Thank you, Taylor, for sharing your monthly budget with us. I'm glad you don't deprive yourself of good food. I know it is costly, but the comfort and pleasure of eating out or buying the brands you enjoy is a quality of life issue. Also divide the amt on food by 30 days, then divide by 2 and that brings it to $18 per person/day which is excellent. This video was very enjoyable to watch. Have a fabulous weekend! P.S. love the orange accents 😊
Hi Taylor, great video with a few laugh out loud moments. I think it's the eye-roll you do😅 every now and then. Anyhow, super informative. I like your videos because you're authentic - quite different to other videos. Happy 70th Taylor and wish you another fun-filled 10, 20 years or more. Toby.
😊Taylor!!! 😂 😆 you make my husband & I laugh. 🤭 You have such a wonderful way you present yourself. Great video as always with great information and a fun way of telling it! Thank you for sharing all this. I think some people forget... you don't have to share this personal information yet you do. 🎉
Thanks for the update - very interesting! I have about the same income and trimmed a few expenses last year so I could save for a long vacation. You might want to do the same. For example, if you cut the food budget by just 15%, that would save nearly $2000/year.
Hi Andrew I was thinking about you a couple of days ago and this morning you popped up and its always great to hear from you on life in Kl have a great weekend
Your budget is quite high, especially for food, but I think this video is great from an honesty standpoint. So many "Expat Cost" videos go for best-case/lowest-cost scenarios and can leave some people wildly unprepared. This is probably realistic for many people who find they can't adjust to eating at hawker centers and living in a more local style in general. Keep up the good videos!
Thank you Taylor, for another very interesting video especially the issue of health insurance and medication. I have commented a couple of times on your channel how much I love KL and would have liked to have taken advantage of the MM2H requirements that you are currently under. Unfortunately, the new requirements are just too much for me, but now that you have mentioned the health cover limitations, I am less envious of your situation. In my home country, medical cover is completely free and medications are heavily subsidised, with most being around $7 Australian dollars. It looks like for me, the occasional visit to Malaysia whilst maintaining my existing circumstances seems the best compromise.
Great video! Your descriptions mention something about eyes problem, perhaps give Optrex eye wash a try? Or try Vidisic (lubricant for eyes) for dry eyes. They're easy and available at most Msian pharmacies.
I think you like more spacious for your house, where you are free to roam around with your beloved kitten. Neat, clean and nice decorative items. Thanks for your info about cost of living in Malaysia.
Thank you Taylor! I’ll be moving to Kuching before the end of the year, and all your info is very helpful! 😊 I love your condo and your new colors too.
Congratulations Andrew on 20k subscribers👏🏻✨ Thank you so much for the expenses breakdown for 2024. Btw, the orange color is lovely! We love watching your videos. Keep up the great work!! Sending lots of love your way😊
Really like your apartment and the touches of orange! Congratulations on reaching 20K. I'm glad that you established yourself in Malaysia when the MM2H program terms allowed for that.
Congrats on the 20K and you need to be a bigger channel. Have you thought about doing Tiktok for more exposure? I love your videos and how you break these prices down and it gives our family of 4 an idea of how expenses might be.
Taylor your background music is so tasteful, it's not even funny ! I very much enjoyed this video update. Is there any chance you may be giving us yet another MM2H Visa update ? This would be greatly appreciated. Sending you all my very best from Avondale, AZ.
Wonderful vedio. Orange with grey looks fantastic. Visited KL in 2019 and in love with the place since. Sir, you have encouraged me to move in to Kl from Pakistan. I actually set up a pvt ltd company in Labuan in 2020 and then Covid struck. Haven't been able to take a start since. You are lucky Mr Taylor.❤
Thank you for the help, the inspiration to make my own commitment, countdown 3 years until I I apply and on my way from the UK The touch of colour in your soft furnishings looks the part, I am also a great fan of greys. Is two wheels the best option, as i have a full licence for both, four and two wheels. Best regards
I just want to say that I absolutely love you and I wish we were friends in real life! Your personality and vibes are so hard to find in this world. Thank you for your video, it was very helpful!
I love your videos I’ve watched a lot of them! I’ve been working on figuring out my mom’s retirement and what she can afford. I’ve been thinking about how much better she could potentially live if she moved abroad. Disclaimer I’m not a financial advisor or expert in finances, but one of the ideas I have been looking into is selling her home and converting that money into an annuity, which would give her a fixed income for life. Just an idea, of course if she needed to come back to the US not owning a home would complicate things especially with the rental prices here in the US! Keep making great helpful videos!
Andrew, I don't miss a video and you are absolutely adorable. And Hey! I'll be your houseboy! Is Percy there to prepare your breakfast, do your shopping, run your errand, serve your cocktails, take you to dinner? You're a young 70 with lots of living left to do. Preserve yourself and get in those 6-10,000 steps a day and swim those laps! I'll even be your drill sergeant if I have to. It's a wonderful life but that medical insurance concerns me. In time I may have to whisk you back to Greece or some other not entirely exotic locale. So happy to have found you. Best!
Congrats of the 20K subs. M'sians below 60 pay RM1 total for ALL meds maybe 3-4 times year. Over 60 all meds are free, as are blood tests & X-rays. But no supplements unless the doctor prescribes. Unbeatable anywhere in the world. Health insurance can only be bought before 65, then ends at 70. It might be possible to buy coverage with a high excess, beyond, for claims exceeding RM5,000 or whatever agreed to. Stay healthy !
Thank you so much for such an detailed and honest disclosure of expenses in Malaysia ! We are retired Canadians with fixed income, also think of moving to Malaysia. We never been there. Where should we start making the plan? Your advice would be greatly appreciated….!
Always good to watch your video; thanks for the sharing ..and i love that humour peppered all over this episode....and yes...i plan to drop dead at 80 too:)))
The average HOA condo fees in Florida range between $150-$800. Florida's property taxes are moderate and they offers property tax exemptions for the elderly. Assuming you're on the moderate end of fees and taxes, your housing should be less than $1k a month. Food and all the other necessities are equal to or much less than the $2k you spend in Malaysia.
My housing would be about $1,000 a month in the US and that is with no mortgage payment! Since I would get no income from the condo if I lived there, that would give me less than $500 for everything else. Definitely not less expensive! 😂
@@andrewtaylor4558 So I was correct. Your housing is about $1k leaving you with $1k + a month for necessities in the U.S. Apparently your ta$te$ in food and drink are beyond average...and that's 👌
Good expenses review Taylor, I heard via Daily Express last week that for Sabah MM2H one will need to purchase a condo (RM600K) or Landed property (RM 1 million K) mmm not what I was expecting. We were informed full details at the end of this month, but this a dampener for me.
Taylor I enjoyed your video. Thank you. I am living in Phuket, thinking of moving to Malaysia as it seems to have no tax on foreign based income … unlike Thailand with their new tax 😮
Please look into the dangers of calcium supplementation - you need to be very careful with that. Please investigate more. Who do you use for your health insurance?
Comdo rental is still ok due to oversupply, so still a renters market. Australians in Sydney pay up to AU$800 a week for two room apartments(with no pool or gym access)
Congrats on 20k subscribers! Well done.
Congratulations on getting to 20,000 subscribers. Appreciated the update. Never skimp on food if you can. Cheers!
Love the rug and orange accents! Congrats on the 20k subscribers! 🎉
Thank you, Taylor, for sharing your monthly budget with us. I'm glad you don't deprive yourself of good food. I know it is costly, but the comfort and pleasure of eating out or buying the brands you enjoy is a quality of life issue. Also divide the amt on food by 30 days, then divide by 2 and that brings it to $18 per person/day which is excellent. This video was very enjoyable to watch. Have a fabulous weekend! P.S. love the orange accents 😊
Thank you so much 😊
Hey Taylor ☆ congrats 20K,,,,thanks for sharing this vlog with different ideas every time 🎉 have great weekend takecare & please explore ahead🍀☘️🌿🌴🌻
Congrats on 20K followers! Thanks for updating your costs and sharing them. Malaysia is a beautiful country… and your place looks perfect!
Thank you! 😃
Hi Andrew: I recently discovered your channel and I enjoy watching your videos! I love your cat too.
Thank you so much! 😊
Thanks so much for the updated information
Congrats on the 20k subs Taylor! You come across as a super nice guy; keep making the videos as we enjoy them. Orange is good and looks nice!
Hi Taylor, great video with a few laugh out loud moments. I think it's the eye-roll you do😅 every now and then. Anyhow, super informative. I like your videos because you're authentic - quite different to other videos. Happy 70th Taylor and wish you another fun-filled 10, 20 years or more. Toby.
Thank you Toby! 🤗
Is 544$ a month enough for me? How do I get permanent residency?@@andrewtaylor4558
Congrats on the 20k sub!! Andrew! Awesome to see a gem channel as yours growing!
Thank you for this information. You're very eloquent in explaining and laying out the cost of living in Malaysia.
Great video Taylor. Thanks for the info and positivity.
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
😊Taylor!!! 😂 😆 you make my husband & I laugh. 🤭 You have such a wonderful way you present yourself. Great video as always with great information and a fun way of telling it! Thank you for sharing all this. I think some people forget... you don't have to share this personal information yet you do. 🎉
Thank you so much!! 😊
Thanks for the update - very interesting! I have about the same income and trimmed a few expenses last year so I could save for a long vacation. You might want to do the same. For example, if you cut the food budget by just 15%, that would save nearly $2000/year.
Thanks Linda! 🤗
You are awesome Taylor! Thanks for this!
You're very welcome! 😊
Your up to 20 K followers!. Keep it growing!!! Love your videos
Great very helpful video. Exploring options for when I go on pension and can no longer maintain current lifestyle in Canada.
Hi Taylor,
Thank you for sharing the details which are insightful.
WTK
Thanks for watching!
Hi Andrew I was thinking about you a couple of days ago and this morning you popped up and its always great to hear from you on life in Kl have a great weekend
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks
Thank you so much for your support! 🤗
Nice place! Orange and black...you must be a secret San Francisco Giants fan-nicely done. Congrats on 20k subscribers by just being you.
Your budget is quite high, especially for food, but I think this video is great from an honesty standpoint. So many "Expat Cost" videos go for best-case/lowest-cost scenarios and can leave some people wildly unprepared. This is probably realistic for many people who find they can't adjust to eating at hawker centers and living in a more local style in general. Keep up the good videos!
yeah the cost of living videos don't include many things and seem to be the best case scenario.
I should be able to afford Malaysia because I don't drink alcohol. Great video again Taylor
😂
Me too due to medical reasons.
Alcohol and tobacco is tax-free in Langkawi.
Love it.
Thank you Taylor - great job (as usual). You are a fantastic resource. Bob
You're very welcome!
Love Your Videos Taylor. Very Informative & Relevant Keep ‘Em Coming. Goal for 2025 exploratory trip to KL
Good luck!
Thank you Taylor, for another very interesting video especially the issue of health insurance and medication. I have commented a couple of times on your channel how much I love KL and would have liked to have taken advantage of the MM2H requirements that you are currently under. Unfortunately, the new requirements are just too much for me, but now that you have mentioned the health cover limitations, I am less envious of your situation. In my home country, medical cover is completely free and medications are heavily subsidised, with most being around $7 Australian dollars. It looks like for me, the occasional visit to Malaysia whilst maintaining my existing circumstances seems the best compromise.
Great video! Your descriptions mention something about eyes problem, perhaps give Optrex eye wash a try? Or try Vidisic (lubricant for eyes) for dry eyes. They're easy and available at most Msian pharmacies.
Thanks for the tip!
I think you like more spacious for your house, where you are free to roam around with your beloved kitten. Neat, clean and nice decorative items. Thanks for your info about cost of living in Malaysia.
You have it made in the shade. Oh love the condo
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks for doing these cost breakdown vids. I find them very useful.
Glad you like them!
Thank you Taylor! I’ll be moving to Kuching before the end of the year, and all your info is very helpful! 😊 I love your condo and your new colors too.
Thank you so much 😊
What a charming man. I'm not big on subscribing to channels but could not stop myself from subscribing to yours. You have a wonderful life.
Awwwww ☺️
Mate, Luv your style, so accurate and realistic delivered with humour & candour
Much appreciated!
Thank you so much for this detailed video. I'm looking forward to my scouting trip.
Congratulations Andrew on 20k subscribers👏🏻✨ Thank you so much for the expenses breakdown for 2024. Btw, the orange color is lovely! We love watching your videos. Keep up the great work!! Sending lots of love your way😊
Thanks so much!! 🤗
@@andrewtaylor4558 You're most welcome! 🤗
Really like your apartment and the touches of orange! Congratulations on reaching 20K. I'm glad that you established yourself in Malaysia when the MM2H program terms allowed for that.
Me too! 😊
You're right, the splash of color brightens up the apt.
A good update on living expenses in KL by Taylor. Thank you..
Congrats on the 20K and you need to be a bigger channel. Have you thought about doing Tiktok for more exposure? I love your videos and how you break these prices down and it gives our family of 4 an idea of how expenses might be.
Thanks, I’m not doing this to be a huge TH-camr 😂
Congratulations Mr Taylor on 20k and climbing. 🎉🎉🎉
Taylor your background music is so tasteful, it's not even funny ! I very much enjoyed this video update. Is there any chance you may be giving us yet another MM2H Visa update ? This would be greatly appreciated. Sending you all my very best from Avondale, AZ.
Thanks for sharing Malaysia Story
Never drop dead! keep it up! cheers!
Thanks for the update and all your videos...
Congrats on hitting 20K & Happy Birthday Taylor !!
Thank you!! ☺️
I love your videos! You are my favorite!!
Wow, thank you!
Wonderful vedio. Orange with grey looks fantastic.
Visited KL in 2019 and in love with the place since.
Sir, you have encouraged me to move in to Kl from Pakistan. I actually set up a pvt ltd company in Labuan in 2020 and then Covid struck. Haven't been able to take a start since.
You are lucky Mr Taylor.❤
I know I’m lucky. Good luck to you! ☺️
The orange against the gray looks really nice!
You really got yourself an amazing deal with the apartment. That is so affordable, yet cozy and in good condition.
Yep
Thanks for sharing Mr Taylor, very good informative video, keep it up, congratulation on yr 20k Subscribers.
Thank you for the help, the inspiration to make my own commitment, countdown 3 years until I I apply and on my way from the UK The touch of colour in your soft furnishings looks the part, I am also a great fan of greys. Is two wheels the best option, as i have a full licence for both, four and two wheels. Best regards
Thanks so much. Motorcycles are the best way to get around in KL!
I just want to say that I absolutely love you and I wish we were friends in real life! Your personality and vibes are so hard to find in this world. Thank you for your video, it was very helpful!
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks for sharing.... and the updates. My aim is to retire in Malaysia.... ;-)
Congratulations!!! 20k subscriber and hope to surpass 1m soon...stay wise and long life 😊
Thank you so much 😀
another FANTASTIC post ... thank you ... 🔥
Glad you enjoyed it 🤗
I love your videos I’ve watched a lot of them! I’ve been working on figuring out my mom’s retirement and what she can afford. I’ve been thinking about how much better she could potentially live if she moved abroad. Disclaimer I’m not a financial advisor or expert in finances, but one of the ideas I have been looking into is selling her home and converting that money into an annuity, which would give her a fixed income for life. Just an idea, of course if she needed to come back to the US not owning a home would complicate things especially with the rental prices here in the US! Keep making great helpful videos!
Congrats on 20K🎉
Andrew, I don't miss a video and you are absolutely adorable. And Hey! I'll be your houseboy! Is Percy there to prepare your breakfast, do your shopping, run your errand, serve your cocktails, take you to dinner? You're a young 70 with lots of living left to do. Preserve yourself and get in those 6-10,000 steps a day and swim those laps! I'll even be your drill sergeant if I have to. It's a wonderful life but that medical insurance concerns me. In time I may have to whisk you back to Greece or some other not entirely exotic locale. So happy to have found you. Best!
😂😂😂
Thanks Taylor 👍🏻
Thank you for the information! Happy Birthday!!!
Our pleasure!
The orange in your interior makes it pop! Plus you can always change it up if you don’t like that colour later on!
Thanks! That’s what I thought. 🤗
Another great video with helpful info. Thanks Taylor!
very helpful, I plan on a Snowbird schedule within the next 2 years. (Most likely Penang)
Penang is a great choice!
Congrats of the 20K subs. M'sians below 60 pay RM1 total for ALL meds maybe 3-4 times year. Over 60 all meds are free, as are blood tests & X-rays. But no supplements unless the doctor prescribes. Unbeatable anywhere in the world. Health insurance can only be bought before 65, then ends at 70. It might be possible to buy coverage with a high excess, beyond, for claims exceeding RM5,000 or whatever agreed to. Stay healthy !
Great you enjoy your stay in Malaysia
Let’s meet
Next week 🤗
Yay a video that’s what I’m always thinking when you pop up on my TH-cam 💚🌴
Awwww so sweet. ☺️
Love your videos! I was in KL for work a while back and loved it. Your doing great there. Love your decor.😊
great stuff…thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it 🤗
Thank you so much for such an detailed and honest disclosure of expenses in Malaysia ! We are retired Canadians with fixed income, also think of moving to Malaysia. We never been there. Where should we start making the plan? Your advice would be greatly appreciated….!
Visit Penang first!
Good that your buying power increases even though the cost of living in Malaysia has risen recently.
Thanks for this video! It’s great!!
Glad you liked it!
Keep up your good work 🎉
Thanks for this update and still a better deal and cheaper than florida.enjoy and good luck,see you soon
Brilliant insights as always
❤️
Another great info, regarding current cost or rough estimate how much thing cost...
Congrats on the 20k subs. More to come soon 👍
I totally enjoyed this video!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🤗
Always good to watch your video; thanks for the sharing ..and i love that humour peppered all over this episode....and yes...i plan to drop dead at 80 too:)))
That shade of grey and that shade of orange are my colors. Bravo!
Apartment update coming soon! 🤗
Be interested to know what yr health insurance policy you have is please and company ?
Great update !
15 year term with Prudential
@@andrewtaylor4558 I never knew there was a 15 year term health insurance, only heard of term life insurance.👍
orange and yellow are historically popular colors combination with gray. so yes, good choice!
Very nice color! I love it.
Hey Taylor! U look like a very friendly person
Thanks! I’m actually an introvert. 😂
How are you doing Taylor. Hopefully doing ok with your stay in Malaysia. Hope the people have been relatively good 🙏🏻
Very good informative channel . Subscribed !
Welcome aboard!
🎉just found your channel. What a lovely gentleman. Just subbed.
Thank you so much ☺️
The average HOA condo fees in Florida range between $150-$800. Florida's property taxes are moderate and they offers property tax exemptions for the elderly.
Assuming you're on the moderate end of fees and taxes, your housing should be less than $1k a month.
Food and all the other necessities are equal to or much less than the $2k you spend in Malaysia.
My housing would be about $1,000 a month in the US and that is with no mortgage payment! Since I would get no income from the condo if I lived there, that would give me less than $500 for everything else. Definitely not less expensive! 😂
@@andrewtaylor4558
I was under the impression you didn't have a mortgage from another video you were in. I assumed you only owed taxes and HOA fees.
@@beejay4397 I don’t have a mortgage. That’s what it would cost without one! 😮
@@andrewtaylor4558
So I was correct. Your housing is about $1k leaving you with $1k + a month for necessities in the U.S.
Apparently your ta$te$ in food and drink are beyond average...and that's 👌
What’s on your coffee-table reading list at 2:13? Share in a future vid. They look quite interesting.
you are happy nice man, enjoyed your vids :)
Good expenses review Taylor, I heard via Daily Express last week that for Sabah MM2H one will need to purchase a condo (RM600K) or Landed property (RM 1 million K) mmm not what I was expecting. We were informed full details at the end of this month, but this a dampener for me.
Not good news 😞
Very informative video ❤+1.
Glad you think so! 🤗
Taylor I enjoyed your video. Thank you.
I am living in Phuket, thinking of moving to Malaysia as it seems to have no tax on foreign based income … unlike Thailand with their new tax 😮
Please look into the dangers of calcium supplementation - you need to be very careful with that. Please investigate more. Who do you use for your health insurance?
Prudential
@@andrewtaylor4558 thank you. Please do look into the dangers of calcium supplementation medication dear.
Thank you for the video.
You're welcome 😉
Comdo rental is still ok due to oversupply, so still a renters market. Australians in Sydney pay up to AU$800 a week for two room apartments(with no pool or gym access)
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Hello Taylor,
Great video !
Can I buy a SIM Card in Malasya that also works in Batam Island Indonesia ?
Thank you very much for your assistance.
I have no idea. Sorry.
Electricity here in the Philippines is a lot more expensive and where I live there are a lot of brownouts.
Is it much cheaper to live with expat communities outside of KL? Do English Teachers live in expat communities too?
Teachers do sure