Hi everyone,
I’m planning to relocate to Kuala Lumpur within the next year to be with my Malaysian wife, who has a stable job and owns a lovely apartment in the city. We’re both in our early-30s, and I’m moving to start a family together.
A bit about me: I’m a British citizen currently working in Canada as a data analyst/engineer, with 10 years of experience across the UK, Australia, and Canada. I earn over 30,000 MYR a month, have around 500,000 MYR in savings, and will be moving on a spouse visa. While I’ve visited KL briefly, I’ve never lived in Asia and only speak English. I’m keen to integrate and adapt to life in Malaysia but am struggling to picture what my day-to-day life might look like.
I’d appreciate any advice or insights, particularly on:
I’m planning to relocate to Kuala Lumpur within the next year to be with my Malaysian wife, who has a stable job and owns a lovely apartment in the city. We’re both in our early-30s, and I’m moving to start a family together.
A bit about me: I’m a British citizen currently working in Canada as a data analyst/engineer, with 10 years of experience across the UK, Australia, and Canada. I earn over 30,000 MYR a month, have around 500,000 MYR in savings, and will be moving on a spouse visa. While I’ve visited KL briefly, I’ve never lived in Asia and only speak English. I’m keen to integrate and adapt to life in Malaysia but am struggling to picture what my day-to-day life might look like.
I’d appreciate any advice or insights, particularly on:
- Work: How do European expats typically find the working environment in KL? Is the professional culture easy to adapt to?
- Community: How welcoming is KL for expats? Is it easy to make friends and build a social circle?
- Earnings: What salary range is realistic for someone with my background in data analytics/engineering to live comfortably and support a family?
- General tips: Any advice or insights to help me adjust and thrive in KL?
