Hi
I have an offer of $4600 per month which included accomodation($800), car+driver+gas. This is a NET salary. My office is close to BLOK M. I intend to stay close to the office. Can you please help me understand if I would be able to sat comfortably and how much i would be able to save up(considering I dont drink)
Thanks
MP
Is USD 4600 per month a good salary?
MPSK
20 May 2012 11:00:30
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Fred
20 May 2012 14:09:38
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That works out at Rp42.5 million per month.
The house is way too expensive but you aren't actually paying so don't worry.
Living near work is a good move as Jakarta traffic is terrible at best.
How well will you live?
Local minimum wage is about Rp1.5 million/month.
How does 28 times minimum wage sound to you? That's what you're on.
MPSK
20 May 2012 14:37:17
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thank you so much for your help.
how much a house would cost within 2-3km radius of blok m market. upper limit of accommodation for me is $800. you think $1000 is enough to get through a month(excluding house, car,driver, fuel)?
Fred
20 May 2012 15:47:23
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You're bang in the middle of a really busy, expensive area.
Not a place I'd choose to live unless I had to.
Google "rumah disewa "
Look for estates with security. Most have.
That and google maps should look after your problem.
Here's an example. Big and expensive, but nice.
http://www.rumahdanproperti.com/rumah/r50268.aspx
More
http://depok-jawabarat.olx.co.id/q/ruma … ok-m/c-363http://www.ooh-gitu.com/iklanamany/82-a … daria-city
Big rule - If it's priced in US$ - Ignore it.
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