You Can Retire Cheap! Kuala Lumpur Malaysia! Minimalist Travel Cost of Living, nomad travel

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[@karengong8309]

Great video covers everything, appreciate it very much. My husband and I plan to retire in 10 years and our goal is to stay half time in KL and half time in the US. We recently purchased a condo in KL.

[@RetireandGo]

This sounds great! I would do that for sure

[@paulburton3666]

Suggestions for condo complexes and best areas of KL?

[@RetireandGo]

@@paulburton3666 you purchased a condo , you could start a channel about life in KL !

[@imanmanimanman7667]

Condo in KL 😮😮😮

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Brother, you still can get dental services in malaysia. Malaysia is the no 1 country for medical tourism. No need to go to thailand unless you are already there.

[@kcc66]

true

[@RetireandGo]

Yes true I see good hospitals dental and clinics here

[@kimmie5861]

Thailand is cheaper. They have very good cardio doctors.

[@tashieenclonar5562]

Which is cheaper kuala lumpur or Bangkok

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@tashieenclonar5562 by March 2024 there will be increase in sales tax in hotels. So not sure how it will affect cost here vs cost in thailand. Too early to say. However the bank rates OPR did not change. This did not affect borrowing cost.

[@samkeino6810]

Just stumbled across your channel. You have a very pleasant disposition and delivery style! Best of luck!

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you This feedback is important to me

[@amrimd73]

Your video is peaceful & educational

[@RetireandGo]

I’m so happy to read this I’m glad you found peace in the video :-)

[@zthde]

Absolutely brilliant information on your video 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💕💕💕💕💕💕👍👍👍

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you :-) I’m looking forward to returning to Malaysia this year !

[@kintho1]

I am also retired but a Malaysian living in Malaysia. I have known many expatriates from Europe, and UK mainly. Most have been here for ages and they all say, although they get paid well over here, they cannot retire back in their own country.

[@RetireandGo]

I understand I make enough in retirement to live overseas The US has become so expensive

[@paktravel2990]

Thanks 4 the info.. ❤

[@RetireandGo]

You are most welcome Have a great day :-)

[@andes1784]

Im visiting KL every year and love the culture and foods and people are so friendly. I’m ready to b retired there in next few years. Can’t wait

[@RetireandGo]

Sounds good! I’m heading there this year again

[@xiaomashitu]

Welcome Retire in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia =)

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you so much I hope to return next year again

[@johnsmith9246]

You don’t have to convince me how beautiful Kuala Lumpur is, I have visited it many times. You also don’t have to convince me how relatively cheap it is to live there compared to other developed countries. However, the elephant in the room that you seem to be missing, is the visa requirements that allows a person to “retire” in Malaysia. Malaysia does have a retirement visa for noncitizens, called MM2H, Malaysia My Second Home, however, unfortunately, the recent changes have made it too restrictive, at least, in my own case, to take advantage of your excellent suggestion.

[@RetireandGo]

It can be rough for sure. I even think Asian countries will make it harder for westerners to retire or even stay in their country longer. The reason is western countries are falling into chaos. Asia does not need them. Asian countries are growing so well year over year. I’ll take my 30 to 90 days tourist visa It’s safe And I like to move around haha :-)

[@suzykalai]

Hi…thank you so much for this very informative video. Appreciate your time. This was very useful. I live in Houston Texas and thinking of retiring in Malaysia. This video was very helpful. Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@RetireandGo]

I am visiting Dallas right now for the holidays My dad lives here I enjoy Texas so much I think you will enjoy Malaysia It’s the new .. New York haha The big city Modern But safe and well run ! Have a great day

[@samraj3179]

Very nice comparison of expenditure and cost comparison between the USA and Kuala Lumpur. If you live outside the city centre, rental would be much cheaper. You do spend well on food in Malaysia, even enjoying your meal with a beer. Boose is very very expensive in Malaysia compared to neighbouring countries due to the heavy tax (referred to as sin tax). Very often heard phrase amongst travellers, "Work in Singapore, Live in Malaysia and Party in Thailand".

[@RetireandGo]

I like that saying ! I would love that life absolutely haha The cost of living is so nice here And great food choices Prices Nice locals

[@RetireandGo]

Yes I like this plan haha That’s a good set up

[@4flyguyeli]

I can’t wait to get rid of my car in Las Vegas. One of the highest car insurance areas in the country. Insurance company informs me that if I cancel my insurance and sell my car that, if I purchase a car in the future that my insurance rates will skyrocket because I will be considered an uninsured motorist. My car insurance rates will be as though I am a brand new 16-year-old driver. Unreal! Liability only insurance on a subcompact five-year-old car is currently $1200 per year with a perfect driving record.

[@RetireandGo]

Oh my I totally understand I was told that too Goodness they get us don’t they? Haha Any family that can use it while you are gone ?

[@hjsayuti7966]

good info on comparing between those two places

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you Have a great week !

[@georgeschahoud7160]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful video

[@RetireandGo]

You are most welcome I hope your weekend is going well

[@glenmore100]

I am planning to visit Malaysia this summer, and it is good information for retiree.❤❤❤

[@RetireandGo]

That’s great ! You will really enjoy Malaysia!

[@realpropertymangement7640]

Always enjoy and learn from your vids. I'll be rolling into BKK from the States in about 10 days. Down to Pattaya to visit a friend, then an open agenda (due diligence) road trip down through Hua Hin and PKK. Hope to be doing the nomad retired expat thing within the next year. Really appreciate your personal perspective on it! 👍😊

[@RetireandGo]

Oh that’s great! I love the BKK and Pattaya areas I’ll be back there later this year as well

[@DanielFernandez-jv7jx]

Thank you so much! This is very helpful. I have been thinking about retiring in Malaysia. I would love to hear more about healthcare and insurance. Blessings!

[@RetireandGo]

Yes I need to do more on healthcare true

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thank you for this video. Wonderful. The cost of living is a very interesting topic. KL is a good place to stay, but the higher cost of living is creeping in Malaysia.

[@RetireandGo]

I understand My guesthouse is $450 a month all utilities and WiFi That’s incredible

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@RetireandGo Incredible. 😀

[@vwchan841]

One thing that you could have touched on is the cost/need for a visa in order to stay in Malaysia long term. Currently, the MM2H requirements are high but there is hope that the rules will be relaxed some. That might be something you may want to talk about in another video since you did not mention how you are doing it.

[@RetireandGo]

Yes long term visas can be complicated true I only travel on arrival visa 30 to 90 days depending on the country I will look for a long term retirement destination in my 60s though

[@MohammedIrfan-wc3zm]

Good stuff and good times buddy! Enjoy!

[@RetireandGo]

All the best to you Have a good weekend

[@twinflowerfioretta]

Aloha ! You have for sure a good Life ! Love it how you show all counting things you enjoy with low costs -that`s a great remarcable fact👍🙏Thanks alot, nice walking again🤩

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you so much I hope my information inspires you and many to retire overseas

[@jasonmitchell432]

Just discovered your channel with this video! Love your insights! I’m beginning to look at making this sort of transition in the next couple years (I want to work where I’m at for at least a couple more). Kuala Lumpur is rising on my list of possible destination options.

[@RetireandGo]

Do 90 days in Kuala Lumpur and check it out I’m heading back there soon

[@CourageToVoyage]

Visiting Malaysia this week. Love to have a coffee if you're still there this weekend.

[@RetireandGo]

Oh you are traveling through Malaysia Are you in KL as well ?

[@ozzymick1431]

Great presentation. I was born in Malaysia many many moons ago and am considering retiring back in Melaka, my birthplace. I was impressed with the park you were walking through, picturesque and clean. One thing you left out was the weather. How's the humidity? Anyway, thanks again for your fair and accurate presentation. The Malaysian Tourist Board may even offer you a key role in one of their promo vids!

[@RetireandGo]

Oh that would be cool Yes I’m visiting Penang soon I think a little cooler climate ? Looking forward to it Make money in the west Retire in the east (Shhh, that’s a video title coming soon ) haha

[@J-Young_photography]

I do take public transport most of the time I go KL, but it has limited to the center area, to enjoy the real Malaysia you do need a vehicle, especially when going to say Cameron Highland, Genting Highland to cool down after a hot week. food is cheap anyway, especially if you take the local food and fruits. I would suggest one stay near one end of a subway or light-rail station and own a car if possible, make sure there is market or supermarket around, and have a good park around. Then you can enjoy your retirement there.

[@RetireandGo]

I’m heading back there this year I love Malaysia

[@jannieabdullah7837]

Whichever city in Malaysia but especially in Penang Ipoh Kuala Lumpur or Selangor state, these are the best places to retire.... you are apply for MM2H park yourself here and spend some time travelling around the nearby countries....Malaysia is multiracial and you will find easy communication and friendly people.... You can also ask Andrew Taylor of his experience living in Malaysia

[@RetireandGo]

I want to visit Penang next trip to Malaysia

[@garyzies3486]

most people cannot afford a MM2H visa....Fixed deposit of $250,000? Minimum monthly income of nearly $9,000? Wow!

[@zemehretweldemariamandehai6697]

Wow Wonderful thank you, It is very very important that you show us like this in detail my next trip after Japan is Vietnam.

[@RetireandGo]

Yes true Enjoy Japan and Vietnam!

[@luckyguy71]

Retirement to Malaysia from a western country very contradictory - the actual living costs in Malaysia are quite inexpensive compared to the United States but the cost of the MM2H Visa is really high. A person has to show that they have a monthly income of over $8,000.00USD as well as a reserved account of at least 500,000 ringgit ($108,283), 2 million ringgit ($433,135) or 5 million ringgit ($1,082,837) based on three tiers - Silver, Gold and Platinum. Most retired Americans who are receiving $8,000. a month might as well just stay in the USA or find another country with easier visa access.

[@RetireandGo]

No long term visas for me I just stay 90 days on arrival Then I’m on to the next low cost country Best way to spend a decade

[@Chris-dw6cu]

Yes the mm2h costs are totally out of whack with real cost of living here. It is an obvious money grab by the a Malaysian government..has nothing to do with the real monetary needs of an expat living here

[@getsmartpaul]

Hi, didn’t see the $8000 monthly income requirement. Is it on the official Mm2h website? Thanks

[@Tube152525]

Try to venture to a couple of locations within Malaysia, such as, Taiping, Ipoh, Langkawi, Malacca, Cameron Highlands, Cherating, Penang, Kota Kinabalu. Would also suggest that you try Airbnbs, as their pricing is quite close to what you're paying for the hotel and the accommodation is expected to be better in terms of comfort.

[@RetireandGo]

I want to go to Penang next true The next time through Malaysia

[@Tube152525]

@@RetireandGo , wonderful Chris

[@Chris-dw6cu]

What do you recommend among those places as the easiest and fastest to get to from KL? Which have the most peaceful environment? KL is too chaotic noisy and fast paced for me

[@pg618]

You can also have your clothing tailored in Hoi an Vietnam and the round-trip ticket from Kuala Lumpur to danang is less than $100.

[@RetireandGo]

That is great I like having custom clothes for my travels I will be making more before next year

[@rosliromasarms2111]

Alhamdullilah Syukur... Malaysia is Most Affordable County at SE Asia... Subhanallah...

[@RetireandGo]

It is quite amazing I paid 16 dollars a night for my room in Kuala Lumpur It had WiFi, all utilities included

[@1kkkei]

Thank you for sharing your very informative video,I can share this video to all of my friends without explain to them why I want to retire in Malaysia.I live in Dallas Tx more than 30 years .I love Dallas ,Dallas have 4 seasons and costs of living not too high compared with other states but for retirement ,I totally agree with you ,Malaysia is a good choice. I am moving next month to Malaysia too but still waiting for there MM2H program now only can stay back and forward to keep me live there. Thank you again for your wonderful video.

[@RetireandGo]

My dad lives close to you Arlington I like that area Yes travel to Malaysia and for sure tell your friends We need to be ambassadors

[@walaaa4779]

The wisest advise for living overseas. I recommend walking with good supportive tennis shoes (I use New Balance, Hoka and Asics for extra wide feet), not a clog type of shoes (I think I saw that is the type you have in this video). I had lower back surgery and my orthopedic surgeon said to invest on good shoes for your feet and back. Clog type is not supporting the back side of your feet. Thanks for the great advise. It's useful for me who is retiring in less than a year.

[@RetireandGo]

I agree about the shoes So important

[@vrod1a]

Very nicely explained 👍

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you so much Are you considering retirement in Asia ?

[@vrod1a]

@@RetireandGo Not decided yet,

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very helpful content friend

[@RetireandGo]

I’m glad you found the information useful :-)

[@nadzienka696]

Great information!

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you so much I hope you have a good day

[@positivelyserena]

Retired?! But you don't look like a retiree! Kudos

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you ! I am trying to stay healthy

[@fuadarif4056]

It’s funny when local Malaysian who likes to criticised the own country when travelling abroad soon realised how they miss home 😂

[@RetireandGo]

Malaysia is wonderful I think I will start living 90 days a year there starting in 2025

[@MsOceanstar]

Wow! You have just talked about a life style that i want to do! Sell my house in Colorado and move to Asia!. I am longing more and more for the tropics! No regrets on just meeting you now but also wish i had jotted over to Penang last year when i did Thailand and Vietnam! I had the choice to renew my Thailand visa in Penang, but i went to Vietnam instead to do that. Traveled some in Vietnam and returned to Thailand to fly back to the US. I am coming to the conclusion that i need a English speaking country, or Chinese. To get around and not being too frustrated figuring things out is a good approach for retirees. So being more strategic going overseas at my age of 77 is smart! If it is adventure still, i am game- I love living in foreign countries away from the US every so often! I was in Penang, and Singapore , Bali and other neighboring countries for a year in the early 90’s. I remember the food well in Penang,,,so gooood! And i had spent time in Mexico beach towns. Your home country of Hawaii is familiar to me. And being a creative free spirit, young at heart type and healthy enough lady, i still want to try to live in Asia, preferably near the ocean. Staying put and not being a tourist and mingle with locals and expats would be just perfect . The hotel room situation if it is a nice spacious size would just be great! Could i communicate with you privately? Thank you👍❤️🙏

[@RetireandGo]

I appreciate this great comment You are moving in the right direction Yes, I sold, invested, grabbed a backpack and left the US It saved me in money and mental health You have great overseas experience already !

[@JohnArmwood]

You didn’t mention the heat of KL. I have spent time there and the weather is very hot.

[@RetireandGo]

It’s hot for sure haha !

[@MehmetDeveci09]

When did you decide and make sure that you are ready for retirement? There is “Rule of 300”, most probably you already know. “If you have the amount which covers 300 times of your montly expenses, you can retire.” Did you apply this approach? Or you calculated the sum of dividends’ payments per month and your rental properties’ income?

[@RetireandGo]

Hmm good question First I traveled to find out costs Then I reduced food and alcohol intake That gave me more income available Sold everything too Cars , items, things, storages haha

[@syedidrus90]

you should go take a walk to Kampung Baru and try malay food there..its cheap and tasty too

[@RetireandGo]

Oh nice I appreciate the information So many good foods in Kuala Lumpur

[@walterbesio9615]

Very cool. How about socializing? Are you able to find people to hang out with?

[@RetireandGo]

Very good question I meet expats and I have made long term friends in Thailand and the Philippines You will gravitate to like minded expats In many cases they want to talk Is healthy too :-)

[@h30202]

I must say Lake garden is so beautiful. I am sorry about the fire in Lahaina. I hope your families and friends back home are not involved in the fire.

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you very much Yes it was a terrible fire We have to live our lives while we can And tell our loved ones how much they mean to us

[@artvandelay1555]

Tell me about it. I am in CA. $15.00 a night! With utilities included. You suggest a VPN. Is the Wifi generally trustworthy? Yes, until it is not. I like when you talk of the security situation. One could live there easy on social security. When i take my walks i count many who live in their cars & vans and it's a nice area.

[@RetireandGo]

I do find some strong WiFi either in hotels or coffee shops If I’m watching entertainment I don’t worry too much Anytime I connect to banks and investing accounts I use a VPN 100% of time

[@AngeloMesiti-q7g]

Where is that hotel. I like how you do the presentation. Very clear. I am single and always travel alone. I like to keep costs down . Thanks again and I’ll be following you

[@RetireandGo]

It’s part of the red hotels brand Labor hotel Free WiFi and just fine for low cost travel !

[@gosikh]

One more thing brother, I would love to see you learn a few local words especially thank you. It is such a good gesture.

[@RetireandGo]

You are correct! I agree

[@sushagni1933]

@@RetireandGo here are a few to stat you off - Thank you Terima Kaseh, Good Morning Selamat Pagi, Beautiful Chantek, Market Pasar, Eat Makan, Delicious Lazat

[@lindadorman2869]

I love Malaysia and hope to move back soon. I can do a digital nomad visa but I'm waiting to see the new MM2H visa requirements as I want to make Malaysia my home base. The high fixed deposit and monthly income of US$10K is too much. If I can't afford it, I might rent for 3 months at a time and then go elsewhere for 3 months. Rinse and repeat.

[@RetireandGo]

I think this is a great plan I’m doing 30 days each country Just for now

[@garyzies3486]

Seems like they don't want Cheap Charlie expats there. Requirements for long-term visas are skyrocketing all across SEA.

[@lindadorman2869]

Retiring in SEA is a great idea unless you want to spend more than a few months in one country. Many of the retirement or long-term visas are getting very expensive or more restrictive. I've been to 40 countries and love to travel but at this stage, I want a low-cost home base where I can go anytime I want.

[@RetireandGo]

Good point Malaysia is at 90 days in arrival Throw in 30 days in Thailand Vietnam Cambodia Laos You can live cheap in Southeast Asia

[@ronlombok]

​@@RetireandGoThat is what I try to suggest. But you beat me to it😂😂😂

[@johchadow]

I was in Hawaii recently, and it was hard to get a meal for under $20. I had one awesome local bento box meal for like $14 and it was a massive amount of food, enough for 2 really, but most places were a lot more expensive.

[@RetireandGo]

True Hawaii is pricey I can’t retire there

[@keangwooichoo6138]

The downside in malaysia is alcohol, it is expensive unless in tax free islands like: 1. Langkawi 2. Labuan 3. Pangkor 4. Tioman So we control our consumption for non muslims to keep expenses low for beers and wine.

[@RetireandGo]

True, I found local whisky for under $5 though It’s rough haha But cheap

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@RetireandGo local whiskey (good one), I recommend timah. Beers here are under license from Heineken. Brewed in malaysia : guinness , anchor, carlsberg. Tiger is singaporean beer.

[@mingchan6300]

Can RETIRE AND GO or anyone else tell me in what park this video is made? It looks very nice. I live in KL , and I'm always on the lookout for parks and nature places to explore.

[@RetireandGo]

you will find this park in KL, it has a Deer Park and a Bird Park in it. search for those and you will get there its huge too

[@wanadnanmuhamad2820]

@@RetireandGobotanic garden ie Lake Garden.Another good one is Taman Tuju ie memorial park next to lake garden.Jungle trail in the city.Cycling also nice around the area.They have bicycle lane along the river in the city.

[@JOHNHSMITH2]

Listening and liking

[@RetireandGo]

I’m very thankful sir Have a wonderful week

[@keangwooichoo6138]

10 Ringgit per day is tourism tax usd 2. 14 usd per day is damn good= 420usd per month. 2000usd to 3000 usd rental in hawaii is crazy.

[@RetireandGo]

So true Expensive in Hawaii That’s why I can’t retire there

[@wandasanchez551]

Keeping i on my radar.

[@RetireandGo]

Please check it out Modern city and not dangerous like western cities It’s the new New York

[@keangwooichoo6138]

We do not hv great long term visa here(not yet). Currently youtubers apply for 'de rantau' digital nomad visa. I heard a new long term visa plan will soon be announced.

[@Photojouralist123]

I'm on MM2H currently must show an monthly income of USD$10K/month. Digital nomad visas are very difficult to get must be working for a publicly listed company.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@Photojouralist123 I know several youtubers who have de rantau visa digital nomad. No you do not need to work for a listed company.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@@Photojouralist123 mm2h sarawak has lower requirement

[@RetireandGo]

90 days is perfect for me Then I move in to another country I will return to Malaysia many times

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@RetireandGo north Americans can get 6 months with 1 visa run. 9 months if they can manage 3 months at the year end visa run.

[@ngkimngin5994]

In town center, you can take GoKL bus service to tour around KL city center with free of charge.

[@RetireandGo]

Free of charge? I will look into this thank you !

[@keepingitsimple88]

good video

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you very much Have a good week

[@nedimyra]

Nice video. How about language? Will English work for most situations?

[@RetireandGo]

Oh yes I have no problem at all

[@fajarh979]

Welcome and enjoy your time in Malaysia. I'm commenting because you are the 1st Westerners i saw who wear long sleeve shirt strolling on a tropical climate city.😁

[@RetireandGo]

Haha yes I understand I Love my linen So light and comfortable And protected from the sun It dries after the rain so fast haha

[@jakemir558]

😅😅😅

[@shelluqskitchen5577]

Good vlog,the important thing is we dont have karen here😀😀

[@RetireandGo]

Haha true good point

[@rebeccatan8]

I am amazed that you can stand the heat and humidity walking around so much in Malaysia. 😮😂

[@RetireandGo]

It’s hot yes haha But I’m from Hawaii

[@gosikh]

Can you please recap the cost at the end? Safe travels! aloha!

[@RetireandGo]

I’ll work on this yes I’m returning to Malaysia this year I’ll do cost recaps

[@louis20122]

It is so obvious to cost more to retire in the West. I prefer either Thailand or Malaysia for retirement. Probably Jomtien, Bangkok, Penang or KL.

[@RetireandGo]

Great choices I want to visit Penang Hopefully either this year or next year

[@marvbordello6047]

Kuala Lumpur is a fantastic city, I think you would like Penang also :)

[@RetireandGo]

Yes true I’m going to try Penang later this year

[@marvbordello6047]

@@RetireandGo It's sort of like a mini KL but with ocean breeze as an added bonus :) lots of beautiful old buildings, great food (of course), you can do your morning walk in and around Penang Hill. Easy connection via train to Bangkok/KL. I think I will retire there eventually, got a couple of decades to go yet :)

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Good morning mr GI Joe (retired)

[@RetireandGo]

Haha :-) Good morning to you as well

[@TheLucianoLeggio]

If u guys still in Malaysia juz dont miss d Independance Day parade held at Putrajaya Malaysia administration capital....if u guys going thr to witness d parade try to go as early as u can coz all d public transport will be jammed pack with people....plus road closure will be start at 6am....so make sure u guys go early....d parade is on d 31st August 2023 this cmg thursday....

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you for this information!

[@parsayektaparast285]

thanx for all your videos plz let me know how to access money to avoid costs such as money conversion and so on

[@RetireandGo]

Yes of course Check out online banks that use no overseas atm fee cards This is the best way Travel Visa cards too No overseas conversion fees

[@ChristopherUSA888]

Thanks 🙏

[@RetireandGo]

You are most welcome :-)

[@Monty_NSW]

Nice vid! What park (?) are you walking in this vid as I'm in KL for a month and evaluating things....especially my love of urban hiking destinations - thanks!

[@RetireandGo]

Bird park Huge! They gave deer and large water areas too Walking it every morning

[@Monty_NSW]

awesome, that's tomorrow's plan! @@RetireandGo

[@inameicucme]

Great video! What is the visa type for American to retire in Malaysia other than the Second Home program(MM2H)?

[@RetireandGo]

There are visas available Indonesia has a nice digital nomad visa now I use tourist visas because I fly around a lot for the channel

[@jianxiong69]

One of the best bids on living in Malaysia. Very practical and informative. I'd like to know the name of that beautiful park you are walking in, please?

[@RetireandGo]

Search bird park in KL Several parks together

[@angiegan4703]

Might be cheaper to get an AirBnb where you get the pool, gym, Wi-Fi, and others. The $2 might be for the tourist tax

[@RetireandGo]

Those amenities would be awesome for sure

[@robertburns2223]

Aloha how goes it? Nice video. I like the sound of this. Planning to go there around the first of the year. I as well like to stay in hotels rather than Ab&b condos I like the social and better treatment. Could not find your video on hotel KL $14 a night can u send link. Thanks. Also I’m on TRT are there clinics and cost for some 411 if can can cannot cannot 😂 aloha I live in waimanalo

[@RetireandGo]

In KL look for the OYO network of hotels Cheap and central located Usually for the visiting labor forces I like the low key low cost stay Free internet too

[@angiegan4703]

You get 90 days visa when you arrive. Travelling to other Asian countries including to Australia is cheap using the budget airlines. So you could travel to Thailand or Vietnam and re enter for another 90 days.

[@RetireandGo]

Yes true I’m thinking eventually set up a rotation in Asia KL would be there every year Thoughts ?

[@angiegan4703]

@@RetireandGoThat would be the ideal way

[@JayJay-lb6po]

Yes my friend you had left, how good they speak English these countries, Laos and Malaysia ???🇲🇾

[@RetireandGo]

The restaurant and coffee shops and hotel workers know English

[@wanadnanmuhamad2820]

Almost most Malaysian can speak or understand English.English language is taught in Malaysian schools

[@johnyork-l7m]

It wiukd be very nice except for the excessive heat. I notice no-one mentions that! Be prepared for skin complaints such as tinnia etc.

[@RetireandGo]

Hmm yeah Southeast Asia is high humidity and heat true I will say the daily rain in KL felt so nice

[@williamwendling944]

The name of the hotel? I spent a month in KL in 2001 before 9/11, such a lovely place, incredible food choices. Plan to visit again soon.

[@RetireandGo]

I’m staying in some guest houses for a great price They are low cost hotels for laborers Perfect for me

[@keangwooichoo6138]

KL may sound good to visitors , but for me retiring in ipoh, taiping will be nice.

[@RetireandGo]

Tailing , interesting I need to visit so many more locations

[@Tube152525]

Malaysian here who has been an expat in Manila, Bangkok and Jakarta for more than 10 years. Currently back in KL and loving every second and I’m contemplating to move to either Penang, Ipoh or Taiping to retire, although my hometown is in Malacca. I would say Malaysia offers the middle ground compared to our neighbours in terms of congestion, traffic, pricing, etc.

[@RetireandGo]

@@Tube152525 I want to visit Penang

[@Chris-dw6cu]

@@Tube152525why not retire in Malacca? I am planning a trip there. I heard some say it is like penang but nicer?

[@hpham2101]

Great video! Which park were you walking in?

[@RetireandGo]

Search for bird park It’s a complex of many parks together You can walk all morning I’m returning to KL this year

[@hamsahealinghands5423]

Hi I’m 51 and looking to move with my 2 teenagers how does it work, not planning on working there. Early retirement I guess. In the process of selling my home. Enjoying your video so far

[@RetireandGo]

There are international schools You might find it interesting and educational for them ! The particulars of moving with a family I do not know

[@freeparticle5068]

Malaysia is NOT cheap. I don't know why people lie! Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia are cheap at some extent. Housing in Malaysia is expensive in nice places ..m nor in remote poor areas... plus you need 100000 $ deposit atleast in a local bank !!!

[@RetireandGo]

I found a room for $18 Several options I’m returning this year I will Show more ok?

[@freeparticle5068]

@@RetireandGo What kind of room??

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Your costing is very accurate

[@RetireandGo]

Oh thank you I am trying to give good numbers :-)

[@WorkingNomad368]

Aloha, So you left one paradise (Hawaii) to another one, but Hawaii is extremely expensive, spend lot of time in Hawaii, and it is not a place you can retire, it’s a place just to visit, the out of state rich people have made it unaffordable. The rents in Hawaii are crazy, forget about buying, the prices are sky high. Mahalo for the video

[@RetireandGo]

I agree , housing in Hawaii was 2600 In Asia I live for under 2000 complete It was a must do

[@magdalenechoy9126]

Hmm, where is this park you are walking? It looks serene. Any mosquitoes?

[@RetireandGo]

This park is right next to the main downtown area of KL There is a bird park and a deer park in it as well ! Incredible So peaceful to walk everyday

[@Photojouralist123]

Living in Malaysia did you get your MM2H visa? Malaysia is not cheap but cheaper. Just got my renewal for MM2h, I had to deposit USD$150,000 in CASH in a bank fixed deposit .

[@RetireandGo]

I am on visitor visa It’s 90 days So sweet Then I move on to another country to explore

[@EverylittlethingStephane]

Do you get some interest on that money can you deposit usd or do you have to convert in rigit

[@Photojouralist123]

@@EverylittlethingStephane yes you get interest and must be in RM

[@triciagiustra9911]

So glad I found your channel! Can you tell me how much prescription drugs cost in Malaysia? For example how much for a month supply of zolpidem tartrate (generic for the sleep medication Ambien 10mg)? Also I'm curious to know the cost of a visit to the doctor for a well visit like when you just need prescription refills. And what about a sick visit ? Thankyou!!!

[@RetireandGo]

I know this medication and I have never found it over the counter anywhere in Asia unfortunately I like it for insomnia and air travel Overall prescriptions are cheap though

[@triciagiustra9911]

@@RetireandGo No, zolpidem tartrate is not an over the counter medication. I was asking how much it costs for prescription medications in Malaysia. I'm seriously considering moving there. I've basically narrowed it down to three countries and all the research I am doing is making Malaysia look better and better!

[@youtubetebie7799]

Yes and you can even start your own business if you are a hard working person

[@RetireandGo]

Yes true What kind of retirement business would you like to start? Tourism related ?

[@youtubetebie7799]

@@RetireandGo I mean foreigners can start a business like restaurant, food stall, etc..as long as you are hard working because many did so already. Many Indonesians and Bangladeshis are actually bosses doing contractor works making lots of money.

[@zazelskycrest2525]

@@RetireandGo at klcc, there is few food truck which i see a caucasian uncle work there. I think australian. In the morning, from what I heard, he goes exercise, meditate, etc, in the afternoon, he work with the food truck owner selling food, until 3.30 pm, then he goes for a nap before doing other activities at night

[@paulbabu7085]

What about a residence visa? That's the first thing you should talk about.

[@RetireandGo]

Hmmm good idea I am on the beautiful 90 day arrivals visa Perfect

[@shunwilliams6180]

OMG amazing ❤❤❤

[@RetireandGo]

An incredible city! I would like to spend 90 days a year here

[@shunwilliams6180]

@@RetireandGo Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video ❤❤❤

[@cheryls832]

Have you been sick from any of the food carts? I got sick at a resort in Malaysia.

[@RetireandGo]

No sick from any food I try to go light on red chilis haha

[@Abelieverintruth]

Great video. What areas of the City have crime that concerns you?

[@RetireandGo]

I will tell you I walked KL at night And stayed in a labor style hotel All fine

[@adnanothman3575]

In daylight, everywhere in the city is practically safe.In nighttime, after 12 just stay away from quiet n dark places

[@getsmartpaul]

Hi, I’m assuming you don’t drink alcohol and thus your food and drink budget is lower ? Thanks 😊

[@RetireandGo]

Well, I have tried to reduce my alcohol almost to zero I have a glass of red wine with a meal sometimes You are correct that alcohol can quickly destroy a retirement budget!

[@CW-ez7mn]

How welcoming is the expat community in KL? Is it easy to integrate into culture or is difficult with lots of cliques and always be viewed as outsider? I am in my mid 50s and currently, I have a few groups I hike/walk with and another group I kayak or paddleboard with. I also have friends that travel locally with me to visit the springs or state parks for long weekends. I am still working full time but I have a lots of vacation time due to my seniority at my job. Just wondering how feasible is Malaysia for my retirement in 2-3 years.

[@RetireandGo]

It’s very international Check out the hookah places Also the night food markets / food courts

[@RetireandGo]

Natasha wants retirees there Go for a month, explore and look into this ok?

[@monsoongirlnyc]

That’s a gorgeous park. What’s the name of it?

[@RetireandGo]

Search bird park It’s part of a larger park complex So nice ! I’ll be in Malaysia this year again

[@domanisarapeggio]

Gonna work hard so I can do the same bro!

[@RetireandGo]

Excellent The works awaits you Keep us updated

[@pearlkearley3362]

Thanks for the information, I was living in CA-the Silicon Valley for the last 30 years, I moved to Henderson NV due to a very well planted scam, they scammed me everything -total about $2.5M. My boss from Penang suggested I should go to Penang for retirement. I have never thought about Kuala Lumpur. Are you using a visitor’s visa to stay 3 months and then move on to next country? Thanks

[@RetireandGo]

Pearl I’m very sorry to read about the real estate scam situation I do think Kuala Lumpur is a good alternative if you like city life It’s a clean wonderful city Yes 90 day arrival visa Then you can zip over to Indonesia or Thailand for a month and return

[@alicehobbs2691]

what's the name of this park you are walking on this video?

[@RetireandGo]

Perdana botanical gardens Really nice

[@Noh-JooHyun]

You are so handsome and look young.

[@RetireandGo]

Very kind of you I exercise and eat healthy to live and travel longer