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Going to KL really changed my perspective about Western cities being the best ones. What I loved about KL was people. Everyone's very nice.

I've done both Dubai and KL. KL is underrated, and Dubai way over rated

I am a single western woman. I travelled to KL and Malaysia/ Indonesia independently. No issues at all.

As a Canadian I consider Malaysia the best country to live in the world. Food, people, culture… all is perfect for me ❤🇲🇾

It’s not just the Expats that praise Kuala Lumpur. There are other experts and other individuals that really love the city. So thank you for going into depth about the city

KL is one of my favorite destinations. Day and night its an exciting place. low crime, fun, great food.

After spending two months in Kuala Lumpur, I can definitely say the pro's outweigh the negative. I'll be back again!

I am a Malaysian, used to nomad throughout the Americas and Europe. Yeah KL is pretty fucking awesome.

Been in KL for 2 months now. I like that KL is essentially a modern city but still kinda has that old town southeast asian city feel. You´ll have big skyscrapers, 5 star hotels and supercars zooming around but at every corner is a cheap as peanuts foodstall or market where you don´t pay silly prices to get a full meal. Also there´s essentially 3 cultures in one city; Malay, Chinese and Indian, I have never seen diversity like this in a city before.

I have been living and working in this amazing country for more than 8 years and i keep falling in love with it day after day. ❤

I like KL. I make the trip at least once a month from Saigon and find it a nice place to visit and yearly med exam. Sorry, Bangkok, I go to KL now!

I was there last year and was delighted by how sweet the people are! And for anyone looking to retire on a fixed income, you can have all the amenities for 1950s prices.

so glad to see malaysia being mentioned more. i used to live in the UK and I dont miss it😂 Most locals enjoy living in KL and malaysia in general, the only problem is lower wage for the locals unless youre in IT / Tech sector

As someone who travels to Asia frequently everything you mention about KL is 100%. A lot of people I know don't pick Malaysia as a HubSpot to visit but once they experience the culture and landscape of the country their perspective changes.

One of my favorite countries in the world, something there makes you feel you are welcomed. I am glad to see a westerner highlights how the west is not how it's marketed on mainstream media and organizations Great video

I’m a big fan of KL - great people, very safe, very good value, and just big enough to have plenty going on but not so big it’s overwhelming. Traffic can be bad and the humid climate isn’t particularly to my liking but still I would have no hesitation recommending it. I’d happily relocate there myself if the right opportunity came along.

I’m going there next week to see if it’s a place I could retire in! Can’t wait.

What a wonderful view. It's always good to hear the pros and cons about living in KL, Malaysia, especially when it comes from the Nomad Capitalist.

I was in KL during April this year, which is prime burning season for the neighbors to the north (Thailand). There was a mix of sunny and cloudy days, along with some rain, but I never detected the smell of smoke whenever I was outdoors. The humidity is ever present, but it seemed less intense when compared to the times I've spent in the Philippines. KL is a very livable city, and as a westerner (California) I really appreciated the modern conveniences and efficiencies when shopping or getting around the city. Great food options too. Driving on the left hand side of the road in a right hand drive car would take some getting used to.

Nice thing about living anywhere in Southeast Asia are the cheap and quick flights to all around Asia. You can truly have a weekend escape and be in a totally different world just 3 hours away. Plus KL has all of the Western amenities you want.

As a semi-retiring Singaporean visiting KL, first impression is this place feels like the wonderful 90s in Singapore: Cost-friendly, nice people (except the subway staffs), great food. Cons is the traffic, pedestrian walkways.

A very fair view of KL. We have travelled there many times. The food and the shopping are a big pull. The reasonably priced accommodation and travel to other parts of SEA is interesting. The big thing downside for us, they've been dragging their feet on the MM2H visa - latest version is the mandatory property purchase (cannot sell for 10 years), no PR.

My wife is tanzanian and I'm USA citizen. There's flights (starting) this fall from Nairobi to KL for 220$usd. Together we can only stay 30 days visa free. Planning a trip in Nov/Dec to check it out and hope to get some friends to help us potentially stay. Thanks

The US Embassy states Kuala Lumpur has acceptable air quality that may be a moderate concern for those sensitive to air pollution. Sounds like as long as you don’t have asthma or other respiratory problems you’ll be fine. I stayed in Makati in Manila and it was disgusting what I’d blow out of my nose every day.

What makes KL cool to live is diversity and it's peaceful people .

30 years later many will know Andrew was right about Malaysia

this guy is speaking facts, ive been living in KL for more than 3 years and this is the life, been connecting with locals and expats alike, always a charm to meet new people

My wife and I fell in love with Singapore on a recent honeymoon which included Vietnam and Bali. I think we’re going to have to try KL next as it sounds like it has many of the qualities away from the sky high cost of living.

You're spot on with much of your commentary. Great place to live, so-so place to visit. Two cons you didn't elaborate on: schooling and business networking. These two factors are certainly better serviced in Singapore, though schooling (unless PR or citizen) comes at a significant price. For the pro's do consider this: it's relatively easy to access decision makers in government agencies if you have an issue that doesn't quite fit in to existing boxes. Provided you're acting in good faith and in the general thrust of whatever initiative, discussions on exceptions are doable and decision makers are approachable. KL particularly has the feel of a big village. It's a great place to be.

Thanks so much for this video. I am moving to KL from the Netherlands with the whole family in 2 months and after watching your video I am even more convinced about the choice I made

Thank you SIR! You really are honest and helping people!!! Great respect for you!!!!

I just looked it up, I wish I was nomad wealthy, but living overseas has allowed me to save a lot of money while still making a very decent western salary. With this I can invest so much more of my money and it grows much faster. BTW for anyone reading the visa is about $220 a year and the requirements as a digital nomad are pretty low.

Half Malay/Kiwi here - I do like KL, but compared to BKK idk, it's missing something. Besides the obvious. I love the food/shopping/accomodation/affordability of KL...the weather is boring for the most part which i like. Malaysia now though is noticeably cheaper than Thailand, probably the weak currency. agree with most things in the video. Travel connections excellent...

So educational!

Hello, Thanks to you, I have learned many untold truths and exposed lies about various countries. Thank you very much. I thought it would be great if you, along with other nomad capitalists, could prepare a rival list of the most livable countries to those biased publications like The Economist that claim Vienna is very livable. I am sure that many people would follow this list and follow you. I love you and your publications.

Thank you for promoting malaysia. Malaysian Ministry should have endorse your opinion to get more people residing in Malaysia.

Malaysia the best country ever!❤

Hi! Anticipating a Malaysian visit early '25, to compliment my Thailand adventure. I must say, in my research, there exists a different dynamic of cons that others have experienced in Malaysia I hope to not encounter. Speaking of Phoenix, I lived there as well, & often wonder where else in our world might a Sedona-esque ( nature/ vortex energy) place might be. That's my cup of tea😊

As an expat living in SE Asia, personally I do not socialize with expats, all of my friends are locals. Asia as been my home for the vast majority of my adult life considering I'm almost 70. The one place that I am considering purchasing property in is Malaysia and Cambodia. Looked at Thailand but they are in a housing bubble much like HK was in the late 90's and early 2000's. Malaysia and Cambodia are the best property deals in Asia. Vietnam is starting to open up but has quite a wase to go before it reaches a good potential.

Yeah there's not much to do in terms of activities but c'mon their malls are amazing! And you got a couple of swimming pools almost in each condo: want to take a break from work? Jump into the elevator and have a nice swim on the recreational floor ❤ The best part, the city doesn't feel overpopulated/crowded! If you get place somewhere not in downtown, you'll get to be the only expat in your neighbourhood 😂 which could be really fun for someone like me 😂 and the FOOD! I used to think I wasn't a foodie at all... and then I spent some time in KL ... well! One more, the city feels super organized, everyone seems to follow rules and not to disturb others which is super nice

I loved KL when I visited for 3 weeks last year, for many of the reasons that Andrew listed here. Am currently awaiting a decision on my digital nomad visa, so that I can "try it out" for a year.

Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur sounds like an awesome place. Also not in the major risk zone for global politics.

Kuala Lumpur is a flashy and vibrant hub which is enticing to lots of investors and digital nomads. Affordability and balmy weather year round are unbeatable advantages.

Hi, if i'm Westerners i will work digitally or remotely, earn income in dollar or any other currency but will live in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. If you earn USD4k monthly income you can have decent live style in KL. Nice condo in nice neibourghood. Good car, nice meals without need to budget. Even short holiday around Malaysia without to concern of short of money. You still can buy thing without worry. Your kid will have international school.

Salary in malaysia is low for locals. Another con is too many migrant workers from South asia. This is not good as too reliant on them.

Malaysia is among the top 10 for retirement in 2024. The best in Asia among only South american & European countries. Selected by the Retirement index.

I think I need to explore KL. Have been living for 14 years in HK and 9 years in Japan.

I love KL. It’s is indeed one of the best value for money cities in the world. But don’t be fooled by this multiculturalism myth. Malaysia is a Muslim country, run by the Malays. The policies give Muslim privileges. Singapore, on the other hand, is a legitimate multicultural society. Equal rights for all of their citizens, no matter their religion.

For muslim experts,malaysian banking also provide islamic banking and i see some non muslim also taking islamic banking as their product and services.malaysia also listed 3rd largest islamic finance in world if i not mistaken

KL is like Phoenix, AZ. I have never heard this comparison before and I'm all for it. The only places to go sightseeing are like Batu Caves, Petaling Street, The Twin Towers, maybe you might go see the National Museum, maybe you might go to the National Monument, maybe the Jamek Mosque, but that's it. It's mostly restaurants, cafes, and shopping malls.

Malaysia is a great place to stay, i visit on a regular basis. If you stay in small cities like Melaka you can really enjoy very cheap living.

You can go sightseeing ard KL, addy fields, village life in the highlands, indegeneous tribe village, beach all within 45mins to 1½ hrs drive,

Thank you, Andrew. Just hope this gem doesn't become Californicated and thus affordable only to the wealthy elite.

I've lived in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Singapore is to build wealth, Kuala Lumpur is for living. I honestly didn't like KL for the first six months but after that, it grows on you - as mentioned it's a good place to LIVE but you have to give it some time. When I get my businesses to where I want them I'll be returning to KL.

I’m a Taiwanese and have been living here in KL for more than a year. The overall price level is low (transportation/food/housing,etc) but it all comes with a cost. 1. Low Food quality. The weather has been too harsh for food to be kept safe and fresh. Four out of ten times (4/10) I got rotten yogurt from a top tier supermarket’s fridge. Hygiene is sometimes an issue (e.g.) water shortages happens occasionally. Besides, people near me always coughing/sneezing somewhere, which got me COVID once. 2. Bad transportation. Traffic jams everywhere and by no means you can avoid that, cuz public transportation seems non-existent, cuz it can’t get you where you want. Even if it does, it’s neither reliable nor stable , high MKBF meaning it gets late often. 3. Better be careful if you’re a non-Muslim single woman. Religion seems overly emphasised to me here in KL. If you love eating pork, don’t like children, dress like a modern lady, and well educated (in a westerner way), then your life will be somewhat difficult in an invisible way. 4. People are generally really nice but super inefficient. For example, I applied for a credit card in a local bank and still haven’t got it yet (still in progress), after a 5-month wait. Yes five months. Just unbelievable in the western world. Better not go grocery shopping during weekends since your milk will prolly go rotten while you wait in a long queue. All in all, I don’t recommend KL to be a perfect place for the rich who pursues life quality. The income level here in KL limits the possibilities - you can’t easily get “premium” service (tranquil/swift/direct/fresh/hygienic/organic), even if you’re rich. For me, the life here in KL is a bit challenging in my perfectly honest opinion.

Realistically, two things that bothered me about KL / Asia in general that I couldn’t shake off 1) looked at $1-1.5m houses in KL and they looked pretty shoddy in terms of architecture, ie. worse than American McMansions - they didn’t even have the most basic hvac systems, but rather cheap air conditioners bolted to the walls. What’s the deal here? 2) countless citations of food poisoning / mercury poisoning and expected short health spans of East Asians due to pollution and polluted food. I find it difficult enough to eat healthy in the US; in Asia it’s 10x worse unless you really vet your groceries and restaurants

i ask my friend..hes from u.k..living in terengganu for almost 21 years with his family..why malaysia?..he said..simply bcoz the people...he said if u talking bout city...theres better city than kl,beach..thailamd..much better...affordable..theres country dat much much more cheap to live other than msia...but wut make malaysia diff..the luvly people..dats wut u aint goin get anywhere else..dats wut he told me..as msian..i dont know bout dat.r we dat nice....but it does make me proud..anyway..thanks nomad capitalist fo living in malaysia❤

There is so much more to Malaysia than Just KL

I love KL and it’s a very interesting video. The fact everyone speaks English is great and the food is amazing. also some people describe themselves as expat and others might call them immigrants. It’s funny how that works.

Thank you for the video. From Sabah, Malaysia.

Yes Possible to purchase 3000 sqft 300msq apartment for USD 300k in Klang Valley Area

Great balanced insightful ❤

I think KL is my overall favorite Asian city. I appreciate the hint of British influence leftover there, yet you never forget you're in Asia. It is gritty enough to be interesting at times, but not something you cannot escape to live a more comfortable Western life. The food is probably my favorite overall in Asia. Obviously the value for money proposition is hard to beat. The downside for me is the time zone. I do business in North America and no matter how you try and approach it, matching up KL's night to North America's business day is going to leave you sleep-deprived. Also... "graysia". I have lived too many years in Canada. When I finally escape, I want 300 days of sunshine and blue skies each year. I find Asia just too cloudy for much of the year. I will still happily visit, but I don't know that it is a place to live.

12:11 no dating? This is what all fathers dream of for their teenage daughters

I’ve been to KL 10 times or so but only for a couple of days each time. I’m planning to stay longer next time to check it. I agree the lack of culture is a thing to be worried about. Also it is extremely humid there. I’m living in Bali for some time and I can easily say that the humidity in KL is much higher than even Bali. That humidity in city life must be challenging.

If you work remote there, you will be taxed. In addition, check out their 90 day rule (not tax friendly).

Make money in Singapore, live in KL, party in Bangkok

I like KL❤

Seen AirAsia planes here in LAX.

If you spend 90 days or more in Malaysia long term, you are a tax resident and worldwide income is taxable according to two reputable accounting firms PWC and KMPG, also HSBC. If you see this, please tell me where they are wrong. I don’t want to limit myself to 89 days somewhere.

I agree that taxes are lower in KL than in Vienna, but if you like culture, there is much more to do in Vienna, including classical music, theaters, and all kinds of concerts featuring international stars. These events are either in Vienna or easily accessible due to Europe's interconnectedness, even by car. I would also challenge the idea that KL offers more freedom. While working on a project in Vienna during COVID, I met a group of wealthy Malaysians who fled KL because of the COVID restrictions. We're still in touch, and they continue to live in Vienna, where they feel more freedom. Of course, we should also consider that Vienna is very exotic for them, just as KL is for Westerners.

Thanks Andrew

Hear hear Andrew. No matter how rich you are there is an inherent pleasure in value for your money.

I have been happily living in Thailand for decades, but am now waiting to see how the tax changes and proposed tax changes shake out in Thailand. As an options trader, I could easily move to K.L. or Penang. The major disadvantage being the additional hour of time difference, meaning that the US markets would open at 21:30 or 22:30hrs.

Absolutely spot on. Nothing too much to do but it's a really nice chill place. It's not exciting but it's nicely balanced. My biggest cons would be the appalling customer service. Malaysians are friendly people but for some reason they tend to be quite rude when it comes to dealing with customers? I experience it across all sectors, regardless of whether it's at a premium hotel/restaurant or at a local post office. After all these years, I've come to the conclusion that Malaysians just really don't want to work and they're only there so they can make money to makan.

Will be there in a month time, looking forward, my second time visiting

Singles maybe tough. For family will be good.

Cheaper to rent than buy in Malaysia

Great balanced insight.

As a Singaporean, Singapore has dug itself into a corner geopolitically. Malaysia is the way to go

Im still deciding whether to take the Dubai Golden Visa or the Malaysian MM2H

the only con that really puts a shadow in anything else in this country is how as a woman you feel judged just to go in a swimsuit to the beach or to the swimming pool, also if you wear tight tshirts... I know it's a muslim country but still... I didn't feel comfortable/safe there as a solo traveller woman. I felt much comfortable/safe/free and I had much more fun in Bangkok or other places in Thailand. Also it felt like the only activity there is going to the mall... I liked more Penang, the Perankan Mansion and the Blue Mansion are worth a visit!

I wish it wasn’t so hazy. Pollution is real but love KL overall.

Lots of locals speak English is Malaysia. 🇲🇾 If you want a more laid back lifestyle with the same benefits consider Kota Kinabalu. It’s easy to fly to KL for the odd Embassy visit or when you want the big city experience. Air Asia and others provide excellent connections all over Asia so you can live cheap and travel cheaper.

Good video. Lived in downtown NYC for years before moving to MT kinda ruined me on cities. I like the charm and walking streets with various things to do - I don’t think KL would be my jam even though it sounds good for the other reasons you mentioned.

MM2H costs like a million bucks now after the recent changes. Is it really AFFORDABLE ?

If you are English speaking tourist looking touring Asia, KL and Malaysia are always the best starting point. Of course there's pro and con, KL and also have dark side, but it's really easy transition compare to others.

I went to Phoenix last December for a weekend, primarily to meet up with a Uni buddy. Yeah, there isnt much to do. But there's a lot of interesting things nearby. However its all very far apart and the only way to get those places is to drive.

Thank you for being such a positive spokesperson for our country. I just want to add. This is not the country for "passport bros"... You know what kind of person I'm talking about. There's other SEA countries that are more than willing to take them in.

Missed conference tickets, but Ill be there during it!!

Gentlemen, Malaysian women are 😍.

As someone with a more brownish complexion, everyone in KL tries to speak Malay with me. They don’t understand the concept that the way you look does not define your culture, you could be genetically Chinese or Indian and be born in the US or Australia, they don’t understand that.

KL was great when I visited. Friendly people.

Perak State. Ipoh City best living. Not really ideal on jobs with low wage. But for those who want best living, it's this city. Best low cost, Great food access everything great. Low government medical cost PR citizens $1, elderly free. All weather good, a bit hot sometimes.

thank you Andy🙏.. and a hidden gem 😊

Hello, Great video ! Do you know a SIM CARD/carrier that can be used in Malasya and Singapore ? Thank you very much for your help. Keep the great job !

Malaysia is such an underrated country but it’s local think other countries are better and Malaysia is the worst. Malaysian need to travel other countries to know how much Malaysia is well developed. Everything is not gdp per capita. Roads, Transport, Housing are the key indicators to judge the country development.

Quite boring outside Bukit Bintang, I am there right now, my 4th time here, there is a lot of potential and great investment opportunities, buying a house in KLCC now is hard to avoid if you have the money. Based on cost of living and offering it is top tier. For me it has undiscovered potential in the sense that they need to build more stuff to make it more fun and entertaining, still a great place for someone that wants to focus, the good thing about a place without all that much to do is that you can do what you have to do without distractions, after that, as the video mentioned, easy to travel to other places with more things to do.

Tq for promoting Malaysia.Most westerner still don't know KUALA LUMPUR.I have been sailing around the world.They heard about Singapore and Thailand but they don't know the location of Malaysia.