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10:48
Oct 8
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williams2russia
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I am Valentine's friend. He does not read or write in English, only Russian. Can he realistically live on the Island of Borneo with his wife and daughter for only $200 per month?
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20:51
Oct 8
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sputjam
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| Santri | posts 18 |
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I suppose you can. many indonesian earn much less than that and they look alright. Eat tempe, rice, nuts etc. No vodka and meat.
If he wants to live at an even lower cost, maybe he can join the dayak tribes
Unfortunately, the best part of borneo is on the malaysian side, the north east. But you will not be able to live on that income in the urban areas.
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18:51
Dec 16
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devilkitty
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| Santri | posts 19 |
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i think he can, hey, i just make around $200 a month from my house rent and i live in jakarta, i survive! >:p
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16:07
Dec 17
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shawty
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| Abangan | posts 2 |
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almost impossible..especiall with wife and a daughter..
except the daughter not going to school..
wife cook everyday (vegetables only..not gonna make it for meats)
never dream to buy alcohol..
and just rent one room..
back again...which part of borneo
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6:43
Dec 18
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devilkitty
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| Santri | posts 19 |
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well, yes, with family it's nearly impossible unless they live in "Pedalaman" or Borneo in the 80s. If he lived alone i think he could.
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11:13
Dec 23
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Ketut
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| Abangan | posts 3 |
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Easy as that double balinese salary for month. If want go out to club or need expense just pretend love bule.
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15:27
Dec 26
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Endy
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| Abangan | posts 3 |
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Is that including utilities, accomodatio, transportation, health insurance? $200/months does not cover healthy meals for a family, unless he is prepared to
eat rice and vegetables everyday,
using foot as means of transportation and
risking malarias dengue fever without reliable health care/services
..and it goes on and on...Indonesia is expensive now.. no longer a bargain destination 
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