A MOTHER has revealed that she ditched the UK and moved to a country 12 hours away.
Now, Tamira Hutchinson, her Chris and their three children live in , a Southeast Asian country known for its beautiful beaches and impressive rainforests.
A bargain hunter mum has opened up on her affordable cost-of-living after she left the UK and moved to a Southeast Asian countryCredit: tiktok/@thehutchinsons
Now, Tamira Hutchinson, her husband Chris and their three daughters are able to eat out for less than £20Credit: tiktok/@thehutchinsons
Since relocating abroad to , Tamira has given people an insight into just how living in Malaysia actually is.
Posting on, Tamira, who is known alongside her hubby and their three – Olivia, Scarlett and Bella – as ‘The Hutchinsons’, said: “Recently I spoke to my sister and she told me that in the , a Happy Meal now costs £4.50 – that is absolutely insane.”
While Tamira and her family used to visit McDonald’s for a cheap meal out, now they can indulge in tasty food for a fraction of the price – and they can get included too.
Tamira, who added: “We’ve come out on a Wednesday as a family to eat out – it was something that became unaffordable for us as a family-of-five to do in the UK.”
As the family arrived at a typical Malaysian , Tamira’s daughter Bella opted for salted chicken popcorn with rice, which cost just £2.40.
Meanwhile, Scarlett had duck, which arrived with rice and soup and cost only £3.
The family also ordered a chicken katsu curry, which was around £3, as well as a huge plate of chicken satay for everyone to share, which was priced at just £4.
As Tamira tucked into a chicken skewer, she beamed: “12 of these satays – £4 – and they are the best satays I’ve ever tried.”
On top of this, the family ordered a portion of fries, numerous Coca-Colas and then for dessert, shared a portion of banana pancakes, which was at only £1.30.
Overjoyed by the delicious and super purse-friendly meal, the shared: “Midweek meal and all of that, including drinks, which included a as well, was £19.50, which means it’s actually affordable for us as a family-of-five to eat out midweek – I think a McDonald’s in the UK costs more than that nowadays.”
How easy is it to move abroad?
Brexit means British citizens now have to apply for visas to move to countries within the EU. While some countries residency restrictions are easier than others, here's what you need to do at home before moving:
- Notify HMRC about your upcoming move.
- Let your local authority know and provide a forwarding address.
- Contact your mortgage and utility providers and bank before leaving.
- If you have paid enough UK national insurance contributions, you can qualify for a state pension abroad – contact the International Pension Centre .
- You can sign up to the Royal Mail’s redirection service .
- If you have outstanding student loans, contact the Student Loans Centre .
- If you have children, give due notice to childcares and schools.
The clip, which was posted under the username @ thehutchinsons , has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 42,300 views.
Social media users were stunned by how cheap the family’s meal was and many who live in the UK flocked to the comments to share how much they often spend to eat out.
One person said: “One main course [in] most places is around £18.50+. You got a bargain and lovely food.”
Another added: “Family of four which includes an 18-year-old and 15-year-old….. easily costs £150/£200 with no for us to go out.”
A third commented: “The UK is far too expensive for a family of five to do anything.”
Meanwhile, someone else chimed in: “McDonald’s for 5 of us is at least £50! It’s not a cheap treat anymore.”
At the same time one user simply gushed: “Cheaper and healthier.”
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