COST OF LIVING in PENANG MALAYSIA for Digital Nomads + Apartment Tour (BETTER than CHIANG MAI?!) 🇲🇾
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- čas přidán 8. 02. 2020
- We spent 6 weeks living in Penang Malaysia: definitely a must see sight for tourists, but is a good digital nomad destination? In this travel guide, I give a detailed breakdown of our budget and costs of living in Georgetown - including a tour of our apartment at Straits Garden Suites.
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I've also included some tips on the best place to stay, what to eat in Penang and some must see sights - including Batu Ferringhi beach, Straits Quay and the Jalan Jelutong night market.
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I am a Penangite. Thank you for promoting Penang, Pearl of the Orient and a Food Paradise, too.
Hey do you have a Facebook account... I'm going to Shift in Penang.. Can you tell me more about Penang?
I'm a Penangite, and I'm glad you enjoy the life here in this lovely island. :)
Thanks for your welcome! I love Penang :)
My husband and me visited Penang in December 2017 and have lovely memories of this clean, serene city with down to earth people
We are from india
Amazing man! Thanks for all the solid videos
Thanks so much!
Great video mate! We need more of these kinds of videos for digital nomads :)
Chris the Freelancer hey Chris, that means a lot coming from you mate! Thanks! Hope you're all safe in the current situation
Very Nice Video !.......Thank you, I learned a lot about Penang.....Happy New Year !....
Another great video, the apartment you guys rented looked amazing, need to get some tips off you for when I go back to Bangkok. Keep up the great videos
Connor Eadie cheers Connor! Feel free to shoot me an email at oneshotryan@gmail.com - happy to try and help!
Such a well structured video and thoughtfully put together.
Very much enjoyed it
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Selamat everyone! It has been pointed out to me in the comments that there ARE in fact many co-working spaces on the island. My mistake!!
sounds like youve got it all covered! 👍
always love your very detail information man
Thank you!
So good information.. thank you so much! I like it!
Great video. You had me confused to start off, with the map rotated around :P
It’s nice to see a different part of Malaysia. I liked this total travel guide. Like you mentioned, I liked the colonial feel of Georgetown. Look at those apartments! Super nice! Totally somewhere I would like to stay. The cost wasn’t too bad as well for all that it includes.
Yeah I think it was a pretty good deal overall. Thailand is much more affordable in general though.
Awesome tips for Penang! We plan to visit soon. A great comparison to Chiang Mai for us as we have done Chiang Mai too. The daily spend is actually really good! I can see why it is also popular for digital nomads.
Yeah I definitely recommend it for a long stay - loads to do with the kids there too!
this is a really helpful vlog, thanks for this one
You’re welcome!
about to embark on a journey to Penang, in part because of your video! so thanks!
It looks like you took a great decision to stay in the more local area of Georgetown. The apartment look pretty cool, very modern and spacious. I love the bedroom with those lovely floor to ceiling windows. I can't believe how cheap it was for all that luxury!
It was a good deal!
Yes. Penang is indeed a very nice place to live and yet still consider affordable. Very nice video and nice introduction about the life in Jelutong,
Mark Goh I miss it there a lot, can’t wait to go back again
Awesome. Thank you. 👍👍👍👍👍
Still can't believe how beautiful Penang Island was - I only stayed there for five days, and still can't get enough of it. Really miss the food and the cost! Love all of those amazing murals. And you stayed in a much, much better place that I did, LOL. The infinity pool looks amazing, and not bad Nasi Kandar place nearby! A bit pricier accommodation than I expected, but still a good bargain, I suppose, if you are comparing it with London!
Thanks for sharing!
I really loved Penang, I stayed in the same building for a week. Penang being an Island is quite expensive what I came to know from one of the Grab Driver when I was there, and when I told him the apartment which I booked how much it cost me he said you really got a good deal :)... I find certain things definitely is cheaper in Malaysia if I compare with Thailand or even Vietnam where I have stayed for like 3 months.
We spent a lot on our apartment, but everything else in Penang was pretty affordable imo
Well done very good explanation
The hidden gem is Moonlight Bay. Beautiful apartment is close to the beach and Batu Ferringhi check it out when in Penang
Great video! That's a pretty good deal compared to Toronto - love the building's pool too!
Thanks! The pool was a real highlight
Nice nice video as usual! It's very interesting to have a breakdown of the costs of living there. How long are you planning to stay? We really want to go to Georgetown to explore all the graffiti! PS. All those Totoros!!!! Love it!
Thanks guys! We stayed in Penang for about 6 weeks in total. Haha yeah our Airbnb host was a big Ghibli fan
Great video! Definitely interested, but that music is CRAZY!!!
Awesome I wish to travel like ya someday 🥴
Thanks for watching!
I'm seriously looking to retire in Maylasia, watched your video and most impressed. Nice to have a Brit providing the commentary and using GBP rather than Dollars for once. Certainly will check out Georgetown. Informative video thanks for time to put on here.
You may try the Penang Digital Library for your work which is near to your accommodation! 😄
Thanks for the tip, looks like a cool space!
Ya bonks bruv, there's tons of coworking spaces. :) I tried them all out when I was there last year but the one I settled on was MSOGO Coworking Space, in Prangin Mall. In my opinion it is the best one because its right in the middle of George Town. I spent almost 3 months there and stayed in all of the different parts of the city but the office was always a short walk into this central point. Plus it had an amazing sushi place downstairs and a subway which supplied me with healthy salads at lunch.
Oh I see other people are saying this. Don't mean to pile on, was just surprised to hear it in the video.
Yep, my mistake!
Great video. Thank you. Kind of funny comparing prices in home country...so very irrelevant, but people love doing it.
It gives some perspective at least
7:40 If you have leased it for 1 year, it would have costed half the price on monthly basis. Cost of living in Malaysia is quite low(compared to any other ASEAN countries) due to multiple subsidies,ie. gas, petrol and electricity coupled with no GST.
With denghi fever rampant, a high floor (20th) is a good precaution. I scored a three-bed, two-bathroom apartment for RM1,400 a month (say Stg.265) in Eden Seaview in Batu Ferringhi.
The Cities Must Visit In Malaysia:
1. Kuala Lumpur, Capital City of Malaysia.
2. Georgetown, Penang (Pulau Pinang/Penang Island).
3. Pulau Langkawi/Langkawi Island, Kedah.
4. Melaka Town, Melaka.
5. Kuching, Sarawak (East Malaysia) *Cities of Cats & Hornbill.
6. Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (East Malaysia).
7. Cameron Highlands & Genting Highlands, Pahang.
8. Putrajaya... U Can Visit Putra Mosque.
Thanks for your tips!
Lets not forget Cyberjaya. The fastest internet in Malaysia. Average speed is 1Gbps which is a whole lot faster than many countries in Asia.
@@cleanenergyinside1921 but nothing to explore, just fast internet.
@@massabranexplorer3330 Yeah, you got a point there. Just many foreign engineers and tech people living there because of the fast internet and relatively good cafes and coworking spots.
@@cleanenergyinside1921 Even in Penang we found the internet speeds very fast
Dont forget to promote that "Penang Darul Sampah" too...
The apartment looked amazing and definitely cheap by US standards.. I can't wait to try all the food too..We are going there in April.. Just a question though..Is it really true that you can't get in the water at Batu Ferringhi because of the jellyfish?? We are trying to decide if we should skip the beach there as we only have 3 days to explore... Anyway, awesome video as always! 😄
Yes it is true, I think it's seasonal but I'm not sure on the details. I would head to Penang National park instead, go to Turtle Beach and Monkey beach :)
Awesome video bro! I'm paying $4 USD per night living in a Hostel.
Love your Vblog..
Thanks sir
Thanks for watching!
Theres a common misunderstanding of the use of the word colonial architecture, because the a more accurate term is Straits Eclectic Architecture, which refers to the shop houses or mansions lived and built by the local Straits Chinese/BabaNyonya, the architecture layout and function is heavily dictated by Straits Chinese Culture but at the same time carreis heavy styling influence from the British, whereas true and proper Colonial buildings may refer to Government buildings or British Resident Bungalows or Churches as they are used and commisioned by the then British administrators
Thanks for the clarity!
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We tend to gravitate to the more local outskirts too, but I am sure you've figured that out by now... 😎 How did you manage to get that infinity pool clip with no one in it?? How did you find communicating with the locals while living here--do they all know enough English or did you learn some Malaysian words? Pretty impressive views from your balcony! Oh, that's who was with you & Emma in the first video we watched, lol. Did you ever go body-build in the gym? 💪😄 You make a good case for living in Penang...but I wonder if our dollar would be better stretched in Thailand... Look at y'all, doing a walk-by! 👍
They close the pool for cleaning at certain times of day ;) English is spoken quite widely around Malaysia, so we got by quite easily! Overall, I think your money goes further in Thailand (especially with accommodation), but daily costs are pretty similar if you stick to local vendors
Gotcha...good to know
Wow Penang!!!
I love penang, its very budget traveling there. I want go to penang again if this pandemic over.
Thanks for the info ... as I’m looking to stay on Penang 🇲🇾 for near a month ... early next year ( May stay at 2 different locations on the island, so to experience different areas. )
( depends on coronavirus lockdown restrictions ) ... as I’m an Australian 🇦🇺 flying from the Philippines 🇵🇭
I’ve looking at the different between in prices with Airbnb & Agoda
Hi Anthony, sounds great - Penang is a great place to stay. Good luck with your trip!
Penang nasi kandar is the best food in this planet 💕😘😋
Yes!
What about staying long-term? Is it true that one has to have a huge amount of money to do so, per Malaysia's rules?
im looking for the cost because i might enroll
Great video. That apartment would probably be half the cost if you sign a one-year contract.
Very true. I'm sure you can better deals from local agents too
Anyone can give me more information about Penang??? I'm going to shift there very soon.
I wanted to focus on the content but the background music doesn't let me...
Penang is like Vegas after three days its time to leave, been there three times and loved it but not live there.K.L yes
Love both places, but personally prefer Penang for living
As i am already expat from 2016 in Bangkok i would like to ask . Malaysia seems interesting but is as secure like Thailand ?
Can ask your opinion about Healthcare Thailand VS Malaysia ?
Witch one is the best hospital in KL and Penang ?
Malaysia is just as secure as Thailand, maybe even more so in some regards. It's very safe. I've been lucky enough to not need any healthcare in either country, so I can't give you a good answer on that.
@@OneShotAdventures Truly many thanks for your answer 🥰
Healthcare is excellent and reasonable. I tend to make trips out for investigations egMRI & medical treatments. In Penang you have quite a choice. Prices are not expensive.
However dental & opticians used to be cheap but on this trip in 2022 the prices have crept up quite a bit and not great savings compared to UK (crown £500 compared to £750 in UK, Variluz Essillon lens - not much difference). Hope this helps.
How did you find it?
Thanks for the vid! Would you recommend Penang over KL for a vegan? I've been told Chiang Mai and Bangkok is cheaper and better food. What do you think?
There are plenty of vegan spots in both Penang and KL. Malaysian food has lots of crossover with Indian cuisine, so there are tonnes of veggie dishes. Chiang Mai and Bangkok are cheaper yes, but food is subjective. Both Malaysian and Thai food are some of the best in the world.
@@OneShotAdventures Thanks for the info. I guess I'll try both to see which one I like more. Start with Chiang Mai and work my way down?
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As a hardcore man utd fan ,I am inviting u to my rest anytime u feel free...I dont mind a CHELSEA fan, afterall we can get along ,becks of our connection of JOSE,MATIC,MATA and many more...looking forward yo see u in penang.take care.
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Good choice to stay away from Batu Ferringhi n Tg Tokong area.
I would take Penang over Chiang Mai Thailand any day.
Fair enough. We really enjoyed the outskirts of Chiang Mai, near the University in Suthep. Much quieter than the city centre!
@@OneShotAdventures I have not spent a night in Chiang Mai City since 2004. When i am traveling in northern Thailand i make a huge loop around Chiang Mai just to avoid it. It really lost its charm for me. There are times i feel as if i am somewhere in Europe because of the foreigners. But true there are areas on the outskirts of the city not so bad. I just did not travel half way around the planet to be surrounded by the very people i was trying to get away from.
To each their own I guess. Luckily there are lots of places away from tourists 👍
2 mms in accommodation.
go to east coast of malaysia... more worth it... cheap food, cheap everything
So Chiang Mai is way cheaper ? Thx
Yes
I wonder if I could eat. anything in Malaysia due to their use of seed oils and palm oil. You don't know what's in the street food. It's best for your health to eat at home.
The sushi restaurant below the apartment is horrrrrrrribleeeee.. the worst sushi I’ve had, I swear to never go back there.
Haha I didn't think it was that bad. The selection on the carousel isn't always great, but the menu items were good!
Ouch that was expensive... its Airbnb that makes it that high.
True, wouldn't book on Airbnb there again
Isn't over 800 a month for this apartment a rip off?
It’s Airbnb
I feel thats quite expensive. I've seen much better deals. But for others from other countries, that might already be cheap, I dont know
Penang/Malaysia is a bit more expensive than other SE Asian countries. Probably cheaper when you don't use Airbnb too
@@OneShotAdventures Ah okay I see, you did stay with AirBnB? I thought it was rented
@@i-am-your-conscience Info is all in the video
Freaky unnatural 60s haircut aside, excellent choice going with a redhead - fellow aficionado myself. Interesting video. Thank you from Seattle, a place I hope to relocate from very soon.
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I lived on Penang island when on duty serving with the RAAF 1974-1980 in two tours. Now this was sometime ago and quite obviously some things have changed. Then food poisoning was a constant problem if you ate from the roadside food providers, I daresay in some cases it could still be a problem as I don't believe there is government inspections of food vender preparation cleanliness. This would apply to most of south east asia as food goes off so quickly in the tropics. Any slight wound sustained can become infected quite quickly due to the constant heat and humidity. Things to consider are the availability and quality of medical treatment and what type of insurance you have to cover these costs. The heat and humidity can become quite intolerable as it is with you 24/7 unless you have access to air conditioning. Last but certainly not least is the type of government Malaysia has. It was styled after the British Westminster system but as it is a Muslim country there are laws there that do not sit well with a westerner used to UK, Australian, US and other more enlightened country's type of government. It's basically before you chose to live in a country there is much more to consider then just the cost of living there.
You seem to have a rather outdated view of modern Malaysia. Things have changed a lot since the 1980s! I was in Malaysia for several months and never once got food poisoning from any vendor (often eating from Nasi Kandars daily). If you are a fussy or nervous eater, I would recommend sticking to restaurants and cafes. Most have pretty strict food regulations in place, not to mention you have western supermarkets like Tesco to shop at. I also received some minor medical attention in Penang and was very impressed by the quality of care. Moreover, the people of Penang are very friendly and welcoming. As a westerner used to the UK, I had a wonderful time there. There are laws in the UK that do not sit well with me either. No country is perfect. If you are making your decision to move there based on one basic cost of living video, that’s a problem. I’d always recommend visiting first to see if you like it.
The tropics and I are not friends that's true but even recently the availability of medical care especially care for serious life threatening situations in most of south east asia including Penang is not what you would call first class.
After all Malaysia is still considered a third class developing country. I was basically looking at their their adherence to Muslim Sharia law which is archaic in the extreme, especially to Muslim women.
I would not ever consider living in Malaysia myself apart from any thing else you need to have faith in the government of a country you live in otherwise you could not ever feel safe in my opinion. I was bought up in a democratic and guaranteed freedom of speech country, Australia. You can't voice any views against the Malaysian government in public without being arrested, do your homework. This was true 40 years ago and is probably more true now.
@@Robbie1949 Thanks for sharing your view Robert, however I have to recommend that you take your own advice and do a little homework of your own.
Sharia/Islamic Law plays a very small role in the whole Malaysian legal system and is a state law matter. It also ONLY applies to Muslims. In fact, Malaysia often uses English common law, equity law and statues.
The constitution of Malaysia also guarantees freedom of speech, although I do concede that this has been abused in recent years by the right wing government. No foreigners have been arrested for voicing their views.
Malaysia is still a developing country, however they are on the edge of changing that. In many ways they are ahead of "developed" countries like Australia. For example, Penang (and most of Malaysia) has faster overall internet speeds than Australia, Canada and the US. In fact, the Penang government have now made fibre optic internet a utility in all new apartment buildings, while Australia ranks 50th in the world for internet speeds.
You are obviously not a fan of Malaysia and that's fair enough. This is just a basic video, covering the baseline costs of living there. Luckily for you, nobody is forcing you to go back 😊
you overpaid mate
For Airbnb in that building it was about average