That are exciting plans! Wishing you all the best. Cheers Matt and Monico

Hi, thanks for commenting on our video. Yes we fully agree with you. It has all the ingredients for a country to move to. Greece is beautiful too by the way, and we only encountered incredibly friendly people when we visited this beautiful country. Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

20 years ago was a lifetime away. the WORLD has changed in that time. your view is pointless. no one is living in 2004 today.

Im a malaysian and my girlfriend of close to two years is half greek) and before that I was with a turkish girl from Izmir (Smyrna😂)

Hi, thank you for watching and commenting! We can imagine you are looking forward to heading back. Wishing you all the best! Matt and Monico

Sama. -- which US State btw & circa when are You thinking would be a good time to move back/retire...?

Hi, thank you for your comment! That is even more than half of what we estimated. Good to know! We found groceries difficult to budget since we tend to choose Western products as well when abroad, such as oatmeal, almonds, cheese, and yogurt. But we can imagine that once you live in a country for a longer period of time, grocery bills will decrease over time once you find a 'routine' and are familiar with the products. Cheers! Matt and Monico

@makethemove101 Western products are more expensive due to import tax and what not. The demand isn't really there since locals do not consume these products. They are more into their local cuisine which is heavy on their local pork, fish, poultry, and rice.

Thanks for your comment! Yes, our next video will be on visas for Malaysia. Let's see if there are more options then the digital nomad visa or working visa. Cheers! Matt and Monico

Hi thank you for your comment. We haven't been to Vietnam yet, so we can not compare. For us, Malaysia feels very organised and proper, especially if you compare it to Indonesia. Perhaps this is also the case for Vietnam. I guess, every country has its own attraction. For a sense of stability I would suggest Malaysia, for a bit of an adventurous feel and being out of your comfort zone, countries such as Vietnam or Indonesia is more appropriate. Do you have any plans visiting or living in Malaysia? Have a good day! Matt and Monico

We hold steadfast to religion, be it Islam, Buddhism, hinduism, Christianity. Cheating means bad karma.

why are malaysian so rude to its neighbouring countries?

Can’t comment on that….but perhaps it’s a common thing between countries. Dutch aren’t rude to the Belgians but we do make fun of them while the Belgians think we are loud and perhaps even rude

I think so too but my favorite is thailand for sure.

Hi, thank you for your lovely feedback! We are sure you are going to love staying in Malaysia. We will be uploading a new video on housing where we look at all three: KL, Ipoh and Penang. Hopefully, this video can help you to make a decision. Have a good day! Matt and Monico

Thank you! Always so nice to hear that we were able to provide useful information. We also have a video on Visas for Malaysia, just in case you need more information. Cheers! Matt and Monico

Thank you for taking you time to let us know, really appreciate it! Matt and Monico

@@makethemove101 make malaysia your home guys, malaysians welcomes good people like you

Hi, thank you for commenting and sharing your ideas! Yes we totally agree. Fully furnished is the best option if you are just starting out. We also learnt from past experience that there is a chance that you will moving again soon enough. Once you know more about the country/city/island you learn about the areas then it is easier to move if you don't have to bring all your furniture with you. Plus moving involves a lot of costs. It can save you some hassle if you don't have to budget for furniture yet. Thanks for watching and hope you will be able to find a nice home in Malaysia! Matt and Monico

Yup.I live in a fishing village in Phillipines.$275 rent. food 300.

Thank you so much for letting us know that you thought our video is useful. Really appreciate the feedback! Malaysia is a very good option for solo travelers, you will feel very comfortable there. Not only do most people in Malaysia speak english (even paper work is in english) but you will meet a lot of friendly people. You can stay for three months straight in Malaysia and if you want to extend the visa again for 3 months you can do a boarder crossing to Singapore or Thailand. Buses and trains work very well in Malaysia. Malaysia is a good starting point if you are digital marketing. You will get a lot of inspiration here and learn a lot of new things. As for food....enough choice, don't worry about not finding anything you like. Rice and noodles are often the substitute for patato but you can easily explore new dishes in the many food courts often located on the top floor in the malls. Try the roti canai (bread) it is delicious! Have fun planning your trip to Malaysia and lots of luck once there! Matt and Monico

Most countries do not allow 6 months btw. Most are 3 months even for US citizens. (and total 3 for all of EU/Schengen in 6 month period.)

Hi thanks for watching our video. We checked out your channel. Mexico looks great, wishing you all the best living there! Matt and Monico

You are very much welcome! Are you considering moving or do you, like us enjoy checking out how living in other countries can be? Have a good day! Matt and Monico

@@makethemove101 both, thanks

@makethemove101 Yes, I am considering moving and will continue following your videos.

Hi there! Thank you so much for the great positive feedback. We are really happy to hear that you liked the video and appreciate your comment! Cheers Matt and Monico

Thank you for watching our video and taking the time to comment. Happy to hear you like it! Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

Thank you for your kind words and encouragement! Matt and Monico

Terima kasih banyak! Malaysia is a beautiful country. Matt and Monico

Indeed, we must appreciate and treasure our country 😊

Thank you for taking the time to let us know you liked our video! Have a lovely day, Matt and Monico

Hi, thank you for your comment and suggestion! We will definitely check it out. We think it is always good to check out cities that are more down on the list of popularity. They might not seem that great initially but once living there you will discover their charm. Have a good day! Matt and Monico

I'm a Pakistani Muslim but if the food is not halal it doesn't matter I just don't eat pork

@@user-iz4mq4td2u The Majority of people in Malaysia are Muslims, you always get halal food. Secondly, the information being provided is about the cost of living that caters to the needs of all - you don't bring in your personal religion-based issues to the public.

@@honestyfirst2165 cool

@@user-iz4mq4td2u "...if the food is not halal it doesn't matter I just don't eat pork": wow, sir, that makes you infinitely more flexible (and reasonable) than many of the local Muslims. 👏. But with halal food being so readily available, it shouldn't be a problem anyway.

Yes we have received a lot of comments about our mistake but yours is probably the funniest....🤣

Thank you for taking the time to let us know! Happy you loved it! Matt and Monico

Hi! Thank you so much for commenting and your warm welcome.....We wouldn't mind eating together and having teh tarik😃 Food and drinks bring people together🇲🇾 🇳🇱 Cheers! Matt and Monico

Thank you! Yes, Malaysia is high on our list for moving abroad. When we lived there in the past we really enjoyed it. It is a really nice country to be able to live in. Thank you for commenting! Cheers. Matt and Monico

expats is an insult to non white people, it was made by white people to put themselves above others while degrading them.... if you move to live in another country you are an immigrant.... full stop.

Hi! Thanks for sharing your experience of KL. It is a wonderful city to visit. Hopefully you have the chance to visit again, and see more of Malaysia. Cheers! Matt and Monico

Thank you for letting us know! Matt and Monico

Hi, thank you for your comment! Yes, Malaysia is a great place to visit and to live. Happy to hear you had a great time! Any places that you really loved and recommend visiting? Cheers! Matt and Monico

wow thanks you so much for your kind comment! We are not uploading as much as we used to, but we are working on it. Thanks for subscribing! Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

@makethemove101 you and Andrew Taylor are my go to channels for preparing for malaysia next year hopefully. Tysm for your thorough videos. May the universe take care of you. Btw youtube algorithm changed and youtube channels is what's key ATM. So creators are creating shorts of their long videos and using them to convert people to clicking to the long one. Just a thought Take care!

​@@Car_FanaticThank you so much for your wonderful comment and useful tip concerning KZfaq! Good luck with the preparations for Malaysia! Have a lovely day, Matt and Monico

@makethemove101 society is building on giving. You gave us knowledge least we can do is offer any small info we can as a ty and carry your kindness forward. I am honored u replied. Have a wonderful day!

Hi! Thank you for your comment. You need to have an insurance that offer plans for expats. The well known players are for instance AllianzCare, Cigna and ALC. Hope we have answered your question. Cheers, Matt and Monico

Thank you for your suggestion! We heard a lot of positive things about Ipoh. We haven't checked Sungai Petani yet. At the end we believe you need to check out several places out before fully deciding on where to live 'permanently'. Malaysia is so diverse and has lots to offer. Cheers Matt and Monico

Thank you for your kind words! Have a good day! Matt and Monico

Hi thanks for your comment. Yes, we are aware. Can't change it once the video is uploaded. Won't make this mistake again! Cheers, Matt and Monico

thank you for subscribing ❤! Kuching is on our list!

Hi, happy to hear you like the video! Cheers, Matt and Monico

Hi thank you for your comment. I can fully understand. I lived in KL when I was younger for 4 years. But my dad’s job sent us back to the Netherlands and I missed Malaysia a lot. I also only have good memories. Have you ever been back? Thanks for sharing your experience! Monico

@@makethemove101 I recently got married and have thought about taking my wife. Nothing in concrete yet though :)

Hi thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a positive comment! Have a good day, Matt and Monico

Another city that has a very good potential is Malacca, due to its proximity to KL and Johor/Singapore.

Thank you for your useful tip. We never considered Johor Bahru or malacca yet but have heard many positive things so far. Cheers Matt and Monico

Hi thank you so much for your nice comment. It always makes us very happy to hear that we have provided useful info. Have a great day! Matt and Monico

Yes Malaysia has become a popular destination to move and travel to. The cost of living is very doable but as a country it is also a wonderful place to live

Good vlog. Only thing peculiar is that at the start of the video Malaysia a good place to retire or to move in... a diverse country... and you showed the probosque monkey 😄😄😄😄😄😄

Thank you for your comment. Not sure what you are referring to but no intention to offend anybody 💖 Enjoy your day! Matt and Monic

Hi, thank you for your comment. We are always happy to hear if our video has been helpful. You must be excited to start moving and living in Malaysia. Hope your move goes smoothly so you can enjoy Malaysia to the fullest and call it your new home soon. Cheers! Matt and Monico

Hi, thank you for your comment! Yes, local products are the best, no matter which country. But you know human nature.....food is something cultural. Every now and then the body (or more the mind) is craving 'home food'. There is a reason why there are so many Chinese shops around the world. In the Netherlands, we have a lot of Surinam, Chinese and Indonesian stores. However, once living in a country for a longer period you will learn more about local products and how to prepare them the way you like it. Have a good day! Matt and Monico

Hi, thank you very much for your comment. Kota Kinabalu sound good! We visited Kota Kinabalu and the beautiful nature around it and loved it! Cheers, Matt and Monico

It’s in Sarawak and they have a very cheap permanent residency scheme for foreigners. Lovely place too .

@@joeblue2492 thank you so much for the info! I can imagine it is a popular choice for foreigners too

Thank you for leaving a positive feedback. We are happy to hear you liked the video. Cheers, Matt and Monico

Hi, thank for you comment. Yes, we didn't go into detail about the visas in this video. We didn't want to make it too long. But we mentioned all the requirements in a later video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l8V0Z5OEkqmuiIU.html Cheers! Matt and Monico

​@@makethemove101pp

Hi, thank you for commenting on our video. Your groceries, rent and utilities seem less then what we budgeted however yes, if you add the requirements for a long term visa then the costs will increase. We don't consider this as monthly costs, but more financial requirements you will need if you want to move to Malaysia on the MySecondHomeVisa. Unfortunately the requirements for the MM2H have changed this last year and you need to have a pretty good monthly income to become eligible. Getting a citizenship for Malaysia is definitely hard, but that is the case for many countries even though you are born there. We have been considering Sarawak too. Kuching is a wonderful city. Thanks again for your info! Matt and Monico

Bintulu n Miri are known to be expensive n have high standard of living. Kuching city is still affordable n popular too among expatriates...

@@makethemove101 i bought house in Davao City , Philippines , my wife Filipino , for our budget it will be better and cost of living lower , Philippines can also be expensive if you live a Western lifestyle . The house is a boarding house with a shop and will generate good monthly income .

also the different Visas and pension Visa more affordable , many expats prefer to pension in Philippines .

@@margaretekalaiabdullah8745 Thank you so much for your comment! Kuching is a great option to move to. It seems it has a lot to offer for those who don't want to live in a huge city and be close to nature. Cheers, Matt and Monico

Thank you for your positive feedback. Planning to live long term or a couple of months? Cheers Matt and Monico

@@makethemove101 yes wow thanks for getting back yes I need a break from all the hustle and bustle so I think I would first time need 2 month stay than return to Toronto then we'll see

How long have you guys been there

If you are thinking of 2 months in Malaysia, then I would suggest staying in different places. Malaysia is so diverse, you can easily enjoy yourself traveling around for 2 months. But if you want to stay longer in a place, then Air BNB would be the option for you considering you would go for short term rental.

Matt lived in KL for a year, Monico lived there when she was 8 years old (so a long time ago) But we have visited Malaysia many times afterwards

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to let us know you liked our video! Happy new year too. All the best for 2024! Matt and Monico

@@makethemove101 Thank you. 😀

Hi, thank you for commenting! Yes, being solo does make costs of living somewhat lower. You can go for a studio or a one bedroom condominium, however if you want luxury then expect to still pay around 500USD a month in Kuala Lumpur. And as a traveler you don't need to worry about visa cost. You can enter Malaysia for free and stay there for 3 months. Are you planning to go to Malaysia? Happy travels! Matt and Monico

Thank you very much! That is very kind. Matt and Monico

Thank you! We are happy to hear that you liked the video. Matt and Monico

Hi, thank you for your useful comment. We will keep this in mind. Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

Hi thank you for commenting and valuable input. Malaysia has a lot to offer when it comes to housing for any budget. Cheers, Matt and Monico

Hi, thanks for your suggestion. We know that in KL you can choose from upscale gyms to regular gyms, it all depends on how much you want to spend. We can imagine this is the same for Penang. But if we have the possibility we could make a video, we can imagine a lot of people would want to know more about the gyms. Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

Thank you! Malaysia has always been very diverse and we can imagine that Malaysia is getting more popular for people to move to if possible. Thank you for commenting! Matt and Monico

Hi, thank you for your comment. Yes it's an excellent hub for traveling further into Asia. We have used KLIA as a transit many times. This makes Malaysia even more interesting as a place to live. Have a good day! Matt and Monico

Thanks! We can imagine that other places are going to more popular among expats. Ipoh is getting more popular too.

Next checkout Kuantan (Pahang) or its nearby town of Balok, Cherating, Paka or Kemaman. Melaka and Johor Bahru too.

@@ashtriana1 jb accommodation is higher than kl.

@@ashtriana1 Thank you for your tips! There must be so many places that are beautiful but still overlooked in Malaysia! There is a lot to explore! Have a good day, Matt and Monico

@@keangwooichoo6138 Why is that? Because it Johor Bahru near Singapore?

thanks for taking the time to let us know! Really appreciate it, Matt and Monico

Hi, thanks for you comment. Yes we can imagine that Malaysia is an interesting place to invest considering it being a pretty stable country in Asia. Cheers! Matt and Monico

Hi thank you for sharing your experience! From the info we gathered, it seemed very easy to open a bank account and to buy a car. But in practice, it is a whole different story. Thanks again for commenting! Matt and Monico

Thank you for your friendly comment! Cheers, Matt and Monico

We can imagine who have experienced one of those three, would consider you point. Thanks!

There are floods.

thanks again!

Thank you very much for your valuable comment. The costs of visa itself but perhaps the costs that come with it such as agency costs are something that is often overlooked. That's why we prefer to budget more to be able to handle unexpected 'miscalculations'. Have a nice day! Matt and Monico

Hi! Thank you for your useful tip! Cheers, Matt and Monico

Hi thanks for watching our video. Yes we heard that US citizens will pay tax despite not living in the USA. You will of course need to pay tax when settling in Malaysia. To get the correct information we suggest reaching out to a tax professional or accountant that specializes in these matters. You can find a lot of information and contacts through Malaysia expat forums. Sorry we couldn't give you details info but we hope our suggestions will help! Cheers, Matt and Monico

That's exciting! Good luck and hope you will feel at home in not time. Matt and Monico

Hi, thank you for taking the time to comment. To be very honest, we are not sure about the job availability, especially when it comes to marketing. Perhaps you should contact international companies operating in Malaysia to get more details on this. Sorry that we can't help you with this! Good luck! Matt and Monico

We used this one: www.international-schools-database.com/

Hi thank you for watching and commenting on our video. Every country has its pros and cons right? At the end if you are able to choose where you want to live then the pros should out way the cons. Besides being an affordable place to live, luckily Malaysia has more to offer for a large group of people. Thanks for the tip on malacca and Johor Bahru! Have a good day! Matt and Monico

Actually .. Petrol is cheaper in Brunei :)

I read it is one of the most polluted places?

@@zz23-de6zq Most polluted cities in the world are Chiengmai, BKK and Jakarta

@@rickyp6815 nope

That is true. You can set a budget and make sure your lifestyle is within it. Thanks for sharing! Matt and monico

Thanks for watching at least! Make it a good day! Matt and Monico

Thank you for your suggestion. We will consider it. Would you like Malaysia specifically or international insurance worldwide. Cheers, Matt and Monico

Many thanks! Cheers, Matt and Monico

That's a good idea. We will keep that in mind. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Matt and Monico

​@@makethemove101 Thank you! I have an older parent that will need options that are too expensive in the U.S. (where older people are "warehoused" because the U.S. culture does not revere old people). Any chance you would do something on options for senior living options?

Thank you! Matt and Monico

Hi, thank you for your questions. Unfortunately, we have no clue when it comes to boat license etc in Malaysia. We briefly looked some things up and found a Facebook page 'Malaysia Boating Journey'. It's a private group and mostly about owning or purchasing a boat, but perhaps the members of the group can help you out! Good luck! Matt and Monico

Hi thanks for the tip. Local markets are the best places to keep grocery bills low. We can imagine that once you are living in Malaysia a while you know where exactly you can find the stuff you need for cheaper. Cheers! Matt and Monico

Good point! Thanks for your comment. Matt and Monico

Malaysia has invested a lot to increase their quality in health care, they aim to attract more medical tourists. So you can imagine that the quality is pretty good, plus prices more interesting then in Europe or USA. As for beauty treatments etc, it all depends which clinic/salon you choose. You can go for 'cheap' which are reasonable local prices but if you head to the upscale salons then you will get more service then you are used to when coming from Europe. That is for sure. Cheers, Matt and Monico

And have you settled in nice after 3 years?

Hi, thanks for your question. Not sure to be honest. Is this something similar www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/02/28/biosolid-trials-yield-results? Cheers, Matt and Monico

Hi, thank you for your comment and insight. Corruption is always killing however hard to tackle, in any country. The diversity in Malaysia is beautiful but I can imagine with unequal opportunities and benefits it can cause more devision among the population. Cheers, Matt and Monico

Hi, thanks for commenting! Yes visa's can be an expensive part of the whole move. Not just the visa itself, but the paperwork and optional agent will cost money. And not to forget prove of a certain amount of fixed deposit. The requirements for the retirement visa for Malaysia has changed at the end of 2023. We will be uploading a video this week. Perhaps this will give you more options too. Cheers, Matt and Monico

Hi! Thanks for commenting. Eventually your monthly budget will depend on your lifestyle, I guess. In a video on housing in Malaysia (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9qfp86Gs9W8nI0.html) we only selected houses that were a min. of 100sqm plus two rooms. You will of course fall into a more expensive category unlike those who are happy with a studio. Are you considering living in KL? Cheers, Matt and Monico

Hi, thanks for commenting! Yes, it is funny how it goes. There are people who want to move to one place, while those living there prefer to move away. If you can, aim for USA, where you have more chances for snow😃 Have a good day! Matt and Monico

Hi, thank you for your valuable comment. Maybe the reason is because the accessibility, infrastructure and facilities are more a present in West Malaysia, making it interesting for those considering moving to Malaysia. East Malaysia is beautiful, has a lot of nature and less bigger cities. We can imagine life goes at a slower pace than in West Malaysia. You might be able to compare this 'trend' the same as Bali vs. the rest of Indonesia. Foreigners tend to focus a lot on Bali because there is a 'comfortable' balance between local and expat life. The same for west vs east Malaysia perhaps? Cheers Matt and Monico

Yes the facilities are good in Malaysia, as long as you can pay. But we can imagine that health care is much cheaper then Europe and the USA. As for how long you can stay in Malaysia, we did a video on visa's for Malaysia. Perhaps this will answer your question: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l8V0Z5OEkqmuiIU.html Thanks for watching our video! Cheers, Matt and Monico

Hi thank you for your comment. It’s tough if costs increase. We can imagine locals are struggling. We are experiencing high cost of living here in the Netherlands as well and many people don’t have enough at the end of the month. Take care! Matt and Monico

this is worldwide inflation, in Thailand butter one piece ringgit 35, petrol there also expensive. Tourists from Taiwan, HK China holiday here and they said their countries are more expensive, our cost per meal only their 1/3 of their cost. Praise our food cheap and taste good.

Hi thank you for your comment. Yes to be honest, we haven't visited the east coast along the peninsula. We did visit Tioman, Kapas and Perhentian. The islands and water was stunning. Do you recommend any nice places in the east for living? Have a good day! Matt and Monico

Hoi bedankt voor je reactie. Ja het leven kan goedkoper zijn dan Nederland. Het is natuurlijk afhankelijk wat je lijfstijl is. Maar in principe kan je meer doen met je euro's in Malaysia dan in Nederland. Wat betreft de mensen, we kunnen niet zeggen of ze relaxter zijn. Wel veel vriendelijker ☺️....maar misschien moeilijk benaderbaar en een vriendschap te bouwen. Maar dat geldt ook voor veel mensen in Nederland. Fijne dag nog! Matt en Monico

Yes definitely! It is very popular for those coming to and living in Malaysia. Do you live in Penang?

Hi thanks for watching our video. The official name of the Malaysian digital nomad visa is DE Rantau Digital Nomad Pass. The official website is: mdec.my/derantau/foreign Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

Thanks for you comment! Didn't realise that...meaning that Dhaka might be even more expensive to live in then Europe

​@@makethemove101More expensive than Malaysia. All prices increasing in Dhaka

Hi thank you for your comment! We haven't checked Thailand out yet, but that's good to know! Cheers Matt and Monico

thanks!

Hi, thanks for you question. We mostly do long term living, but we might consider. Cheers, Matt and Monico

Hi! Thanks for watching our video. We have uploaded a video on visa's for Malaysia which you can see here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l8V0Z5OEkqmuiIU.html. As for tax, we are not familiar with that department yet. We know for instance if you leave the Netherlands and are not considered a residence anymore then you don't pay tax, this is not the case for instance the USA. So you need to check what your country applies. If you do get a residency visa or some sort in Malaysia then you will likely pay tax. Not sure if you are there on a digitial nomad visa tough. Sorry for the unclear answer, but it is best to check with agencies etc on this. Cheers, Matt and Monico

Hi! Yes we are aware that Matt said Rupiah instead of Ringgit when talking about housing. The video was already uploaded when we realized the mistake. A huge slip of the tongue of course. 😔I guess, after doing videos on Indonesia we are still used to saying rupiah instead of ringgit. But good thing that the mistake is getting noticed....😉Cheers! Matt and Monico

MYR is currency code use internationally. RM is use internally eg. £5 = GBP5. So RM 5 = MYR5

@@amrimd73 thank you for your clarification. It seems that it is used interchangeably. The currency convertor uses MYR while when looking at housing it is RM. Cheers! Matt and Monico

sekarang mata uang pun diklaim sama malaysia wkwkwk

RM is stand for Ringgit Malaysia...

Thanks for commenting! Have a lovely day, Matt and Monico

Hi, in the food courts and such they usually use tongs to prepare and serve the food. If preparing, let's say a sandwich I am sure they use gloves. When preparing food in the food court is seems all pretty hygenic, unlike in Holland where they pick up a loaf of bread from the shelve and use the same hand to arrange the cash payment😣 Cheers, Matt and Monico

@@makethemove101 I’m moving then!

​@@ThinkAboutMyCommentit really depends on the place. There are stalls where food is prepared with bare hands but you can always choose to avoid them.