Kuala Lumpur is more towards Family Orientated - children friendly, safe, peaceful, warmth, friendly, truly international, helpful and well balanced society.
I wish you people would stop this BS narrative KL is underrated.. it is estimate nearly 30 million people will visit KL this year.. its one of the top 10 global destination.. if you really believe KL is underrated.. then I have the forbidden city in Beijing to sell you for a one buck..
Malaysia doesn't like bike taxis or tuktuks because it causes more chaos, not too organized, it's already a more convenient and sophisticated mode of public transportation provided like Komuter, LRT, MRT, MONORAIL etc, Now that it is monsoon season you will find it's raining more than previous months, normal average 26°c to 30°c.. yes Dubai is more super heat @40°c and dusty sand wind also.. Lucky in KL it's not over crowded and not over polluted, while BKK, Chiang Mai and JKT as reported they're the most polluted cities in the world in 2023 and recently.. Yes, Singapore is a developed country and it's a clean city and its size is smaller than KL itself, therefore SG is easy to manage and maintain. Malaysia is a developing country, and KL is redeveloping its old and new structures, skyscrapers and landscape.. one day it will be much better than what it is now..
A key factor to consider is where you are in life, that in turn will play into what you're looking for in a place to stay long term. I was in KL for the first time earlier this year, really enjoyed my stay and I'm looking forward to visiting again. As someone who is just a few years from retirement, KL checks a lot of boxes for me. More laid back, not really a party culture. Great amenities and conveniences, good health care options, in addition to affordable living for those on a modest pension. If I were 20+ years younger, places like Bali, Bangkok, Manila, etc. would be on my radar. At this point in my life, I prefer my routine and value a more family focused and conservative place. That's what KL delivers.
Underrated maybe to Western tourists. It's a major tourist destination for tourists from Japan, Korea, China and the Middle East for a very very long time. The target market for Malaysian tourism is high net worth tourists, not the value tourists. In recent years Kuala Lumpur has beaten Dubai in terms of tourist arrivals but still below Thailand. Singapore and Bali both receive less tourists than Malaysia. ✌️
I don't agree when you're compare bali beach with kl city..you should compare Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Jakarta for city center. Then Penang,Phuket and Bali for the beach city.
Definitely you missed something on the food. Foodpanda is another delivery service. There are great restaurants. Some are hidden away (some with no food deliveries). The food from good restaurants will blow your taste buds away. Most of them are spicy though. Malay - Ikan Bakar, Nasi Lemak (from Wanjo and Village Park), Nasi Kerabu (from Kak Som), Nasi Dagang (Kak Som), Tempoyak (Kak Nik Patin House), Itik Salai Masak Lemak (Smoked Duck Curry - from Itik Salai Masthar) Mixed - Peranakan (Nyonya) from Peranakan Place. There are others but can't remember the shop name. Curry Laksa and Asam Laksa made by all races. All states and races has some variation. Fried rice also has variations from all races. Indian - Nasi Kandar, Roti Canai (and some variations), Mee Goreng, Murtabak Chinese - Prawn mee, Hokkien mee, Cantonese ying yong (vermicelli and flat rice noodles), Loh mee (fat noodles cooked in Cantonese style). Steamed bun varieties and glutinous chicken rice. Soup varieties like ABC (Carrot, Tomato, Potatoes, Onions and meat), Lotus Root, Old Cucumber, Watercress. Chicken (and some variety of meat) rice. Getting too long, I'll stop here. I'll continue with the locations if you need it.
If you like beach and sea vibes go to Langkawi which is also a duty free island so imported stuff are cheaper esp booze. KL is not Malaysia, go to Sabah( a state in Borneo) climb the mountain, go diving. They have lots of islands there.
Thank you for your honest review about living in KL. I'm watching this again to grasp all the details. Hope that you have had a pleasant stay and will come back for another visit.
What do you think of KL? BTW - I compared Bali and KL because these are the two places I am personally considering living. I am aware that it's not a "fair" comparison because they are quite different. They are simply the top two places I'm considering living, hence the comparison I made.
Since you like Bali you can check out smaller cities like Melaka or cities in the state of Perak like Ipoh or Taiping. Taiping is cooler when it rains and it rains very often because it's the wettest town in Malaysia and it's also the most historical firsts town in Malaysia.
Where are you come from bro,KL listed no 4 the most skyline building in the world,korean no 5,japan no 6,dubai no 3 If you want compare bali island with langkawi,hentian island,etc is okay
KL is not a city by a seaside. Period. If you want to live in a city by a seaside or near a seaside, go to Penang ,Melacca, Kuantan, K.Terengganu, Johor Bahru..
Thanks for the honest review, Tm. As you know, Malaysia is much more than Kuala Lumpur. If you want beaches the nearest place to go is Port Dickson which is about an hour 30 minutes from KL. It's pretty decent beach, not as great as Bali or Phuket but decent enough. Try to explore other places other than KL, you may find little gems here and there. Best beaches and ocean are located in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Numerous islands you can explore and enjoy with white sand and turquoise color water. I recommend you go snorkeling at these places such as Redang Island, Perhentian Island, Rawa Island, Tioman Island and many more. The ones in west coast are not that great except maybe Langkawi Island. But Malaysia offers excellent natural places for exploring and hiking especially its rainforest, streams and waterfalls. If you are feeling adventurous, plenty of rainforest even nearby KL that are interesting and gorgeous to see. Why don't you try places like FRIM Kepong, just 30-40 minutes outside city center. Or try showering at waterfalls at places like Kanching rainforest waterfall, Ulu Yam waterfall, Sungai Congkak Recreational Forest, Gabai Waterfalls, Tekala River Recreation Forest and many more. What I like about these places because these places are located not more than an hour outside KL. Plus, white water rafting is also gaining popularity among Malaysians. If you are feeling extra adventurous, you can try white water rafting at Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor. Gopeng River near the town of Ipoh also is a great one to try but it is two- and half-hour journey from KL. Bro, I can list many things you can do in Malaysia, but I think you can google yourself. Have nice time in Malaysia 👍
Thanks Tim. Please can you let me know all administrative steps i must do before leaving Canada in order not to taxed as an canadian resident. Please can you also let me know if data scientist jobs are in demand in thailand, vietnam, singapore and malaysia ? I m a fresher data scientist from montreal. Thanks a lot man❤
Hey Tim I just wanted to say I think you've been making some of the most valuable content on RUclips since you were in HS. It's really inspiring to see you've figured out this cool, free lifestyle at such a young age. I'm looking forward to seeing what you'll do next.
@@Life-With-Timyup, that range of price qualifies you to rent a house or luxury home at KL. Rental might differ depending on location, facilities & accommodation but positively at $600 you'll be able to rent & enjoy the perks above standard living. Good luck in finding one! ^_^
wait what?? u ve said u cant handle the humidity then u want the place to walkable?? then u not understand yet why this city was built different... u must do a lot of research why we local dont walk when there to hot for u to take..and we dont want to waste cost on something tht are not common to us..this thing we built is for us not for tourist tht only come once for a life time...but no local do..do reminder weak people just dont come..it is not our problem when it is not into ur liking..just dont expecting too much....
I'm not asking KL to change, in fact I think it should be set up for the locals. If I want to live there then of course I need to adapt to it. This video is just my thoughts after 30 days, not my plan for making KL the perfect place for me
Let it be underrated. Less people, less jam and quieter. That is how we Malaysian like it.
Not anymore. 🤭
underrated only for westerner 😂😂😂 here in KL theres lot of people like heckkk from all over the world lol…
Yea KL is not underrated anymore.. 😢
Kuala Lumpur is more towards Family Orientated - children friendly, safe, peaceful, warmth, friendly, truly international, helpful and well balanced society.
compareing KL to bali so wrong.....kl is like jakarta ..... if u want bali then go to penang or even like sabah.....
Fair but I’m trying to compare what are known as popular expat hubs. Bali and KL are cities that get talked about a lot
@@Life-With-Tim yeah comparing Bali & KL is just like comparing an apple and orange. Bali on par with Phuket & Langkawi.
Kl is definitely not Jakarta.
Still KL is a boring city compare to Jakarta or Bangkok.
@@imnotreal7922 KL receives almost 5 times more tourists than Jakarta and certainly is the most cosmopolitan hi-tech city in Southeast Asia.
I wish you people would stop this BS narrative KL is underrated.. it is estimate nearly 30 million people will visit KL this year.. its one of the top 10 global destination.. if you really believe KL is underrated.. then I have the forbidden city in Beijing to sell you for a one buck..
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Malaysia doesn't like bike taxis or tuktuks because it causes more chaos, not too organized, it's already a more convenient and sophisticated mode of public transportation provided like Komuter, LRT, MRT, MONORAIL etc,
Now that it is monsoon season you will find it's raining more than previous months, normal average 26°c to 30°c.. yes Dubai is more super heat @40°c and dusty sand wind also.. Lucky in KL it's not over crowded and not over polluted, while BKK, Chiang Mai and JKT as reported they're the most polluted cities in the world in 2023 and recently..
Yes, Singapore is a developed country and it's a clean city and its size is smaller than KL itself, therefore SG is easy to manage and maintain.
Malaysia is a developing country, and KL is redeveloping its old and new structures, skyscrapers and landscape.. one day it will be much better than what it is now..
Thanks for all the information that’s very helpful!!
A key factor to consider is where you are in life, that in turn will play into what you're looking for in a place to stay long term. I was in KL for the first time earlier this year, really enjoyed my stay and I'm looking forward to visiting again. As someone who is just a few years from retirement, KL checks a lot of boxes for me. More laid back, not really a party culture. Great amenities and conveniences, good health care options, in addition to affordable living for those on a modest pension. If I were 20+ years younger, places like Bali, Bangkok, Manila, etc. would be on my radar. At this point in my life, I prefer my routine and value a more family focused and conservative place. That's what KL delivers.
Hahahaha comparing bali with KL is soooo wrong at soooo many levels.
Underrated maybe to Western tourists. It's a major tourist destination for tourists from Japan, Korea, China and the Middle East for a very very long time. The target market for Malaysian tourism is high net worth tourists, not the value tourists. In recent years Kuala Lumpur has beaten Dubai in terms of tourist arrivals but still below Thailand. Singapore and Bali both receive less tourists than Malaysia. ✌️
I don't agree when you're compare bali beach with kl city..you should compare Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Jakarta for city center. Then Penang,Phuket and Bali for the beach city.
KL is a capital, if u wanna place like Bali, u must go Penang, Genting or Langkawi. 😊
Makes sense. I’d like to check them out.
Compare apple to apple
KL vs Jakarta (capital cities)
Penang vs Bali (Island cities)
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Definitely you missed something on the food. Foodpanda is another delivery service. There are great restaurants. Some are hidden away (some with no food deliveries). The food from good restaurants will blow your taste buds away. Most of them are spicy though.
Malay - Ikan Bakar, Nasi Lemak (from Wanjo and Village Park), Nasi Kerabu (from Kak Som), Nasi Dagang (Kak Som), Tempoyak (Kak Nik Patin House), Itik Salai Masak Lemak (Smoked Duck Curry - from Itik Salai Masthar)
Mixed - Peranakan (Nyonya) from Peranakan Place. There are others but can't remember the shop name. Curry Laksa and Asam Laksa made by all races. All states and races has some variation. Fried rice also has variations from all races.
Indian - Nasi Kandar, Roti Canai (and some variations), Mee Goreng, Murtabak
Chinese - Prawn mee, Hokkien mee, Cantonese ying yong (vermicelli and flat rice noodles), Loh mee (fat noodles cooked in Cantonese style). Steamed bun varieties and glutinous chicken rice. Soup varieties like ABC (Carrot, Tomato, Potatoes, Onions and meat), Lotus Root, Old Cucumber, Watercress. Chicken (and some variety of meat) rice.
Getting too long, I'll stop here. I'll continue with the locations if you need it.
If you like beach and sea vibes go to Langkawi which is also a duty free island so imported stuff are cheaper esp booze.
KL is not Malaysia, go to Sabah( a state in Borneo) climb the mountain, go diving. They have lots of islands there.
Cool I’ll definitely check it out, thanks :)
If you plan to live in Kuala Lumpur for a long term, you can consider living in Desa Park City, Mon Kiara
KL has a good value for your money. I hope that you had a good time and a pleasant stay.
Comparing KL (city) and Bali (beach)
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Thank you for your honest review about living in KL. I'm watching this again to grasp all the details. Hope that you have had a pleasant stay and will come back for another visit.
What do you think of KL? BTW - I compared Bali and KL because these are the two places I am personally considering living. I am aware that it's not a "fair" comparison because they are quite different. They are simply the top two places I'm considering living, hence the comparison I made.
Since you like Bali you can check out smaller cities like Melaka or cities in the state of Perak like Ipoh or Taiping. Taiping is cooler when it rains and it rains very often because it's the wettest town in Malaysia and it's also the most historical firsts town in Malaysia.
Where are you come from bro,KL listed no 4 the most skyline building in the world,korean no 5,japan no 6,dubai no 3
If you want compare bali island with langkawi,hentian island,etc is okay
about settle down.. japan makes malaysia no 1 for the country they can settle down after retired from working
Malaysian here, we wanted KL underrated.
underrated is okaaayyy, otherwise overcrowded shhhhhh!
WE MALAYSIAN HAATE TUKTUK AND MOTORBIKE RIDING SERVICE IT KINDA POLLUTED THE VIEW . LET US DOING OUR THINGS AND DONT COMPARE
So many problems with this video but comparing Bali to KL takes the cake XD
Woow...very2 diferent places to comparing bali or bangkok with KL...this is not Genius video...
KL is not a city by a seaside. Period. If you want to live in a city by a seaside or near a seaside, go to Penang ,Melacca, Kuantan, K.Terengganu, Johor Bahru..
Comparing KL with Bali and said KL has no beach? I think this reviewer not done any homework...
Not that I can walk to!
Definitely gave me a good understanding of what Kuala Lumpur would be like 👍👍👍
I am Malaysian and I agree with your point of view and you should also go to Cameron Highlands, more nature than Genting Highlands
Welcome to malaysia!
Thanks!
if you like beach maybe you should consider Penang.
Wise choice 👍
Malaysia you can live comfortably.
Thanks for the honest review, Tm. As you know, Malaysia is much more than Kuala Lumpur. If you want beaches the nearest place to go is Port Dickson which is about an hour 30 minutes from KL. It's pretty decent beach, not as great as Bali or Phuket but decent enough. Try to explore other places other than KL, you may find little gems here and there. Best beaches and ocean are located in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Numerous islands you can explore and enjoy with white sand and turquoise color water. I recommend you go snorkeling at these places such as Redang Island, Perhentian Island, Rawa Island, Tioman Island and many more. The ones in west coast are not that great except maybe Langkawi Island.
But Malaysia offers excellent natural places for exploring and hiking especially its rainforest, streams and waterfalls. If you are feeling adventurous, plenty of rainforest even nearby KL that are interesting and gorgeous to see. Why don't you try places like FRIM Kepong, just 30-40 minutes outside city center. Or try showering at waterfalls at places like Kanching rainforest waterfall, Ulu Yam waterfall, Sungai Congkak Recreational Forest, Gabai Waterfalls, Tekala River Recreation Forest and many more. What I like about these places because these places are located not more than an hour outside KL.
Plus, white water rafting is also gaining popularity among Malaysians. If you are feeling extra adventurous, you can try white water rafting at Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor. Gopeng River near the town of Ipoh also is a great one to try but it is two- and half-hour journey from KL. Bro, I can list many things you can do in Malaysia, but I think you can google yourself. Have nice time in Malaysia
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Thanks so much this is super valuable!
Thanks Tim.
Please can you let me know all administrative steps i must do before leaving Canada in order not to taxed as an canadian resident.
Please can you also let me know if data scientist jobs are in demand in thailand, vietnam, singapore and malaysia ?
I m a fresher data scientist from montreal.
Thanks a lot man❤
Illegal worker's paradise here in the KL centre. I hate to go there!
Compering KL to Bali is so wrong at many levels
Hey Tim can you come to Vietnam
Yes I’ve already been to Saigon but I plan to visit other places as well :)
Hey Tim I just wanted to say I think you've been making some of the most valuable content on RUclips since you were in HS. It's really inspiring to see you've figured out this cool, free lifestyle at such a young age. I'm looking forward to seeing what you'll do next.
Kuala Lumpur is bang for buck.
Bro discovered Gold 👀
use food panda
comparing bali to kl kinda diferent gameball.bali more like sabah.
Of course, but they're both major digital nomad hubs and personally the two places I'm deciding between.
@@Life-With-Tim bali dan sabah both my fav place for holiday
Lol..that apartment should be $400-600/month...you getting cornholed bro
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That's the normal price for a standard hotel at M'sia. The price you mentioned could be a condominium rental here per month or hotel 5 stars range
@@azwasaaidns3936 It was a condo rental for one month? Unless I'm confusing the terms. Came with cleaning etc.
@@Life-With-Timyup, that range of price qualifies you to rent a house or luxury home at KL. Rental might differ depending on location, facilities & accommodation but positively at $600 you'll be able to rent & enjoy the perks above standard living. Good luck in finding one! ^_^
wait what??
u ve said u cant handle the humidity then u want the place to walkable??
then u not understand yet why this city was built different...
u must do a lot of research why we local dont walk when there to hot for u to take..and we dont want to waste cost on something tht are not common to us..this thing we built is for us not for tourist tht only come once for a life time...but no local do..do reminder weak people just dont come..it is not our problem when it is not into ur liking..just dont expecting too much....
I'm not asking KL to change, in fact I think it should be set up for the locals. If I want to live there then of course I need to adapt to it. This video is just my thoughts after 30 days, not my plan for making KL the perfect place for me
Malaysia cannot be underated. it can only be overrated
It is underrated. Malaysia is not one of the most popular country in SEA.. but the culture is beautiful
@@DDQ96 the very crooked and corrupted country