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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 🌺
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.
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.
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.
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
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🍀😊🙏
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.🫰🥳🏞️🇲🇾
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.
This is one of the most valuable channels I recently found on TH-cam. 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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.😊
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.😘
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.
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.
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."
Try visit us in Borneo if you have not yet. Sarawak and Sabah. You will be mesmerise the wonders of the Cities and Jungles. Going deep into the rural villages. Thanks for sharing and welcome to Malaysia. God Bless. ❤
@@RetireandGo Explor more to Sarawak and Sabah. If you love greenery and thick jungle. There’s no place like our mountains 🏔 and rivers. The life/lives of the native of Sarawak in the highland. Bit to share.
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.
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
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.
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.
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! 😊
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 .
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!!!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
Aloha. Nice to watching your video today. As always, very informative. Cam yiu tell me how long you can apply for tourist visa to stay in KL? You’re absolutely right about the cost of living in US after my friar time travel to Southeast Asia. I’m looking forward to explore more SE near future. Be honest with you, I will have a trip coming near future to Italy and I’m not feeling good about the cost that I will spend there for a week. 😂. I had a wonderful time in SE Asia for more than three weeks and not break the bank fiord sure. Good health. Aloha
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
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
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😂
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😅
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
ALOHA, what are some travel insurance options for slow travelers? Love your channel, will be in KL/Penang in July for at the least the 90 day Visa period😃
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
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
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..
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 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.
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.
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?
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
It's really hard trying to figure out where to retire. Thailand? Vietnam? Korea? Malaysia? Where would my dollar go further? I still have 8 years until I retire, but it's always good to think about the future.
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 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.
hi..i enjoy your insightful posts..your videos are well done..make sense..and are a great service to us travelers..can you give me recommendations for a hotel room/apt/condo….in that area where you are in this video..$12-$15/day..i am retired and going to se asia soon..probably landing in KL ..and staying for a month or two at least…thanks for your help…
Oh this is great you will enjoy Malaysia I stayed in three hotels in Kuala Lumpur on this trip All three will be reviewed with prices and video in My Malaysia videos All three were fine That’s a good price range for me
I live in the border with Mexico. Spend 50% of my time on the Mexican side. Do you think, in this situation, it’s a good idea to have one of the travelers insurance you mentioned in your previous videos?
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.
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
Great question I use an online broker Each month I still buy a share here or there to build the retirement And I use a vpn when I’m overseas to connect securely
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.
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
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.
Good points
I will make Malaysia part of every year
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.
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
This is awesome!
I love to read this
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.
Thank you so much
I appreciate this feedback
God bless
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.
Good point
For me it was traffic and money
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
I understand
I think it’s a good retirement plan
Earn in the west
Retire in the east
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 🌺
Oh my that sounds delicious
Thank you !
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.
I appreciate this information
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.
Oh yes, I saw this in the military as well
We have to cherish and enjoy our years of life
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.
I agree
Yes I do enjoy my trips to Malaysia
And these morning walks
No,stay in Malaysia. There are already too many Americans in the Philippines..and they’re not paying rent. Re:Military bases.
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
Good point
We all need to be kind and treat each other well
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🍀😊🙏
Thank you
I am happy to visit and stay in Malaysia
I’m planning a few trips here this year
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.🫰🥳🏞️🇲🇾
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.
Haha yes ! Oh yes great foods
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.
Yes this is true
This is one of the most valuable channels I recently found on TH-cam. 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.
I’m am very happy to inspire you !
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!
Thank you
I agree, I can’t just work forever
We need to take some time for us as well
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!
You are doing great
Thank you for this comment!
So true, so true, every time i watch your videos brother i end up hungry, great work, PEACE!!!
Oh that’s good !
Eat, enjoy, have a great day
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.
Yes..At my end I’m retired and I have 42k expenses just in rent and car expenses..Am I crazy
I support your plan 100 percent!
Get out and go enjoy your life
You deserve it
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.
GET OUT QUICKLY THE STATE 🇺🇸 BEFORE YOU GO POOR AND BROKE
Same as being in malaysia but we use Ringgit not usd
Killin’ it bro…fantastic video, thank u
Thank you so much
I’m really enjoying this Malaysia trip
Amen brother. I agree with you 100%. Thanks for the insight.
Thank you
Have a great week
Fantastic vid, great insight, can't wait for the next one!
You are very kind thank you
I’m happy you enjoyed it :-)
Be kind to us and our local cultures.. We will take care of you.. We speak english almost everywhere
Thank you
Have a great day
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.😊
Thank you for these kind words of inspiration :-)
@@RetireandGo You're most welcome! Cheers!
🇲🇾🤝😃✌️🤲👍Selamat datang saudara,semoga saudara sihat selalu ameenn
Thank you so much !
Very kind !
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.
I’m very happy for you planning this change
You will find a new adventure ahead
Great message. Thank you. Ninja Cat!!
Yes! Haha
Keep an eye on them cats !
I'm Malaysian. Great 😃👍 video. The Ninja cat 😺😺 was a hilarious title 😅😅😅😅😅
Thank you and have a great weekend
Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Very impressive video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻glad you enjoyed your time in Malaysia 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾surely you wanted to stay here forever!!😀☺️
I will return every year :-)
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.
This is fantastic to read!
I want the best for you
Thailand sounds great !
Thailand is OK but I prefer Malaysia 90 days Social visa on arrival
@@phillipjaric6518 That is nice for sure
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.
Yes
It saved my retirement
:-)
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.
I agree with you
I sold my last car
I don’t see owning another
Have a great day sir !
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.
Oh this is fantastic
A fun slow travel retirement sounds perfect for you
You deserve it
Good plan. I am envious
@@SN-tv9eb the world is waiting for you :-)
Go say hello
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.😘
I’m excited for you and your travels!
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.
@@fauzanriez9472 the sleeper train sounds interesting!
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.
I can totally relate to this
This is me going to the US for the holidays !
Ugh …
Singing to the Choir here
Great video
Outstanding :-)
I’m going to sing this: have a wonderful day !
The ninja cat with a vicious look😂. Good video my brother 🙏
Haha yes I love them
Cats
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."
You have a good plan in action
Wow yes that’s good rent !
good luck 👍 cheers 🍻. from australia 🇦🇺
Good luck to you ! I want to visit Australia someday
Try visit us in Borneo if you have not yet. Sarawak and Sabah. You will be mesmerise the wonders of the Cities and Jungles. Going deep into the rural villages. Thanks for sharing and welcome to Malaysia. God Bless. ❤
That’s a good idea
I have never been
@@RetireandGo Explor more to Sarawak and Sabah. If you love greenery and thick jungle. There’s no place like our mountains 🏔 and rivers. The life/lives of the native of Sarawak in the highland. Bit to share.
So true abt insurance, there is no oversight and it’s rigged to not pay when it’s truly needed.
Yes that’s the way I see it
It’s a broken system
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.
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
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.
Hey, grab a friend and go
Try Thailand first
Lots of nice places for couples
wow this should be viral. So damn TRUE!!!
Thank you
I hope it inspires you to be happy and make positive changes in life
:-)
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.
It’s good to look into alternatives
Asia works !
Most interesting observations.
I’m happy to bring these ideas to you for consideration
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
I know, crazy
I just use a families home address
Nothing gets mailed anymore haha
Maholo’s for another great video Brother!!
A big aloha to you !
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! 😊
Good for you
Low cost retirement!
You deserve it
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 .
Close to Perdana Botanical Garden is the Taman Tugu. You should visit it someday.
Oh yes I love perdana :-)
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!!!!!
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
😮😮😮
Welcome
To the club. More and More Americans opened up and woke up past 3 years and moved across the borders in big numbers.
I agree
I was late to the game haha
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.
You will enjoy this park :-)
Yes true , we can’t just work forever
We deserve retirement at some point
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.
I appreciate this information!
Very nice
Some good home prices in Thailand!
@RetireandGo Foreigners can't own homes in Tland, only condos. There's a way do it using a corporarion,but tricky.
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.
@@Darkside.315 this is great information thank you !
@@Darkside.315 nah, I'll take Tland any day. People much friendlier.
you did the right thing!! 100%
I agree
It’s the way to go
Great video and honest thoughts. All makes sense. Please kindly let us know what insurance company and plan you are using. Many thanks!
Find the right one for you
Google top five travel insurance companies in Asia
Most around $100 a month for great coverage
Great observations and advice. Another thing I can't afford in the USA is drama. haha
I agree completely!
Danang Vietnam. Thanks!
Nice!
Enjoy
And great food there too
You have made a wise decision: travelling while you are still healthy and capable. Enjoy your life!🎉
Thank you
I agree
These are the active years
Welcome to Malaysia.
Thank you so much !
I love visiting Kuala Lumpur
Thank you for choosing Malaysia
You are most welcome!
Have a great day
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.
Oh yes Hawaii and Canada are both very expensive housing markets
I had to get away
Iam malaysia people,welcome to malaysia ❤❤❤❤❤
Very kind of you
I really enjoy Malaysia. :-)
Following you soon!
Nice :-)
The world awaits you
I’m excited for you !
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.
I understand completely
I was nervous about how to afford retirement
This travel saved me
Welcome to my beautiful country..enjoy your stay
Thank you for this kindness
Most welcome
its so funny when u say these 3 points cuz its like so surprising but then its like not surprising lmfao
great video
I understand haha :-)
Have a great week
It’s interesting seeing how you plate your rice, with rice as a side dish rather than the main
Oh ! Interesting observation!
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.
I need to look into this
Albania might be fun for 2025
How many days do you get for a tourist visa in Vietnam?
@@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.
The usual great video.
Thank you so much
I appreciate this feedback
Aloha. Nice to watching your video today. As always, very informative. Cam yiu tell me how long you can apply for tourist visa to stay in KL? You’re absolutely right about the cost of living in US after my friar time travel to Southeast Asia. I’m looking forward to explore more SE near future. Be honest with you, I will have a trip coming near future to Italy and I’m not feeling good about the cost that I will spend there for a week. 😂. I had a wonderful time in SE Asia for more than three weeks and not break the bank fiord sure. Good health. Aloha
I understand
I went to Latin America early this year and it was too expensive for me
I left and flew to Asia
I understand
I went to Latin America early this year and it was too expensive for me
I left and flew to Asia
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
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
@@RetireandGo ok thank you your a mentor
Damn, that’s real talk.
Heck yes!
The best year ahead !
Let’s go !
Spot on geographic arbitrage is the solution. Another great video.
Yes true
It saved my retirement
:-)
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😂
I agree
I’m careful not to interact with the young vendors
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😅
I understand
Globally changing demographics will affect heath are
I hope AI will provide a buffer
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.
Hmm this is good information thank you
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.
I like a light lunch as well as I’m roaming Malaysia :-)
Thumbs up 👍 Chris
Thank you so much! have a great week!
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.
I use Agoda. Price, location, reviews. Also check the TH-cam videos for where you're visiting.
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.
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
@@brucesnyder690 nice !
@@charlesmcdonald8654 great prices !
Good video
Thank you so much
Have a great week
GOOD MOVE 👍
Thank you
Have a wonderful week
ALOHA, what are some travel insurance options for slow travelers? Love your channel, will be in KL/Penang in July for at the least the 90 day Visa period😃
I use a travel insurance company for $100 a month that covers all Asia
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
Hmm interesting!
I’m going to try Penang later this year
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
You'll need a car in Ipoh though. But since it's a small city, fuel & parking cost is relatively low.
Singles can opt to use a motorcycle
@@klloo5689 a big BMW would be fun
I’m too nervous though haha
I would love it
Very good info
Thank you
I appreciate this
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..
Very kind of you
Thank you and have a great week
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.
It seems like each country has a customs app these days haha
Have you noticed this too ?
@@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.
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.
Good point! It’s location is perfect for the places I want to live
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?
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
It's really hard trying to figure out where to retire. Thailand? Vietnam? Korea? Malaysia? Where would my dollar go further? I still have 8 years until I retire, but it's always good to think about the future.
I’m glad you are researching early
You will be prepared
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.
Good point !
I may walk into some clinics as well and check some prices
@@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.
A foreigner can still use the government hospital n the costs will be way less than a private hospital.
@@fauzanriez9472 interesting , Melaka
I need to research this more !
Good Morning!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
A warm good morning to you as well :-)
hi..i enjoy your insightful posts..your videos are well done..make sense..and are a great service to us travelers..can you give me recommendations for a hotel room/apt/condo….in that area where you are in this video..$12-$15/day..i am retired and going to se asia soon..probably landing in KL ..and staying for a month or two at least…thanks for your help…
Oh this is great you will enjoy Malaysia
I stayed in three hotels in Kuala Lumpur on this trip
All three will be reviewed with prices and video in
My Malaysia videos
All three were fine
That’s a good price range for me
I live in the border with Mexico. Spend 50% of my time on the Mexican side. Do you think, in this situation, it’s a good idea to have one of the travelers insurance you mentioned in your previous videos?
That’s several months
Ask your insurance if they cover in Mexico , maybe with a cheap rider plan
Otherwise yes, get travel insurance to be safe :-)
@@RetireandGo Thanks man!
Glad you like retiring in Malaysia, hope the weather doesnt get you down looking at your profusely sweating throughout the video
Oh yes it’s hot true haha
@@RetireandGo I've lived here 58 years and still never get used to it, ever
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.
Only Coke Zero or Diet Coke for me :-)
I agree with you !
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
@@RetireandGo I am still searching for the elusive DIET PEPSI in south east asia. Have you had any luck?
@@josephschickler5192 oh good point
I only see the Pepsi one or something
The black can
"Im outta here baby too"
Yes haha
Nice :-)
Always wonderful information right on point. On your investments did you go through a broker? Would love to see a video on this
Great question
I use an online broker
Each month I still buy a share here or there to build the retirement
And I use a vpn when I’m overseas to connect securely
@@RetireandGo Thank you! Please keep up the great work!