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10:48 am
October 8, 2009


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?

8:51 pm
October 8, 2009


sputjam

Santri

posts 18

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.

6:51 pm
December 16, 2009


devilkitty

Santri

posts 19

i think he can, hey, i just make around $200 a month from my house rent and i live in jakarta, i survive! >:p

4:07 pm
December 17, 2009


shawty

New Member

posts 2

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

6:43 am
December 18, 2009


devilkitty

Santri

posts 19

Post edited 11:44 pm – December 17, 2009 by devilkitty


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.

11:13 am
December 23, 2009


Ketut

Abangan

posts 3

Easy as that double balinese salary for month.  If want go out to club or need expense just pretend love bule.

3:27 pm
December 26, 2009


Endy

Abangan

posts 4

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 :(

5:20 pm
November 11, 2010


ice108

New Member

posts 1

i agree with andy, i dont want to say that money is everything,
but it is important if u'd like to provide proper life for ur beloved family.
no need the branded luxurious goods, but health, education, proper food,
proper place to live.

me, just like devilkitty,well lukcy me i got more a bit than $200, but still strugling
to get better life.. though i still able to go to movie once in 2 weeks.

so, i suggest u to provide some more money if u love ur family and want them to have
proper life. i am sure u do :)



 
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