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

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  • @johnsmith9246
    @johnsmith9246Ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    Ай бұрын

    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 :-)

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo61389 ай бұрын

    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

    @kcc66

    9 ай бұрын

    true

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes true I see good hospitals dental and clinics here

  • @kimmie5861

    @kimmie5861

    7 ай бұрын

    Thailand is cheaper. They have very good cardio doctors.

  • @tashieenclonar5562

    @tashieenclonar5562

    4 ай бұрын

    Which is cheaper kuala lumpur or Bangkok

  • @keangwooichoo6138

    @keangwooichoo6138

    4 ай бұрын

    @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.

  • @amrimd73
    @amrimd739 ай бұрын

    Your video is peaceful & educational

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @samkeino6810
    @samkeino6810Ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you This feedback is important to me

  • @georgeschahoud7160
    @georgeschahoud71606 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot for this wonderful video

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    6 ай бұрын

    You are most welcome I hope your weekend is going well

  • @zthde
    @zthde2 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @karengong8309
    @karengong83099 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    This sounds great! I would do that for sure

  • @paulburton3666

    @paulburton3666

    5 ай бұрын

    Suggestions for condo complexes and best areas of KL?

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @imanmanimanman7667

    @imanmanimanman7667

    Ай бұрын

    Condo in KL 😮😮😮

  • @twinflowerfioretta
    @twinflowerfioretta9 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @MohammedIrfan-wc3zm
    @MohammedIrfan-wc3zm5 ай бұрын

    Good stuff and good times buddy! Enjoy!

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    5 ай бұрын

    All the best to you Have a good weekend

  • @realpropertymangement7640
    @realpropertymangement76409 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @kintho1
    @kintho17 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @DanielFernandez-jv7jx
    @DanielFernandez-jv7jx7 күн бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    7 күн бұрын

    Yes I need to do more on healthcare true

  • @samraj3179
    @samraj31799 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @suzykalai
    @suzykalai7 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    7 ай бұрын

    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

  • @andes1784
    @andes17843 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

    Sounds good! I’m heading there this year again

  • @jasonmitchell432
    @jasonmitchell4324 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @zemehretweldemariamandehai6697
    @zemehretweldemariamandehai66973 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes true Enjoy Japan and Vietnam!

  • @hjsayuti7966
    @hjsayuti7966Ай бұрын

    good info on comparing between those two places

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you Have a great week !

  • @nadzienka696
    @nadzienka6963 ай бұрын

    Great information!

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much I hope you have a good day

  • @glenmore100
    @glenmore1004 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    4 ай бұрын

    That’s great ! You will really enjoy Malaysia!

  • @aRVeesBlog
    @aRVeesBlog9 ай бұрын

    wow very helpful content friend

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @JOHNHSMITH2
    @JOHNHSMITH29 ай бұрын

    Listening and liking

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    I’m very thankful sir Have a wonderful week

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi9 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @Yasin_Affandi

    @Yasin_Affandi

    9 ай бұрын

    @@RetireandGo Incredible. 😀

  • @CourageToVoyage
    @CourageToVoyage9 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @James-fj3bg
    @James-fj3bg3 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

    I’m heading back there this year I love Malaysia

  • @vrod1a
    @vrod1a7 ай бұрын

    Very nicely explained 👍

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Are you considering retirement in Asia ?

  • @vrod1a

    @vrod1a

    7 ай бұрын

    @@RetireandGo Not decided yet,

  • @pg618
    @pg6189 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @wandasanchez551
    @wandasanchez5517 ай бұрын

    Keeping i on my radar.

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @1kkkei
    @1kkkei3 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

    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

  • @h30202
    @h302029 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    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

  • @syedidrus90
    @syedidrus909 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @ChristopheUSA888
    @ChristopheUSA8889 ай бұрын

    Thanks 🙏

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    You are most welcome :-)

  • @gosikh
    @gosikh4 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

    You are correct! I agree

  • @keepingitsimple88
    @keepingitsimple889 ай бұрын

    good video

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much Have a good week

  • @jannieabdullah7837
    @jannieabdullah78379 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    I want to visit Penang next trip to Malaysia

  • @garyzies3486

    @garyzies3486

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @vwchan841
    @vwchan8419 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    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

  • @shunwilliams6180
    @shunwilliams61808 ай бұрын

    OMG amazing ❤❤❤

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @shunwilliams6180

    @shunwilliams6180

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @Tube152525
    @Tube1525259 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @Tube152525

    @Tube152525

    9 ай бұрын

    @@RetireandGo , wonderful Chris

  • @Chris-dw6cu

    @Chris-dw6cu

    28 күн бұрын

    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

  • @fajarh979
    @fajarh9799 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @jakemir558

    6 ай бұрын

    😅😅😅

  • @ngkimngin5994
    @ngkimngin59944 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @user-et3gq8wk6d
    @user-et3gq8wk6d4 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @xiaomashitu
    @xiaomashitu5 ай бұрын

    Welcome Retire in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia =)

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much I hope to return next year again

  • @walaaa4779
    @walaaa4779Ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    Ай бұрын

    I agree about the shoes So important

  • @marvbordello6047
    @marvbordello604721 күн бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    21 күн бұрын

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

  • @marvbordello6047

    @marvbordello6047

    21 күн бұрын

    @@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 :)

  • @johchadow
    @johchadowАй бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    Ай бұрын

    True Hawaii is pricey I can’t retire there

  • @MsOceanstar
    @MsOceanstar2 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    2 ай бұрын

    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 !

  • @mingchan6300
    @mingchan63005 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    5 ай бұрын

    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

  • @gosikh
    @gosikh4 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @user-xh6eu4bd9c
    @user-xh6eu4bd9c6 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @shelluqskitchen5577
    @shelluqskitchen55779 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    Haha true good point

  • @lindadorman2869
    @lindadorman28699 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    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

  • @ronlombok1677

    @ronlombok1677

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @jianxiong69
    @jianxiong694 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    4 ай бұрын

    Search bird park in KL Several parks together

  • @angiegan4703
    @angiegan47038 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @angiegan4703

    @angiegan4703

    8 ай бұрын

    @@RetireandGoThat would be the ideal way

  • @robertburns2223
    @robertburns22238 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    8 ай бұрын

    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

  • @rosliromasarms2111
    @rosliromasarms21118 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo61389 ай бұрын

    Your costing is very accurate

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @Monty_NSW
    @Monty_NSW4 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @Monty_NSW

    @Monty_NSW

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @williamwendling944
    @williamwendling9449 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @angiegan4703
    @angiegan47038 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    8 ай бұрын

    Those amenities would be awesome for sure

  • @lindadorman2869
    @lindadorman28699 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @garyzies3486

    @garyzies3486

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo61389 ай бұрын

    Good morning mr GI Joe (retired)

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    Haha :-) Good morning to you as well

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo61389 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @vincentchin88
    @vincentchin888 ай бұрын

    Your ending dinner, can you see if they have Guinness or Marmite ribs. Try that.

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    8 ай бұрын

    Oh my that sounds good for sure I would love some beer marinated ribs like that

  • @vincentchin88

    @vincentchin88

    8 ай бұрын

    @@RetireandGo Usually they use a can of Guinness stout for it. Do you also go to PJ suburbs to stay?

  • @TheLucianoLeggio
    @TheLucianoLeggio9 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this information!

  • @walterbesio9615
    @walterbesio96152 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    2 ай бұрын

    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 :-)

  • @louis20122
    @louis201229 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @luckyguy71
    @luckyguy714 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

    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

    @Chris-dw6cu

    28 күн бұрын

    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

  • @MehmetDeveci09
    @MehmetDeveci099 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    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

  • @positivelyserena
    @positivelyserena5 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you ! I am trying to stay healthy

  • @rebeccatan8
    @rebeccatan83 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s hot yes haha But I’m from Hawaii

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo61389 ай бұрын

    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

    @Photojouralist123

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @keangwooichoo6138

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @keangwooichoo6138

    @keangwooichoo6138

    9 ай бұрын

    @@Photojouralist123 mm2h sarawak has lower requirement

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @keangwooichoo6138

    @keangwooichoo6138

    9 ай бұрын

    @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.

  • @hpham2101
    @hpham21013 ай бұрын

    Great video! Which park were you walking in?

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

    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
    @hamsahealinghands54233 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @magdalenechoy9126
    @magdalenechoy91266 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    6 ай бұрын

    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

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo61389 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    Tailing , interesting I need to visit so many more locations

  • @Tube152525

    @Tube152525

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    @@Tube152525 I want to visit Penang

  • @Chris-dw6cu

    @Chris-dw6cu

    28 күн бұрын

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

  • @paulbabu7085
    @paulbabu70859 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @domanisarapeggio
    @domanisarapeggio3 ай бұрын

    Gonna work hard so I can do the same bro!

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

    Excellent The works awaits you Keep us updated

  • @Ah-Daehanminkook
    @Ah-Daehanminkook3 ай бұрын

    You are so handsome and look young.

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo61389 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @keangwooichoo6138

    @keangwooichoo6138

    9 ай бұрын

    @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.

  • @Abelieverintruth
    @Abelieverintruth6 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @adnanothman3575

    @adnanothman3575

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @nedimyra
    @nedimyraАй бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    Ай бұрын

    Oh yes I have no problem at all

  • @triciagiustra9911
    @triciagiustra99113 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

    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

    @triciagiustra9911

    3 ай бұрын

    @@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!

  • @cheryls832
    @cheryls8329 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @fuadarif4056
    @fuadarif40564 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @monsoongirlnyc
    @monsoongirlnyc3 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @youtubetebie7799
    @youtubetebie77999 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @youtubetebie7799

    @youtubetebie7799

    9 ай бұрын

    @@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

    @zazelskycrest2525

    8 ай бұрын

    @@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

  • @CW-ez7mn
    @CW-ez7mn3 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @DiamondMind949
    @DiamondMind9497 ай бұрын

    If I wanted to go from KLCC to for example, the opposite side of the peninsula to visit some beaches, would I be able to do that on public transportation alone?

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    7 ай бұрын

    The rail service is first rate I need to explore the bus services more I also want to check out a few beaches What is your time frame on travel ?

  • @DiamondMind949

    @DiamondMind949

    7 ай бұрын

    @@RetireandGo Im moving to KL for work next week and will live there for about 2 years, I just wanted to get a grasp of how well connected public transportation is there. For example here in Korea, its really easy to go to the opposite end of the country and its fairly easy and cheap. I want to visit all the different parts of Malaysia but have no idea if I can do that through their buses and subways :)

  • @WorkingNomad368
    @WorkingNomad3684 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @pearlkearley3362
    @pearlkearley33628 ай бұрын

    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

    @RetireandGo

    8 ай бұрын

    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

  • @davidbeard6811
    @davidbeard68118 ай бұрын

    I would like to know more about the rural areas and the cost of living. Can one teach English?

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes English teaching is totally available Also online teaching Not just English but online college instructing There are opportunities in Thailand and Vietnam for English teaching

  • @pg618
    @pg6189 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your presentation I'm going to be there next month. From the airport will they let you take luggage onto the train or do I have to use a vehicle?

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    You can walk Please travel with backpack only You don’t need 75 percent of what we all pack when we travel Two interchangeable outfits and one shoes and go haha You walk from plane to train to KL Same building

  • @pg618

    @pg618

    9 ай бұрын

    @@RetireandGo I've troubled many years with just carry on but now in my old age I have some medical equipment. I'm just hoping they don't tell me you can't get on the train because that's how it is in Singapore.

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    @@pg618 this is a good point I bring the butt pad because of my nerve pain in my legs I know breathing machines can be very important as well I may need one myself

  • @zazelskycrest2525

    @zazelskycrest2525

    8 ай бұрын

    you can take luggage in train, no issue on that.

  • @agentbey
    @agentbey9 ай бұрын

    Are you paying via online with Agoda or one of those services?

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    I usually start with 3 days via a site then I negotiate in person Often cheaper in person

  • @redskysaturn75
    @redskysaturn753 ай бұрын

    Do make one one Johor Bahru.

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

    I’m not sure !

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

    This is a location? I’ll check in this I am returning to Malaysia this year

  • @redskysaturn75

    @redskysaturn75

    3 ай бұрын

    @@RetireandGo it's at the southern part just a bridge away from Singapore. I'm from Singapore, so hoping to live in johor this year end.

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    3 ай бұрын

    @@redskysaturn75 I love Singapore I will return again this year I would like to live there

  • @joankenreg
    @joankenreg6 ай бұрын

    Can you please let me know what types of visas are available for retirees

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    6 ай бұрын

    Malaysia is a great opportunity I use the on arrival though 90 days !

  • @alicehobbs2691
    @alicehobbs26912 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    2 ай бұрын

    Perdana botanical gardens Really nice

  • @tedewing5679
    @tedewing56795 ай бұрын

    How about the cost of apartments for permanent resident expats?

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    5 ай бұрын

    those are even cheaper. you can get great deals and look at areas outside the city

  • @getsmartpaul
    @getsmartpaul2 ай бұрын

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

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    2 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @keepingitsimple88
    @keepingitsimple889 ай бұрын

    Do you recommend getting a residency pass, or can you just border hop?

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    9 ай бұрын

    I recommend border fly after 90 days 30 if need be Depending on laws No need residency or long term visa It’s nice to see new things :-)

  • @keepingitsimple88

    @keepingitsimple88

    9 ай бұрын

    Are you able to just border hop by car/bus?@@RetireandGo

  • @gregoriopuro
    @gregoriopuro4 ай бұрын

    What's the name of that Park where you go for your morning walk ?

  • @RetireandGo

    @RetireandGo

    4 ай бұрын

    Bird park There is also deer park It’s park of a group of parks So much land ! Walk all morning

  • @bumihijau5670

    @bumihijau5670

    Ай бұрын

    This Perdana Botanical Garden aslo known as Lake Garden.

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