I have a couple of years to go to retire and the plan is to leave the USA after some 40 years here. I am considering coming to Malaysia for a 2-3 month period to explore what it might be like and whether we can adjust. I am an American of Indian origin, my wife is of Pakistani origin. I have a 10 year old son.
The most important thing is a great school for my son, a safe place to live close by. It would help my wife to have a few Pakistani families in the community, Americans and Indian for me.
I am trying to assess costs, whether one can live decently with about $2000-2250 US each month in a good neighbourhood. What cities should I consider and where in such a city.
Retiring in Malaysia with family
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547
mont kiara, bangsar would be few of the good areas
2k should be enough
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Pardon my ignorance but is "mont kiara, bangsar" separate cities or suburbs in KL? Do they have a good school or two?
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Zahmed wrote:Pardon my ignorance but is "mont kiara, bangsar" separate cities or suburbs in KL? Do they have a good school or two?
If want to stay in expat's place, or quality place to stay. USD2k - 3k is only enough for rental instead. however you have to spend some monies for your son education. international school fees in malaysia is quite high considered as.
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Wow! I thought cost of living in Malaysia may be less high. Some had suggested Penang or Johar something down south. I was looking at a possible 2 bedroom condo to rent, schoolfees for my son, health care cost and such.
Here in the USA, it obviously varies by the city and the area within a city.
547
you can get unfurnished place in bangsar for 1k usd/month
547
hi
2k usd rental? yea sure,,,depends where you want to stay,,,
bangsar is an expat area, and you can get a decent place for rm3000 /month even rm2000-2500
can even get 4k usd a month, the point is,,, the total budget is usd2250/month which is rm7000/month
rm2500/month for rent
rm2500/month for home cooking
rm500/month for water/electrical/astro/interet
rm1500/month fees for a 10year old child
ofcourse if you look at the upper end,,its not enough,,,
this is just an idea,,its best you come and have a look for yourself
hope my 2cents helps
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^ good information you have, thanks.
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