Cost of living in KL..........

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Margaret3012 Member

Member since 09 April 2013

Margaret3012Member09 April 2013 14:46:49

I have got a job in Singtel.The salary offered is 2800Rm. have got 1 yr experience in IT. Is it a decent salary?
Let me know the cost of living per month
I'm Married, planning to rent an apartment ,Transport - Public Transport.

carlyle1979 Serial expat

Member since 30 January 2013

carlyle1979Serial expat09 April 2013 15:49:59

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I thought Singtel is a pure Singapore telecom operator. 2800 is not a good package for an expat. In fact, I heard that 5000 RM is legally the minimum that expats should be paid. Don't think the Malaysian government will grant you a work permit if your salary is 2800.

Since you're married, you will want to move here with your hubby. He might find it tough to get a job. Very tough. Or does he already have a job here?

johan yee Active member

Member since 30 May 2012

johan yeeActive member10 April 2013 01:38:59

Is true,if only RM2800,i dont think you can be granted a work permit.And with that amount of salary,i dont think you can have any savings monthly.

joyce.ipoh Active member

Member since 17 March 2013

joyce.ipohActive member10 April 2013 06:13:39

RM 2,800 a month? Or is it a typo?

ahmaro New member

Member since 13 February 2013

ahmaroNew member10 April 2013 09:10:10

its too low.. you need at least 5k to have just good life around

coooolguy_tdh Contributor

Member since 22 March 2012

coooolguy_tdhContributor13 April 2013 03:20:17

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I agree with all the members above.. Its too low and your chances of getting visa are almost zero. Dont take up this job. Search for a better one.

ruffin_eric New member

Member since 20 February 2013

ruffin_ericNew member17 April 2013 01:19:33

Yup, couldnt agree more. RM 2800 is too low. It is very hard to live in kl with a family with that amount of money.thank you

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