab) and is almost zero in Malaysia. I have to be honest that these services are so reachable, have more webs or links and cheaper in every part of Turkey. Except Istanbul there is not much traffic problems there, either. 2- Security is more developed and reachable in Turkey rather than here Malaysia. The Turkish police and auxilary force are more concerned and easy to get the solution. Not only the cctv or police forces on the roads or streets but Turkish people is more concerned and they are brave to help in dangerous situations too if you have any trouble. In Malaysia the polices tido sajer or trying to find duit nasi lemak or kopi! 3- Foods and grocery are cheaper and healthier in Turkey but Malaysia has more varieties. 4- Unfortunately Turkish economics are not stable since 2016. Malaysia still boleh tahan lah. 5- Turkey has 4 seasons so landed houses are too difficult to find even those are more pricey. So staying in an apartement is not an option but is a must in Turkish urban life. Malaysia has way better, easier and affordable choices in this point. 6- Both of the folks are friendly and like to show their hospitality but i prefer Turkish one because of feeling their politeness and sincerity more than us. 7- Turkey have more historical and touristic places for everyone. Malaysia has only better nature. 8- Both of the peoples are Muslim but Malaysia is more conservative! I dont like the attitudes of youngsters of Turkey in these sensitive topics! 9- As a Malay, I need to confess that Malaysia is more racist! Happily married with my hubby for 14 years and he still doesnt have a PR!! Damn of the beurocracy of Klang Valley! Yes Turkey is so easy to get PR for foreigners. 10- Health and wellness caring is better in Malaysia. Turkey makes me confused due to their chaotic appearance in hospitals. 11- Majority of Turkish people are loyal to their national language as sickly! So they have not enough attention/need to learn or improve speaking English. Even in kampungs, Malaysians can communicate in English at least. 12- I always suggest the families to live and raise their kids in Malaysia. Sorry to say but Turkey is too secular and materialistic when it comes to the values for having a family! Thats all for now. Just tried to be objective and honest enough. Regards.

[@snailtravelers]

Wow, thanks so much for taking the time to provide this information. It's fantastic to get feedback from someone who has experience with both countries and cultures. Thank you!

[@korkmazturk1550]

@@snailtravelers with my pleasure. Thanks and greetings from Malaysia.

[@suriasue1065]

Interesting comparison.I'm Malaysian and wish to visit Turkey someday.

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks for watching our video!

[@ArisPrima]

A very beautiful city to visit. Greetings friends

[@shahrimanrahim7903]

In Malaysia u should use the power of hand while crossing road

[@kotak4420]

oh Turkey sure is beautiful... i couldn't say what specific country is the best even though im from Malaysia. every country has its advantages and disadvantages... every country has its own charms and im for sure would love to travel as much as possible. thank you for this wonderful video! (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)⁠❤

[@snailtravelers]

Thank you very much for this comment and for watching our video!

[@mohdzaki1089]

Tq for the good info

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks for watching!

[@goodcat5359]

Am from singapore and i would say i choose Malaysia Cuz since Malaysia Almost as same as singapore. Lol,but turkey pretty nice tho

[@wanmuz86]

There are 3 malaysian restaurants next time you can check it out: nur muhammad in sultanahmet, teratak in capa fateh and teamo in sekerci. And if include nusantara (region) it will be more. To mention a few asian resto in taksim, warung nusantara in capa and belanga in beyogku. Check then out ;)2:10

[@snailtravelers]

Oh wonderful! We only knew about 1 Malaysian restaurant, so thanks for sharing the information about the others. Now we have something to look forward to the next time we go to Istanbul!

[@nomada6789]

Last time in 🇹🇷 I got a very bad experience, the ppl I interacted were very cold and arrogant 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼 I ♥️ to travel myself and I like to be intouch with the community but sometimes it’s a fail 😔 BUT 🇮🇳 is a place where I want to go BACK without a question ♥️

[@snailtravelers]

Sorry you had such a bad situation in Turkey. We have only encountered friendly people, but everybody has a different experience. We visited India many years ago but don't have a video. We hope to go back to India again sometime soon

[@travelleryildirim3013]

Yoiu can find Pork in Turkey in MACROCENTER or 5M Migros Supermarkets and in Istanbhul you have many places what offered meals with PORK ... Specialy Italian or German Restaurants...

[@snailtravelers]

This is good information, thank you.

[@izafri]

1. Turkey is in Europe 2. Weather is favourable in Turkey, Malaysia is too hot 🔥 3. Food is favourable in Turkey 4. Life is better in Turkey 5. It's more expensive living in Turkey, inflation 6. Communication is difficult in Turkey because they don't speak English 7. Turkish is difficult to learn

[@lenaskyfish4883]

Weather - if you want to be in a cooler area in Malaysia, you can always visit the Cameron or Gentling Highlands, Fraser's hill and Mount Kinabalu. (Or, if you're too lazy.. just visit a mall. We've got plenty of those here.😆) But seriously, geographically speaking, Malaysia is located near the equator which is why it's hot here. Turkey has 4 seasons as it's further from the equator.

[@snailtravelers]

Ah yes, we spent 3 months in Cameron Highlands when the MCO first started and we couldn't leave, and the weather was very pleasant. We have not been to Gentling Highlands or Fraser's Hill, thanks for the suggestions!

[@dmzdesign09]

Most of comments here are from malaysian, where are the Turkish? 😁 By the way glad all malaysian are positive by the review.

[@snailtravelers]

Thanks! 😃 Not as many Turkish people know English so they are less likely to watch our videos.