It's now 2022 and I have retired from the UK to live in Malacca. My wife is Malaysian and we bought a condo here way back in 2004 off plan . We have no rent or mortgage to pay. I also bought a motorcycle here 10 years ago. For us we enjoy cooking for ourselves and we live a comfortable lifestyle on 1000GBP per month (5500 Malaysia Ringgit). We don't drink or smoke. A 3 bed condo like ours here in Malacca would cost you to rent around 1100 Ringgit a month which is just over 200GBP.

This reminds me of my expatriate assignment in Penang, Malaysia for 2 years , wayback 2008-2010. I really love it!! Its one of the best decision I made in my career. I consider Penang as my second home. A very beautiful place with nice people, with great culture and best foods. I have no complaints...Lots of memories!! Penang will always be in my heart!!

You are the best in presenting this beautiful country. Lots of love and respect from here in Iran 🇮🇷

I was born in Hong Kong, and now living in San Francisco for more than 30 years but thats where ( Malaysia ) I wanna retire at , I used to had relatives there years years ago. Studied Malay pretty much fit me there beside all those good food I like !!! THX man for this video, you just make me thinking 90% change to 98% moving there !

Cleanest town, peaceful and down to earth people

I lived in Malaysia for 2 years and it is true the most friendliest country in the world., the food, climate, people, nature truly truly unique. I fell in love with this place I stayed there for a total of 4 years, while visiting Singapore (very rude people) Indonesia also incredible, food, people and peaceful also. My favorite was Malaysia. The women are truly beautiful but very modest and very very shy. Mmmmm the women wow wow wow. Fruits I had never heard of like Durian, rumbuton, dragon fruit. Wow Malaysia😍😍😍💋💋💋😁😁😁💝💝💝💕💕💕

Excellent video! As a first generation immigrant to the US, I arrived in Texas in the early 1980s. I was 19. I immediately enlisted in the US Army and was sent to Mannheim, Germany for 2 years. I've done fairly well for myself but and I love many aspects of living in the US. But sadly it is no.longer the place I once knew post 911. The constant economic and social upheavals here remind me of the 3rd world country I left so many decades ago. There is a growing atmosphere of agitation, restlessness and overall aggressiveness that you encounter on a daily basis. People are simply too much "on edge" all the time. I visited Kaula Lampur and Langkawi back in 2013. I visit San Jose and Jaco, Costa Rica once a year. What I find the most appealing about life in these places is that it is a very relaxed and friendly feeling you get as you go about your day. Now at 62, I am seriously considering leaving the US for the first time. All the major metropolitan areas in the US are horribly expensive and the costs keep going up each year. After putting two children through college at a state school and paying about $12000.00-$16000.00 a semester, it is becoming a bit too much. Food, insurance, medical costs are all going up each year. I just paid $7.99 for a doezen eggs in Hpuston!

There are lots of Malaysia expat videos on KZfaq, but this one is exceptionally well done and highly informative. As someone who is considering retirement in Malaysia, this kind of quality information is priceless. Unlike many other videos out there the information isn't hyped or topical. This video really digs down into the practical expenditures of living in an unfamiliar place. Many thanks to you, sir.

I lived in KL for 4 years and it was one of the happiest times in my life. ❤️🇬🇧

Some of the best 40 minutes I have ever spent in my life ... listening to a good man who speaks the truth with wisdom and intelligence. Thanks for your efforts. Regards from a Hoosier.

I love your video of Penang, but what I love the most is the background music of Melayu Asli song! Awesome!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Wow my God unbelievable I didn't know Malaysia is so beautiful

I'm a proud expat, 20 years abroad, 5 countries, now in KL. Malaysia on my shortlist of places to retire

This video is by far the best I've watched so far. I'm Canadian and I'm seriously thinking to move overseas... Your vid is very informative and detailed...and YESSSS I wanna be happy again.... thank you 😊

Great video! We are considering moving to Malaysia next year (family of three) and we are definetely convinced!

I can't wait for the borders to open again. Malaysia is a very welcoming country I'll keep coming back whenever I got the chance

Great video man! I've lived in KL for around 8 years. Now back in Europe, but surely miss Asia. Malaysia is awesome

Oh, how I miss Penang. I visited here often back in 2018 and 2019. The place is beautiful, the food is great, but the best of all, the people here are wonderful. And as a Chinese American, I feel right at home. The first time I visited here, I was shocked. Shocked because I was unaware that there is such a deep-rooted Chinese culture and history in Penang, which I found fascinating.

Love your sentiment at he 24 min mark. We lived in Penang in the early to mid nineties and it was such a gift. To be an American, live very well but still learn to be a good rep for your culture (accept that your way isn't always the best way) and to be sensitive and open to a different, wonderful and in most cases, better way of doing things. Oh how I would love to do it again!

Mate, I found this production very inspiring. You made understanding the financials very easy. Thanks, from New Zealand.

As this started I had reservations. I thought it would be yet another American trying to recreate America in a foreign land. However, this guy more or less embraced the culture and traditions of the place he was in (apart from the burger and coke, the pool and the must have a/c). I know Penang. I lived there some years ago. It is very good at 'accommodating' the foreigner. It's an easy place to be an ex pat without ever feeling really foreign. If you are a 'virgin expat' this is a good place to start. An enjoyable programme. Thank you.

Thank you guys! We want to do more and in fact have an episode coming up on Aruba though it won’t be the fully produced version like Penang. Trying to figure out the combination of funding the episodes and making them as aesthetically interesting as possible!

Excellent Video! So well done, I love the documentary style. We just finished a 6-month stay in Penang and feel that everything is your video is accurate and a good representation of life there. Just subscribed, thanks again.

Hi Robert, I just wanted to say (as an avid viewer of KZfaq food and travel vlogs and documentaries, especially those based in Asia) that this was one of the best programmes I've seen in a long time. I thought the story and content was useful and the pace and your delivery as a presenter was awesome. The quality of your filming and editing was also inspiring and I'm 100% inspired and buying into 'The Expat TV show' and what you're doing. Please keep this going!!! All the best James

This is one of the best expat videos I've ever seen!! Beautifully presented, thank you very much. Looks like an awesome place with real people!

White coffee is originated from Ipoh, Perak Malaysia. And the experts of the white coffee says that it is combinations of Java Arabica and Robusta beans and it’s roasted up to 80-90% with margarine only without sugar. A regular coffee bean will be roasted 100% with margarine and sugar.

Honda EX5 (cab) its kind of legendary best selling bike northern region. Best choice for ride around 9:40 wow....that shop.. recalled wonderful memories me with my beloved dad. I bought his fav brand new 200cc scooter in cash. Its about around 8k that time. Shop owner the 'uncle' made the arrangement just in a day. Me n dad when for a short trip around Penang then came n collect the bike in the evening. The way Chinese do business. I learned something new that day. Thanks for the recap. Appreciated. For locals and tourist who visit Penang....they wish to own a home there. Best place for retirement as well. Peaceful life guaranteed.

This video is simply outstanding in all aspects - outstanding video production, well considered narration, believable budget numbers proven out in front of us, and a real joy for the expat experience. I cannot wait to see future episodes! Thank you.

After watching this whole video, and very nicely produced I might add, I'm surprised to see that there are only two videos on the channel. I guess life happens. With this quality, this could have been a huge channel.

Being a Kathmandu born, AUssie guy wanting to visit Penang and Malaysian food being my favorite, this video just hit it right for me.

Very well done production. I have to echo what others have said: $2K is quite a luxurious budget for Penang!

The detail of the video, the professionalism is on another level. Top notch

such an original and personal view of this area. It wasn't just about the budget; it was all about the lifestyle and the joys of the expat life that SO MANY other vlogs just miss completely

I loved this video. You were so thorough in your questions and seeking out the true cost of what a Westerner would consider a comfortable budget living abroad. While yes, you can always go cheaper and only eat the lowest cost of meals and sleep in a shed for $400USD- thats not what this video was about. My SO and I have been dreaming of the Expat life for the last 3 years and every video we come across is like some fairy tail dream paid for by being 'instagram' or 'youtube' famous. The reality behind living abroad isn't all sunshine and rainbows, but filled with stress and many unknowns. i really look forward to your future content! This was well done.

Thank you for loving Penang. I was Penang born and left for US for college more than 30 years ago. Definitely moving back to Penang when retirement comes up. The first plate you ate is similar to char kueh teo, it is called char kueh kat.

This might be the favorite travel video I’ve ever seen. The “citizen of the world” message so beautiful and resonates strongly.

What happend? Such high quality, and only two videos on this channel?? No upload in over a year ...

Maaaaan, I miss Penang! Cheers from Hanoi! Just started this youtube channel about Vietnam.

Oh yeah, when we lived in Penang, there wasn't much Western food and unfortunately, when traveling thru Hong Kong I would go ga-ga over a great steak, onion rings... but most of the time it was dimsum, wonton noodles, etc. Now we're back in Maine and suffering big, big withdrawal from Penang food!

I just want to say that this was perhaps one of the best videos I've EVER seen that properly explained the costs with a truly realistic result. I'm looking forward to visiting Malaysia to see where I might fit in the best. Thanks for the video, and keep up the good work.

My first overseas trip was to Penang, decades ago! It was a business trip and I was spoiled! Eager to go back once the door is open again and visit my long lost friend!

$2,000 a month! I've been to Penang and I could live there for $500 a month. I lived in Costa Rica for two years on $500 a month. I lived in China for three years on $1,500 a month, and I saved half of my income.

First time on this channel, arrive randomly and like what I see. You spend time and explore the subject where more channels snap at fast pace. You zoom in even return to scenes, connect with people, allow your viewer to engage with the subject. I especially appreciate the closeness and intimacy of experience I receive on this channel

I drove a perodua kancil for a month in Penang. What a cramped vehicle it was. If you wanted to make it up the hills you had to turn off the aircon due to being so underpowered. We (my Malaysian Chinese girl friend at the time and I) drove this car to Ipoh, where she was from and K.L Sunway resort. I had such a great time in Malaysia. Great people there, always nice and hospitable

I went to Penang from Hua Hin Thailand in 2019 then had to go to Langkawi in March 2020. Two weeks each time. Both amazing places. Lockdown now so haven’t traveled since March. Great Video

Wonderful video. Life is much more than making money and buying stuff.. I'm nearly 50 and I'm dreaming of doing something like this and spend a few years in Malaysia... Thanks for this clip, it's truly inspiring.

Great video , I found Penang interesting, to see again I once visited for a day from a cruise destination, love to go back and stay awhile thanks for the great video

Very well done. Best I have seen anywhere. I look forward to more.

By far the best video on Penang, love how in-depth the costing is

Excellent vidéo. Thanks for bringing back memories. I worked in Ipoh for 5 years and used Peneng airport, then also used it for visas for Thailand. I haven't been back in 4 years but getting the itch again.

what a great video, you really get it - I was in Penang when I was 31, almost half my life ago and got incorporated into the life of a Chinese family to some degree. This is inspiring me to consider living there

and needless to say, video production of 4K and everything narrated and research so well! ♥️

Thank you so much for making this video. Very informative 👍🏼

Thanks for your video and reminder of my beloved hometown. Havent been back for more than a year, stuck in KL due to MCO, can't wait to go back soon

For the past 20 years I've been going to Penang two weeks every year, mainly to eat!

14 min in, this is wonderfully made. Great work instant sub here can’t wait to see more!

Fantastic video. Highly informative. You have solidified Penang as a place my wifi I may look to move to on our next international teaching post. Would love to see more videos!

Half way through your video, first time viewer, and gotta say that you have an inspiring video and message. Right, on!

Wow, really nicely done. I love the longer format. I hope you can cover Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.

So great. I love Malaysia.

The train from KL to Ipoh, Penang is great. I hope Malaysia clears up revised MM2H soon

Oh man, this was an incredible watch. Shockingly high value production. And dude, you're such a true gem of a human being. Respect for culture, kindness, caring about the people, not just out to take advantage of "cheap Asia." Plus you express yourself lucidly and with a certain amount of grace. The world needs more people like you. Thanks for this video. Really looking forward to more. Hell, you could do some lifestyle type stuff, like what does your daily life look like after having settled in for a month or so, or what do locals' lives look like, etc.

Thank you for showing us the living in penang. I just retired recently and penang is one of the places on my shortlist.

This video is absolutely perfect for people looking to retire/live nomadically. I enjoyed it so much I went to watch the next episode only to see there is only one! :( Will there be a whole series of these?

You are very detailed in doing things and calculating things . This is a very good video in educating people to be clear at what they spending and hidden cost .

Thanks, great video. More please!

How i missed my home in Penang, the simple life and modest people.

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Wonderful drone shots. Penang looks very beautiful. Thanks for this video.

i love the background music

Super well done video! Thank you.

hey brother, this is a very good produced, researched and narrated video 🎥📹👍 Penang is a beautiful Island 🏝 maybe some day I get to visit. Waiting for more of your videos 👍💯

Thank you sir

Just watching this today, and thank you for showcasing my hometown😍 I've been living KL for 16 years and I used to travel back regularly to visit my mom & eat the hawker food. Atm, state borders are closed and My last trip back was Aug 2020. I do miss going back and I hope we'll be able to travel soon. I'm just thankful my siblings managed to bring my mom over before they closed the state borders. Anyhow, back to your video. I do think your estimates for food & transportation are too high. Based on the condo you chose( assume it's in Tanjung Bungah), you should be able to get to a few places via rapidpg with ease, and marketing at the wet markets near Tanjung Bungah could be cheaper than buying from the city centre.

Robert, You are natural KZfaqr. Keep the videos rolling . Thanks Rod

Great video and beautiful job. Well done. Very well filmed and explained. I can't say enough. You did a great job on this video, very professional. Thanks for sharing. I hope that you're still together with your wife and kids? Great quality video. Hope to see more on Malaysia from you.

do what ur heart tells u. thank u for sharing with us.

By the end of the video, Robert’s got a tan you can wear on your sleeve. Way to go! Oh by the way, for anyone watching and seriously considering living in Msia with the air conditioner cranked up as often as Robert Baker was contemplating (which I do), you’d want to budget 4-5 times what Robert has budgeted. The property agent he was speaking to didn’t quite get what Robert meant - which is closer to having the AC pretty much on 24/7 whenever he’s at home (which is how I do it and my part of M’sia isn’t even as humid as Penang is).

this is amazing, please keep them coming, uncle

This is a great video! Hope u enjoyed ur time in Penang 👍🏼

Amazing video , vivid and heart warming !

Outstanding work. Beautiful drone footage. Great narrative.

Your video is so well done! It's beautiful!

I love Penang 💕💕💕

Really helpful, thank you 🙏

Love it when tubers take the time to make sure their production quality is top notch, right when they start thier channel. Very very well done! Subbed!

It’s char Koay Kak not Koay teow.. Koay teow is rice noodles while Koay Kak is rice cakes

Fantastic! Please keep the videos coming.

This is a nice video. I just moved to Penang and I love it. Thanks for the insight.

beautiful views of Penang and an inspiring point of view, thank you!

im from penang and now i live in london i miss home so much i hope this pandemic will gone soon so we all can travel and go home without worrying BOUT GETTIN COVID I REALLY ENJOY YOR VIDEO THANKS

Very inspiring. Thank you

I've been in penang back in 2013 and i loved the city so much.. kumtar george town to batu ferringhi i will definitely gonna visit it again

Penang is the Best

Wow this is an amazing documentary! I’ve lived in Malaysia from 2003 to 2009, amazing country. Visited Penang only one time for 4 days. Planning to come back to M’sia again soon.

Boy this is great! Thanks for all that in depth information! Can't believe it's already over :( will definitely subscribe! :)

Melting my heart to watch your video xxxxx

I resonated deeply with the beautiful message at the very beginning of this video. And realized the more i watched, the more i wanted to began my travels to distant lands sooner instead of later. The energy that was put out during this video was that of kindness and compassion. You have helped to put this lovely city and its people as a must see, and must spend some time getting immersed into the culture there in the near future. Ty so much for doing this and being so transparent with your information and the ideas behind them. Hope you will find a way to share more about ur life and the experiences u have had since being there, or wherever you might go next! Namaste 🙏

Really enjoyed your video! Great production and very informative. Looking forward to your next video. Keep them coming!!

Thank y'all so much dearest 🌹 Y'all such an inspiration 🥰 Appreciate y'all from the bottom of my heart 💖 Be Blissful Eternally 🙏👼🌈