Hong Kong’s traffic is notorious for being congested, but as Malaysians, we are no strangers to traffic jams, particularly in cities like KL or Penang.
However, not everyone finds the issue of traffic jams to be a dealbreaker for them, like these Hong Kong YouTubers who had a surprising comment about driving conditions in Penang.
HK YouTubers say driving in Penang is less stressful
In a clip shared by the couple named Miki and Raymond on their own YouTube channel, they shared their experience of living in Malaysia for over a year, including how their initial move to Penang gradually turned into a long-term decision.
When they first landed in Malaysia, the couple admitted that it wasn’t exactly a positive one, saying that they found the country to be “outdated”.
However, as the days went by, their fondness for Malaysia grew and they soon came to appreciate how affordable the cost of living was here compared to Hong Kong.
“Renting a 600-square-foot house in Hong Kong costs HKD 18,500 (about RM10,395). But in Penang, renting a 4,800-square-foot house only costs around RM2,000 – RM4,000. For our unit, which is considered to be high end, comes with 3 parking lots,” said Raymond.
Aside from the affordable housing costs, the couple also praised Penang for its parking fees, which usually costs RM2 per hour and added that they found its driving in the state to be “less stressful” compared to Hong Kong.
Driving in Hong Kong is a luxury but in Penang, it’s a necessity. Come experience Malaysia for yourself, don’t listen to others.
On top of that, Miki and Raymond also said that they noticed their quality of life had vastly improved after moving to Malaysia, adding that living here had given them opportunities to explore popular places like Cameron Highlands and Ipoh.
Watch the clip here:
To all the Penangites, do you agree with the couple’s opinion on Penang’s traffic and living costs? Share with us in the comments!
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