I would like to recommend to you a channel by the name of "Andrew Taylor". He is an American expat who retires in Malaysia. He is here under the MM2H (Malaysia My 2nd Home) program. He has lives here for 9 year plus. In his channel, he tells you his cost of living in Malaysia per month and anything you want to know about Malaysia.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Thank you I appreciate this !

I am grateful as a malaysia citizen we just pay rm1 at goverment hospital or clinic for treatement including medicine.. this is even cover for diabetic, high blood preassure colestrol.. no need insurance unless u want to get health care at private hospital or other insurance benefit. Me as goverment servant (teacher) i paid 0.. if anyone got into car accident or injured just call the ambulance and they treat u first.. instead of asking about insurance or any money... Way to go KKM

@RetireandGo

21 күн бұрын

Yes true It is a good system :-)

I'm US citizen by birth and only 6 month in the States as a baby, been in Malaysia most of my time. For me the price in Malaysia especially food has increase but for people of the west it's cheap and very affordable.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Good points I will make Malaysia part of every year

@Truthseeker371

28 күн бұрын

Because of the higher income, the cost of living gets naturally higher. These foreign retirees find it too expensive to live in their home country. That's why they move to countries the cost of living is cheaper. On the other hand, they push up the local prices in a long run. That's how things work in the world around us.

@saufi2514

18 күн бұрын

Also human traficking monister sivakumar brought in 1 million poor bangladesh. Now june 30 thousand poor workers pleading to be let in. Also 1 million chinese and indian tourists until may 2024! All these tourists and poor workers will compete for rice and chickens as they need to eat too. So food price góng to go up further. Not enough rice but gov being more humans..shame.

I bailed out of Seattle 28 years ago now on MM2H living the good life! Tons of money and laying back chilling! Own my own luxury condo cash

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

This is awesome! I love to read this

I'm older than you and I have realized that I should not be driving much longer. It's good to hear somebody else talk about the benefits of not having to own a car.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Good point For me it was traffic and money

If you are an expatriate living within MYR5,000.00 per month, residing in a smaller town, let's say Taiping, for example, you'll be living comfortably. If you live in the east coast region, the living cost is significantly lower but with access to generally good living facilities.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I appreciate this information

You have one of the best channel like this! I have a permanent injury from work 25 years ago in Australia.I will never drive again because I have a traumatic brain injury. Australia like most western first world countries has gone down. The cost is just ridiculous. Also many people are just not happy and stressed out. You give me so many great ideas and make things possible for anyone. Looking forward to keep watching.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much I appreciate this feedback God bless

I feel the same about the west, I guess that's why when I travel to south east Asia I see lots of retired or pensioner's living there. I can't blame them, so one day I'll join them

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I understand I think it’s a good retirement plan Earn in the west Retire in the east

Had a few friends who worked 40 years at their job. To retire, finally, and then pass away a year or two later. Not this guy. I am out to Laos very soon.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Oh yes, I saw this in the military as well We have to cherish and enjoy our years of life

This is one of the most valuable channels I recently found on KZread. Please keep going and make great videos with great content. I'm 57 Years old, living in Germany and in 3 years I'll retire and I'm planing to retire during Winter time in South east Asia. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you make money with your channel. It's really good what you're doing.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I’m am very happy to inspire you !

I attended colleges in the US in the 80’s and life was good back then even with our USD260 per month living allowances. We could afford to enjoy life as good as normal Americans - buying foods, sports, travel, etc. I guess it’s not the same anymore. It was a dream place to go and live. From what I can observe, overall quality of life is decaying in the US now.

@RetireandGo

23 күн бұрын

Yes this is true

Malaysia is a wonderful.place blessed with wonderful people and land...as expat diversity is huge and tolerance is on anothet level.wish we as expat that spend how lives here can get PR...may Allah help us inshallah ameen

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Good point We all need to be kind and treat each other well

Good to hear you out. Man of reality. At the moment, Malaysia is good choice to live out your reality, being able to live out your life the way you want, healthily and happy. Earn abroad and spend wisely where it is real. Your life is all about you to begin with.👍

@RetireandGo

10 күн бұрын

Malaysia has been a peaceful stop for me :-)

Aloha ! 💛KL is a great city. You have a much better life now, so many grand and gorgeous places👍...if i could, i would leave my home and be a travel nomad as you do. But i can`t until now, at least i have two month holiday every year, then i feel exactly what you say, i get more life quality and more for my money, and i feel free and happier. Good content, thanks for the nice walk, i love parks🍀😊🙏

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Thank you I am happy to visit and stay in Malaysia I’m planning a few trips here this year

I am the opposite of your position. I am a M'sian living in the US. Been here since 2016. I agree, housing cost is high here, my rent + utility for an under 600 sq ft 1-bedroom apartment is around $1.8k a month but I just got free healthcare due to my below average income last year. I'll still be returning to M'sia in a year or so, the crime rate is just too much and I live in a relatively "good/safe" area, about 1 mile from a Whole Foods market and several large grocery stores. The good thing about the US is the access good debt. If I play my cards right with this access, I won't need to work after a couple of years. Good luck with your travel!

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

You are doing great Thank you for this comment!

welcome to Malaysia. Malaysia is a harmonious country for foreign tourists who want to start investment or life in Malaysia. And Malaysia is a country that is close and easy to enter Singapore or Thailand by land. I hope you are happy living in Malaysia with various cultures. and various traditional Malaysian foods.🫰🥳🏞️🇲🇾

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Malaysia is wonderful I’m here about twice a year as I travel Asia

9:59 "My plan is..l'm out of here baby.." 🤣 Btw good food you're having there.. I like the sound of that crunchiness. Enjoy Malaysia from Kelantan.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Haha yes ! Oh yes great foods

You're right that it's "work till you drop" in America. Sad but true. It's great to see a better way to live demonstrated the way you do in your travels. Always enjoyable!

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Thank you I agree, I can’t just work forever We need to take some time for us as well

Thank you- next time, instead of a can of cola, try "teh halia" or ginger tea- if you don't want ginger milk tea (standard), just say, teh halia kosong- then it's just ginger tea- and always say, "kurang manis" for the less sugar variant, or tanpa gula (any drink)- if you want your drink, sugar free. Godspeed. I hope you enjoy every moment of your stay in KL 🌺

@RetireandGo

18 күн бұрын

Oh my that sounds delicious Thank you !

Fantastic vid, great insight, can't wait for the next one!

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

You are very kind thank you I’m happy you enjoyed it :-)

Amen brother. I agree with you 100%. Thanks for the insight.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Thank you Have a great week

Killin’ it bro…fantastic video, thank u

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much I’m really enjoying this Malaysia trip

More Americans need to see that retiring overseas is a wonderful option. The cost of living is so affordable. Food, healthcare, no car! I grew up in HI and moved to SF after UH. I go back to HI often as all my family are still there. My wife and I go to Malaysia a lot. I love it there. Go to the Philippines, a much easier visa, and being from HI, you'll be familiar with the culture there. Like Malaysia they all speak your language.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I agree Yes I do enjoy my trips to Malaysia And these morning walks

@solotraveller888

Ай бұрын

No,stay in Malaysia. There are already too many Americans in the Philippines..and they’re not paying rent. Re:Military bases.

So true, so true, every time i watch your videos brother i end up hungry, great work, PEACE!!!

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Oh that’s good ! Eat, enjoy, have a great day

Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Very impressive video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻glad you enjoyed your time in Malaysia 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾surely you wanted to stay here forever!!😀☺️

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I will return every year :-)

Another one spot on. I’m in the insurance industry and what is being charged is almost insane. Plus all the other daily expenses going up by more than 10% makes it tough. That’s just another reason why we are looking forward to retirement in SEA.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I’m very happy for you planning this change You will find a new adventure ahead

Great message. Thank you. Ninja Cat!!

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Yes! Haha Keep an eye on them cats !

Another great video! Very insightful. Hope you're having a good & joyful day in Kuala Lumpur! Life is too short to not take a chance. May you find contentment & peace wherever you go. Safe travels. Take good care.😊

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Thank you for these kind words of inspiration :-)

@JocelynJC1913

Ай бұрын

@@RetireandGo You're most welcome! Cheers!

🇲🇾🤝😃✌️🤲👍Selamat datang saudara,semoga saudara sihat selalu ameenn

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much ! Very kind !

Ipoh is way cheaper than KL and the best place for retirees. Rental for a fully furnished 4 bedroom house is from RM 1200 to 1500. Almost no jam unless it's peak hours-6.30am and 5.00pm.

@RetireandGo

12 күн бұрын

I appreciate this information! Thank you

Absolutely on point. Subscriber since you started. Working thru the process to make the move from the States to Thailand. Great country, amazing people. Hope to see you there.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

This is fantastic to read! I want the best for you Thailand sounds great !

@phillipjaric6518

Ай бұрын

Thailand is OK but I prefer Malaysia 90 days Social visa on arrival

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

@@phillipjaric6518 That is nice for sure

Singing to the Choir here Great video

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Outstanding :-) I’m going to sing this: have a wonderful day !

Thks. I was born in sabah malaysia and am retired in toronto canada. You are so correct to the fact that in the west the cost is the main reason retirees might have to relocate to low cost high quality country.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Yes It saved my retirement :-)

It thrills me to see another of your videos hit my in box. I'm with you, get out with whatever you can salvage while you're well enough to travel independently. It's the travelling lone that bothers me. Do you travel with a partner, enjoy casual liaisons or are you just happy with your own company and don't feel lonely and isolated while away from the States.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Hey, grab a friend and go Try Thailand first Lots of nice places for couples

Be kind to us and our local cultures.. We will take care of you.. We speak english almost everywhere

@RetireandGo

29 күн бұрын

Thank you Have a great day

Another very strong Vlog from you... and you are right. I aim to retire and go within 3 years when I am close to 60.... I recently sold a property that I now rent back at $2390 AUD per month for an ultra modern townhouse... nearly blew me away. I pay around $1000 for my car a month and again a very nice car however that is before running costs etc. I am fortunate to be on my own these days and cannot wait for the next 3 years to close out... In the meantime I have regular trips when I can across SEA. I am lucky to be in a position to retire soon, many cannot or are less fortunate. Love your work and " Live the life you love."

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

You have a good plan in action Wow yes that’s good rent !

And, for all the reasons ( and a few more ) you did mention, I am retiring early, leaving NYC and planning slow travel , primary in South East Asia , and then South/East Europe , plus Georgia , and maybe south/ central america. Great video as usual.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Oh this is fantastic A fun slow travel retirement sounds perfect for you You deserve it

@SN-tv9eb

Ай бұрын

Good plan. I am envious

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

@@SN-tv9eb the world is waiting for you :-) Go say hello

I figure I would need 30k per year to pay for medical, property, and car insurance currently if I did not work and stayed in the US. This does not count any other living expenses. And I make nice money, but after a variety of deductions, I barely get half of my pay. And if I stayed here, I'd also probably be alone for the rest of my life. The whole thing is a waste of one's life. I plan to put the house up for sale next spring and GTFO.

@aldeiceci818

Ай бұрын

Yes..At my end I’m retired and I have 42k expenses just in rent and car expenses..Am I crazy

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I support your plan 100 percent! Get out and go enjoy your life You deserve it

@charlesmcdonald8654

Ай бұрын

same here. Our property taxes have gone crazy. I am in Washington State. There is not one tax the Gov doesnt love. Between the crime, homeless and high cost of living, we are out. Heading to Laos, my wifes home country. Looking for peace and relaxation and a low cost of living. Tired of being taxed to death. I just noticed on my garbage bill, I get taxed on that. Taxing your garbage. Come on, enough is enough.

@AbackAbo

Ай бұрын

GET OUT QUICKLY THE STATE 🇺🇸 BEFORE YOU GO POOR AND BROKE

@keangwooichoo6138

Ай бұрын

Same as being in malaysia but we use Ringgit not usd

Thank you for sharing much appreciated. We will be going to Thailand in November. Looking forward to that at the same time. Nervous love all your video. Keep posted. We will keep watching and stay safe.😘

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I’m excited for you and your travels!

@fauzanriez9472

Ай бұрын

Malaysia is accessible from Thailand either by air (90 minutes flight), by car or bus if you love to be adventurous or rail (check out the sleeper train). 90 days free visa for visitors of many countries.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

@@fauzanriez9472 the sleeper train sounds interesting!

The ninja cat with a vicious look😂. Good video my brother 🙏

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Haha yes I love them Cats

I have a property back in the US that I go back to check up on. When I go back, as soon as my toes touch US soil, my cost per day is about $250-$300/day....in Europe, we're doing it for about $100-$200/ day....but when we're in Southeast Asia, specifically Da Nang, Vietnam, our family of 3 live and enjoy for about $80/ day. It's a huge difference so we geoarbitrage 6 to 9 months, (sometimes 11 months) out of the year.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I can totally relate to this This is me going to the US for the holidays ! Ugh …

V. good presentation of the reasoning behind your choice to leave. On youtube you can find many others from the West have made that same decision @ at least researching the idea. We welcome all of you good people.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

It’s good to look into alternatives Asia works !

good luck 👍 cheers 🍻. from australia 🇦🇺

@RetireandGo

29 күн бұрын

Good luck to you ! I want to visit Australia someday

I'm so glad u r enjoying Msia, my country! Come down to Seremban, PD & Malacca, your cost would be cut to 1/2 plus minus all the traffic & noice pollutions, not to mention it's a lot greener, where we've waterfalls, beaches & more! 😆

@RetireandGo

14 күн бұрын

Yes for sure !

So true abt insurance, there is no oversight and it’s rigged to not pay when it’s truly needed.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Yes that’s the way I see it It’s a broken system

Lovely park, need to go there !! i don't blame you, & i agree what you have said, UK same, work till you drop, etc etc. etc. not healthy, & stressful, yes we've done something similar, reason's similar, came out here last year to Beautiful Malaysia, enjoyed the video, goodluck on your retirement journey, will keep tuning in.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

You will enjoy this park :-) Yes true , we can’t just work forever We deserve retirement at some point

you did the right thing!! 100%

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I agree It’s the way to go

Most interesting observations.

@RetireandGo

25 күн бұрын

I’m happy to bring these ideas to you for consideration

I actually hate the idea of owning a car now. It use to be something that seemed like you had to have…..no where I lived was walkable. Now I focus on living in places that are walkable with good public transport. I love that you pointed that out.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I agree with you I sold my last car I don’t see owning another Have a great day sir !

wow this should be viral. So damn TRUE!!!

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Thank you I hope it inspires you to be happy and make positive changes in life :-)

Great observations and advice. Another thing I can't afford in the USA is drama. haha

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I agree completely!

Thank you for choosing Malaysia

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

You are most welcome! Have a great day

Close to Perdana Botanical Garden is the Taman Tugu. You should visit it someday.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Oh yes I love perdana :-)

Iam malaysia people,welcome to malaysia ❤❤❤❤❤

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Very kind of you I really enjoy Malaysia. :-)

Welcome to Malaysia.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much ! I love visiting Kuala Lumpur

Maholo’s for another great video Brother!!

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

A big aloha to you !

Agreed with housing and car as it is so expensive in Toronto, Canada. Helps a lot if you have paid off the mortgage for a detached house in Toronto (approx: $1.4 Mil (CAD)). Fortunately in Canada, we are covered for health care as the provincial goverment covers most of our health care as well as our companies where we work. -- cover our drugs, dental, massage, etc.. If the company does not cover dental, there is a means tested coverage from the Canadian govt -free- for a canadian family that earns less than $90K (CAD) in YR 2024. Not bad for health care in Canada. Great points for Americans and Canadians. Thank you.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Oh yes Hawaii and Canada are both very expensive housing markets I had to get away

I’ll be moving to Sarawak at the end of this year! I will not be able to enjoy my retirement in US. I was in Kuching in March getting my Visa application in. The SMM2H is way more reasonable since Peninsular Malaysia is not. Malaysia, here I come! 😊

@RetireandGo

19 күн бұрын

Good for you Low cost retirement! You deserve it

@yongikton8258

15 күн бұрын

KL life expenses fr us Msian is still expensive as compared to living in Kuching the capital of Sarawak( East Msia- in Borneo isĺand) Life is at a slower pace with more multi cultures as we have many indigenous natives here .

I'm Malaysian. Great 😃👍 video. The Ninja cat 😺😺 was a hilarious title 😅😅😅😅😅

@RetireandGo

18 күн бұрын

Thank you and have a great weekend

It’s interesting seeing how you plate your rice, with rice as a side dish rather than the main

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Oh ! Interesting observation!

This is scary for anyone who is getting close to retirement. I have thought about what to do when I retire and I see so many people working here in the US well into their seventies and eighties. Especially people who live in big cities and interesting places.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I understand completely I was nervous about how to afford retirement This travel saved me

Every year my auto insurance costs went up - skyrocketed in fact. Every year my auto license and registration costs went up. Every year my employer insurance costs went up so much that roughly half of the last 5 years. I opted to have no insurance to save the thousands that the coverage would have cost. I was *fortunate* not to have a bad illness during those 5 years. However, I had hernia surgery a couple years before that - also w/o insurance. I paid cash and negotiated many costs, but it still set me back over 6 grand. I was able to pay 1,200 usd for one service where they told me simply, "If you had insurance, we would bill them 20,000, they would take half a year and knock it down to 3,000 - and you would probably be on the hook for 2,000 of that 3,000 via a deductible." They preferred 1,200 cash in hand up front, rather than to wait for the insurance company to drag their feet on any payment. Nothing in The States was getting less expensive, nor will it get less expensive ever again. It's RIDONKULOUS! America is dying, and it is happening really fast.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Oh my That surgery bill That is painful to have to pay I wish I knew the answer I can only say, let’s get the majority or healthcare done in the lower cost Asian countries I appreciate this comment, thank you

You have made a wise decision: travelling while you are still healthy and capable. Enjoy your life!🎉

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Thank you I agree These are the active years

The usual great video.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much I appreciate this feedback

Welcome to my beautiful country..enjoy your stay

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Thank you for this kindness

@myanimalkingdom5526

Ай бұрын

Most welcome

Following you soon!

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Nice :-) The world awaits you I’m excited for you !

Spot on geographic arbitrage is the solution. Another great video.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Yes true It saved my retirement :-)

My two ideas for a nice retirement area are the Albanian Riviera or Dalat Vietnam. Both have cool climates not hot and humid every day of the year like Thailand or the Philippines and no strict visa requirements. An American citizen can spend an entire year in Albania with just your U.S. passport upon arrival.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I need to look into this Albania might be fun for 2025

@mafarnsims1563

Ай бұрын

How many days do you get for a tourist visa in Vietnam?

@Resmith18SR

Ай бұрын

@@mafarnsims1563 Im not sure but it's either 30 or 90 days but you can easily just cross the border into Laos or Cambodia and keep renewing it indefinitely.

Everything you just said is 100% true, and it’s getting worse, I’m watching this video as I’m unpacking a small bag of groceries I just paid $2.36 for one organic tomato 🤦🏻 one!!!!!

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Oh my I understand My food costs in my home state of Hawaii was outrageous I learned to cook big meals that would last us several days to save money

@imanmanimanman7667

Ай бұрын

😮😮😮

The great part about doing short term visa in Vietnam is I don't believe they have requirements for a certain income or health insurance unlike Thailand.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Hmm this is good information thank you

i appreciate this video. im 31 F in los angeles and i feel every day im priced out of this country. its good to hear u have the same feelings on accommodations some times i feel like im "giving up" or should "try harder" to afford a 1,800 a month... its legitimately not worth it and considering u gotta sing a contract and if u dont pay you SOL for ever on you rental history? tf outta here

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I hear ya So expensive now There are remote jobs now and great jobs overseas I say try them out through your thirties You are young healthy Travel and work

@singleplayergamerr

Ай бұрын

@@RetireandGo ok thank you your a mentor

Danang Vietnam. Thanks!

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Nice! Enjoy And great food there too

Smart move on getting out of there when the kid appeared. You can never be too careful. Imagine what it would look like if you were giving her a candy. No carrying and handing out candies should be in every travellers checklist😂

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I agree I’m careful not to interact with the young vendors

Thumbs up 👍 Chris

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! have a great week!

its so funny when u say these 3 points cuz its like so surprising but then its like not surprising lmfao great video

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I understand haha :-) Have a great week

My cost in malaysia is about 1500 ringgit per month per person. The most it is 2k ringgit. So it is about the same as you if you live in usa (1 to 1). Sometimes i do skip lunch.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I like a light lunch as well as I’m roaming Malaysia :-)

Damn, that’s real talk.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Heck yes! The best year ahead ! Let’s go !

Ya here in Tucson was reasonable 20 years ago now California moving in making it not good anymore," luckily I have VA taking care of me but will make the exodus soon😅

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I understand Globally changing demographics will affect heath are I hope AI will provide a buffer

Welcome To the club. More and More Americans opened up and woke up past 3 years and moved across the borders in big numbers.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I agree I was late to the game haha

Love malaysia I was in a ups store yesterday in miami to mail some packages I asked how much for a po box The smallest was 360 dollars a year INSANE

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I know, crazy I just use a families home address Nothing gets mailed anymore haha

Great video and honest thoughts. All makes sense. Please kindly let us know what insurance company and plan you are using. Many thanks!

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Find the right one for you Google top five travel insurance companies in Asia Most around $100 a month for great coverage

Good video

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Have a great week

Glad you like retiring in Malaysia, hope the weather doesnt get you down looking at your profusely sweating throughout the video

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Oh yes it’s hot true haha

@Octopus1965

Ай бұрын

@@RetireandGo I've lived here 58 years and still never get used to it, ever

Very good info

@RetireandGo

28 күн бұрын

Thank you I appreciate this

I'd like to learn more about how you find reasonably priced accomodation in each of the countries you visit. Do you book them ahead of your arrival, or do you look for places on arrival? Perhaps do a video just on this topic as I'm sure there's a lot to cover.

@brucesnyder690

Ай бұрын

I use Agoda. Price, location, reviews. Also check the KZread videos for where you're visiting.

@charlesmcdonald8654

Ай бұрын

I can tell you , traveling in Laos, it is easy to find accommodations for anywhere from $7/night to $50/night. No need to plan ahead. Usual vacancies are easy to find.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Great question I book about a month ahead so I can prepare for visa application apps and stuff I usually book flight abs three days hotel I’ll check out the hotel in person then decide to stay or search on foot further another one haha

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

@@brucesnyder690 nice !

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

@@charlesmcdonald8654 great prices !

This one! Is blowing up! 😳 wow!

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I’m amazed! I work on thumbnails haha … this one is like me and the word Malaysia haha You can not figure out what will get the algorithm attention :-)

GOOD MOVE 👍

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Thank you Have a wonderful week

Hey bud. I noticed you drink regular soda. Please keep tabs on your A1C level and your daily blood sugar as you get older. If they go up please consider going Keto and eliminating the sugars and carbs. Love your channel.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Only Coke Zero or Diet Coke for me :-) I agree with you !

@charlesmcdonald8654

Ай бұрын

pro bike riders love their 8 oz. cans of Coke. A little soda in small amounts can give you enough calories and that carbonation we crave when doing exercise, not too harm anything,. JMHO

@josephschickler5192

Ай бұрын

​@@RetireandGo I am still searching for the elusive DIET PEPSI in south east asia. Have you had any luck?

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

@@josephschickler5192 oh good point I only see the Pepsi one or something The black can

What app do you use for your Visa.? Interesting.. I didnt know they had an app for that. Great info here. Thanks for providing this important information. Anything to make traveling in foreign countries easier is golden information. Cheers.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

It seems like each country has a customs app these days haha Have you noticed this too ?

@charlesmcdonald8654

Ай бұрын

@@RetireandGo YOU are doing much more traveling than we will be doing. Pretty much going to Laos, and may venture out from there, a little bit. I found Chris Barth, Ex Pat services in Laos. It looks like we will be able to secure a 12 month Visa. Cheers Mate, Happy and Prosperous Travels.

There is a florida native here. His name is andrew taylor. He has a channel like you. He has to live with 2k usd in usa. He could not afford it. So he moved here 9 years ago.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Interesting! I’ve can see the draw for sure Goood healthy low cost living

Retired expat from the US living jn Thailand six years. Everythjng great here. Prices low, no inflation. Wifes house is paid off. We have two cars. An old Suzuki Truck and 2021 Toyota. Both run great. Cars not too expensive here. Insurance reasonable. My health insurance here $2100/year. Haventt missed the US for a moment.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I appreciate this information! Very nice Some good home prices in Thailand!

@brucesnyder690

Ай бұрын

@RetireandGo Foreigners can't own homes in Tland, only condos. There's a way do it using a corporarion,but tricky.

@Darkside.315

Ай бұрын

Malaysia is better, you could buy condo or land housing under your own name. There's a program called The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Program. MM2H program is a residency scheme allowing foreigners to live in Malaysia on a long-term visa.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

@@Darkside.315 this is great information thank you !

@brucesnyder690

Ай бұрын

@@Darkside.315 nah, I'll take Tland any day. People much friendlier.

Good Morning!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

A warm good morning to you as well :-)

Hello uncle,,first time found this chanel..have a nice day in malaysia..oh ya,,are u alone or with somebody in mlysia..by the way,enjoy happy in mlysia and thanks for visiting mlysia..

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Very kind of you Thank you and have a great week

Great Video! You have touched 3 significant reasons that many people are facing in the west. I am curious how do you do your income taxes from your savings and other assets held in your country while you are living abroad?

@RetireandGo

27 күн бұрын

Great question On a visitor visa you are safe On an extended visa not so safe, you are subject to laws if you stay over tourist time limits Each country is different but no long visa for me

"That's not gonna work baby. My plan is to go somewhere else". Hahaha you're so funny.

@RetireandGo

28 күн бұрын

Haha thank you :-) Have a great week

Hello there. You may want to try a medical check up in one of the many private hospitals, should you want to experience the healthcare system and the prices (unlikely affordable to the locals unless they are covered by insurance). You can't visit government hospitals though because those are for locals (chargeable only RM1 per person per visit including medicines) and they are supercrowded at almost all time.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Good point ! I may walk into some clinics as well and check some prices

@fauzanriez9472

Ай бұрын

@@RetireandGo are you still here? Should you plan to visit melaka, I am more than happy to take you around. Its about 2 hours drive from KL, plenty of bus services (several trips per hour) and the ticket price is less than RM15 (USD4?). Melaka is about 800 years old where else KL is around 200-250 years only.

@iamurmakteh

Ай бұрын

A foreigner can still use the government hospital n the costs will be way less than a private hospital.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

@@fauzanriez9472 interesting , Melaka I need to research this more !

Not sure if some of the commentors are getting the full message behind your videos sometimes. Some are though...that's good. First, it is a big leap to go from relative security of staying put, in a social and financial sense. You had a dream grounded in travel experience, took a lay of the land and expenses, formulated an exit strategy (savings, asset sales, investments) and you knew the risks and did it anyway. What many of us out here watching you are thinking is "How much do I need to save / have in my 401k or equity in my house ...in order to liquidate, be in cash (investments)....and then make the move?

@RetireandGo

25 күн бұрын

It’s a good point you make I saw these things : 1. I was working in pain from military injuries and I needed to retire early 2. AI was decimating the IT field so I had to act fast 3. I saw the West declining into insanity and chaos and I wanted out The answer was sell everything, invest it, get out That’s just what I did haha

Surely U also get a free sauna here. As long u keep walking not a less 2 minutes 😅 But yeah.. Many choosing Malaysia as a "transit" Coz of its geographical. Its middle of 3 hotspots tourists choice. Indonesia, thai and Singapore.

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Good point! It’s location is perfect for the places I want to live

For living quiet and very affordable living. Ipoh, Perak is better than KL, Penang, Johor. Delicious affordable food. Housing very affordable rental or purchase. It's crazy happy and peaceful town with everything affordable

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

Hmm interesting! I’m going to try Penang later this year

@justrk3980

Ай бұрын

But Ipoh tourist spot scattered around the city and not within walking distance..i believe westerners wouldn't opted for Ipoh..they rather choose KL and Penang

@theanhoe72

Ай бұрын

You'll need a car in Ipoh though. But since it's a small city, fuel & parking cost is relatively low.

@klloo5689

21 күн бұрын

Singles can opt to use a motorcycle

@RetireandGo

21 күн бұрын

@@klloo5689 a big BMW would be fun I’m too nervous though haha I would love it

Well said!! Canada has become the same way. Very unafordable. I worked just to pay bills. That's why Im leaving and relocating to Pattaya 😁

@RetireandGo

Ай бұрын

I totally understand I’m excited for you! This year?

@Tommytorque69

Ай бұрын

@@RetireandGo Yes, as soon as I sell my home 🙂 We'll go for dinner once Im settled