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elliot_spencer



Joined: 26 Feb 2007
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 3:50 pm    Post subject: Live well in Jakarta Reply with quote

Hey guys.. After reading posts. I can see that the ave salary is 8,5mill a month. I was wondering what type of life this would let you live?

How much do you need to live well in Jakarta?

Thanks
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rayman



Joined: 24 May 2003
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

All relative, but if you're single and can live without a car, I'd say Rp15 million/month would allow you to live pretty well without having to think too much about money. 8.5/month and you'd be making too many sacrifices to make it worth while for more than a few months in my opinion. Others would disagree.
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spunkmonkey



Joined: 16 Jun 2009
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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if you're single and can live without a car


If you are single and do not have any financial commitments and do not want to save but rather just enjoy your tour of duty, 8.5 will be fine (on condition you are not paying rent).

If you are in JKT for the long haul and are thinking of settling down, you will need the 15 to make it worth the struggle.
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Zorobabel



Joined: 13 Feb 2006
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think rayman's guide is pretty good: http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=64476
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Fishy



Joined: 18 Apr 2006
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:35 am    Post subject: Re: Live well in Jakarta Reply with quote

elliot_spencer wrote:
Hey guys.. After reading posts. I can see that the ave salary is 8,5mill a month.

Thanks


Hi Elliot, 8.5 is not the average, this is rock bottom. With minimal qualifications you can earn more than this in an entry level job.
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malu



Joined: 22 Apr 2007
Posts: 1344
Location: Sunny Java

PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:11 pm    Post subject: Re: Live well in Jakarta Reply with quote

Fishy wrote:


Hi Elliot, 8.5 is not the average, this is rock bottom.


True. I doubt you will find anyone paying less than that in Jkt or surrounding area.
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