Monthly Cost for Food and Toiletries

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khailsabella Active member

Member since 27 February 2012

khailsabellaActive member18 June 2012 14:28:44

Hi! Will be leaving for Jakarta soon. Can anybody please tell me how much I should have for food to survive for a month (until end of July)?
I'm bringing toiletries for my 1st month, but would you mind giving me an idea (a girl, preferably) as to how much a month's girly supply of toiletries costs?

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

A smile is the universal welcome.
Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert19 June 2012 02:43:22

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Remember - Local people have to live here too and they don't usually make anything like an expat salary.
You should have few problems.

themel Active member

Member since 03 September 2011

themelActive member19 June 2012 12:26:00

I doubt it'll be more than a million a month.
Except if you constantly buy makeup from intl brands, which I don't recommend. Better pick up a few things at your airport first!

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