Pros and Cons of Living in Kuala Lumpur

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🌏 Ever wondered what it's really like to live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? Join Andrew as he shares his insights from over a decade of calling this vibrant city home. Recently ranked as the third most livable city in Asia and eighth globally by expats, Kuala Lumpur offers a unique blend of modernity, affordability, and cultural richness.

In this video, Andrew delves into the pros and cons of living in Kuala Lumpur, from its tax-friendly policies and warm weather to its affordable cost of living and stable banking system. He also covers the challenges, like the time zone differences and the cultural nuances that come with living in a multicultural metropolis.

00:00 Start
00:52 Tax-Friendly Country
2:43 Affordability
4:12 Banking Stability
5:19 Ease of Travel
6:20 Multicultural Environment
7:46 Time Zone Challenge
9:20 Cultural Activities and Livability Aspects
10:36 Language Barrier
11:40 Dating Scene
12:12 Air Pollution
13:30 Recap of the Pros and Cons

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[shakochon]

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.

[drand]

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

[TedPatrickBaird]

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

[jero_me]

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

[eddieohearn]

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

[MrSilverfish]

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.

[AnonozChong]

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

[Darkmatter]

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

[RetireandGo]

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

[semsem]

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. ❤

[ivanfurlani]

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

[saigonexile]

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!

[diannaboyd]

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.

[ardentblue]

A useful tip if you are in KL:
Most of the gardens, parks, forest, art galleries, museums and memorials in KL are free to enter (some of them have entrance fee, but very cheap), so you can save lots of $$$ by visiting those attractions.

[Lessingredients]

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

[bonky]

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.

[nickflintoff]

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.

[NazKam]

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

[Neeper]

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

[OneJuanWon]

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.