Cost of living in Cyerjaya on 16k

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crystalvisualsActive member27 April 2021 09:30:20

Hi All
I was wondering if somebody could give me their thoughts/experience on living expenses living in Cyberjaya on 16k a month. Thoughts on both as a single occupant with accommodation, food, bills paid for and another opinion on this same wage with another person (my partner) who wont be working intially.

Any additional info is welcome as I am still considering the contract coming from the UK and putting my flat on rent.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts

LPgrl Active member

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LPgrlActive member27 April 2021 10:28:23

Hi I’ve heard on other forums that the area is quite secluded and quiet. The cost is a little less than KL but if your partner is not working then it could be expensive. You would have to take some savings. Can you hold out in making a decision if they have offered you the job? Also you can’t get a visa for fiancé you have to be married.

Fk0102 Member

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Fk0102Member27 April 2021 10:33:51

16k is it without tax or with tax. As for what I know based on comments i received for myself 10k it is good enough to live a deecent life.. 16k shldnt be a problem ...everything depend on ur lifestyle. If u have ur partner working then it wont be an issue living leisurely..

Numbeo.com can give you much updated details about expense rent, meals and transportation.

crystalvisuals Active member

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crystalvisualsActive member27 April 2021 11:23:48

Fk0102 wrote:
16k is it without tax or with tax. As for what I know based on comments i received for myself 10k it is good enough to live a deecent life.. 16k shldnt be a problem ...everything depend on ur lifestyle. If u have ur partner working then it wont be an issue living leisurely..

Numbeo.com can give you much updated details about expense rent, meals and transportation.

sorry I should have mentioned that it is 16.042k pre tax

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crystalvisualsActive member27 April 2021 11:25:55

LPgrl wrote:
Hi I’ve heard on other forums that the area is quite secluded and quiet. The cost is a little less than KL but if your partner is not working then it could be expensive. You would have to take some savings. Can you hold out in making a decision if they have offered you the job? Also you can’t get a visa for fiancé you have to be married.

Well I can hold out for another 1/2 weeks before making a decision. I have quite a bit of savings and she could leave a few months after I arrive. Thanks, I didn't realise we have to be married first.

LPgrl Active member

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LPgrlActive member27 April 2021 12:21:44

crystalvisuals wrote:
LPgrl wrote:
Hi I’ve heard on other forums that the area is quite secluded and quiet. The cost is a little less than KL but if your partner is not working then it could be expensive. You would have to take some savings. Can you hold out in making a decision if they have offered you the job? Also you can’t get a visa for fiancé you have to be married.

Well I can hold out for another 1/2 weeks before making a decision. I have quite a bit of savings and she could leave a few months after I arrive. Thanks, I didn't realise we have to be married first.

If she leaves a few months after you arrive it will be difficult for her to get a visa. They have apparently become strict with international people and on another forum if you read it says they are trying to get them all out. So my advice would be to make sure your workplace can get her a spouse visa too.

LPgrl Active member

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LPgrlActive member27 April 2021 15:38:52

Are a specific subject?

LPgrl Active member

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LPgrlActive member30 April 2021 16:52:26

Have you accepted the job yet?

crystalvisuals Active member

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crystalvisualsActive member30 April 2021 19:56:02

No not yet. I have a few days left to decide

LPgrl Active member

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LPgrlActive member30 April 2021 22:57:01

#10

Will you accept?

LPgrl Active member

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LPgrlActive member03 May 2021 13:46:19

#11

crystalvisuals wrote:
No not yet. I have a few days left to decide

Hey how you doing?

Can I ask what date was your interview please?

crystalvisuals Active member

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crystalvisualsActive member03 May 2021 14:39:24

#12

Heya.
Is been about 2 to 3 weeks now. Have you heard back yet?

LPgrl Active member

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LPgrlActive member03 May 2021 14:43:01

#13

crystalvisuals wrote:
Heya.
Is been about 2 to 3 weeks now. Have you heard back yet?

Sorry to be a pain but do you remember the exact date at all?

I’ve heard and they said “no”. So I have another interview lined up for Bahrain. Fingers crossed. Anywhere is better than here.

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crystalvisualsActive member03 May 2021 14:46:18

#14

Sorry I'm not at my pc at the moment. So can't check sorry but I believe it was a few weeks ago. Good luck with your interview. Where are you based at the moment again?

LPgrl Active member

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LPgrlActive member03 May 2021 15:05:25

#15

crystalvisuals wrote:
Sorry I'm not at my pc at the moment. So can't check sorry but I believe it was a few weeks ago. Good luck with your interview. Where are you based at the moment again?

In the UK

LPgrl Active member

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LPgrlActive member05 May 2021 07:50:06

#16

Hey have you accepted?

crystalvisuals Active member

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crystalvisualsActive member05 May 2021 09:16:56

#17

Yes I have accepted now and am doing the paper work. Its quite scary but exciting at the same time. How are you doing.

LPgrl Active member

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LPgrlActive member18 May 2021 17:37:40

#18

Hey well done for accepting. Can you tell me what did you get with your package?
Did you get accommodation?

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