Malaysia
Will I save money living in Malaysia?
We asked expats if they save money living in Malaysia. They said...
"Exceeded. We can do almost anything financially because our money goes so much further. A high end Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles with sushi will run around $150 in Los Angeles in Tojong Tokong, Straights Quay, Marina which is high end costs less then $30.00 for two people," said another expat in Penang, Malaysia.
"Exceeded them, definitely. Cost of Living is very low here, except for wine and spirits, which are taxed heavily. But I can still get a tin of cheap beer for @US$1. My 3BR/2B penthouse condo costs US$600/month and has a gym, pool, mall, and loads of cafes and shops withing strolling distance. I tend to eat local and avoid Fast Food places which are considered "luxury" restaurants here," wrote a member who made the move to Kuching, Malaysia.
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Will I save money living in Malaysia?
If you live in Malaysia, newcomers to Malaysia would love to hear your answer to this question.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
