Cost of Living for a 5 member family in Jakarta

Last activity 14 November 2012 by pusran

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kvardhanMember05 November 2012 09:18:50

We are a family of 4 adults( 2 us and 2 in-laws) and 1 kid planning to move to Jakarta .My hubby's company is offering 5K USD per month apart from a 15 K annual perks.

I am yet to find any employment opportunity.Suggest if this income is decent enough to take up this opportunity.

FredIndonesia Expert05 November 2012 14:20:15

28205

That's about Rp48,000,000/month
Minimum wage varies around Rp1.2 million depending on where you are.
Time to take a wild shot in the dark as to how you can live.

If you searched a few threads, you'll find this answer on several.

fourwillyActive member06 November 2012 12:08:56

I'm Indonesian, for Indonesian like me. it would be more than enough and start my own business. Live large than you have to spend a lot more.

pusranMember14 November 2012 00:19:31

(moderated : off topic + pls post in the housing section)

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