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Last activity 12 January 2016 by Mihir30

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Mihir30

Hi,

this is Mihir. I had few communication earlier with gravitas and other member @ approx. salary range for an expat.

I am currently in India and will be moving to KL by 1st of April-2016. the company has offered  package of RMB 14,800 per month. I am still negotiating with them to have increase upto 18-20K.

I would like to know whether 18-20k range is ok for a family( comprises of 4 people) ?? what @ school expenses ?? is education is costlier ??  whether buying  a car is costlier in KL ??

you can also let me know if I have missed anything from my consideration.

Thanks,

Mihir

mtariqkhan

Hi Mihir,

Hope that you would be fine.
From which industry are you? I mean IT, Hospitality, Education etc..

The salary depends on several factors like experience, industry, skills etc ..

The salary offered looks very good and its right to negotiate.
Education is costly for non-malaysians here. Even primary education is costly.

You can live a decent life here.

Let me break-down the expenses for you

- Living in condo : 1500 to 3000 / month
- Food : 30 to 40 / day ( If going out every day ). 10 to 20 if cooking at home.
- Medical : Very costly. Your employer should offer you Family Medical otherwise say NO.
- Education : I am not sure about this but its will be costly.
- Car : You can apply for bank loan. 500 to 1000 / month installment

Now you can get an idea of the expenses you have to do.

Where your office is located?
You can get many options of living, from affordable to elite. Again it depends on you what you prefer.


Hope this would be helpful

Regards,,

Mihir30

Hi,
Thanks for quick reply.
This is an Swiss based MNC located on jalan astaka, selangor.
Got an initial idea @ the approx expenses from you. Thanks for details.
But what @ the rentals close to office area mentioned above  ?? Any idea ??

mtariqkhan

Please mention full address. I don't know which area is it. Jalan means street so I don't know the area.

For rentals, you can visit www.ibilik.my , www.mudah.my

Regards,

Mihir30

Hay hi,
The full address of office is.
Lot 8 Jalan Astaka U8/84 Seksyen U8, Unit 1-01 (1st Floor), 40150, Selangor, Malaysia
Thanks for your help.

ATM2005

Bhai  welcome

accommodation & schooling will take 50% of  salary depending upon school & accommodation u r looking for
don't negotiate to much then company will look for cheaper options!!!!  i feel
15 k is good but  after  6 months

Mihir30

Thanks buddy.
Who are you ?? And how long u r there in KL??

asockumar

The education in international will cost RM3000-4000. Car sedan type can get RM90k, depends what type of loan , Monthly have to pay RM900 around.

Mihir30

Thanks for the info.
Mihir

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