Cost of living

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dhyaanNew member28 February 2012 06:16:57

Hi guys
I know there are lots of people asking about cost of living and there are many replies but some of them are 1-2 years old. So I need to be updated before I sign the dotted line. In my family, I have a wife and 1.5 years old kid here is my summary, please add if I have miss something. I am only comparing this with how I lived in England.

1. 2-3 bedroom condo- fully furnished - 2500 to 2800 (could this be cheaper in suburb with access to LRT?)
2. Electricity - 400
3. Gas & Water - 100
4. Petrol & tolls - 400
5. Cable TV - 120
6. Food at home & restaurant (occasional) - 1800?
7. Entertainment (movies etc) - 200?
8. Medical nsurance for wife and kid (mine is provided by company) - 150
9. Preschool - 1000?

So in total the expenses are around 7000 MYR. My net salary is around 13K so I should be ok I believe unless I have missed some obvious things.

Any info is useful.
Thanks

HarmonieViP28 February 2012 08:54:52

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Hello dhyaan, do not hesitate to browse through the forum, it may be helpful.

Harmonie.

dhyaanNew member28 February 2012 13:21:34

Thanks Harmony, I will.

mounyActive member01 March 2012 03:19:14

Dhyaan, Check your inbox.I have provided the info

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