Expatriate Forums in Malaysia

jr06 · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:51 pm Post subject: URGENT SALARY INFO

Hello,

I'm sorry to post here, it might be not the right place on the forum but an employer is asking me the salary/package I expect to settle down in Malaysia (Klia). I'm currently working in Dubai, my package is :

- 3000$ a month (all allowances included).
- residence visa paid
- 4 weeks of holidays a year
- 1 return flight paid
- 15% of salary raise a year
- 15% bonus per year based on annual salary
- group life / medical insurance

Married or Single : Single
Will spouse work : No
How many Kids : None
Do you need Expat Schools : No
Country you are coming from (Tax purposes) : France, working in Dubai
Bills you still have to pay in home country : None
Type of car you want : Small
Apartment/House/Condo : 1 Bedroom/studio (furnished or not)
What part of Malaysia :
KLIA, Sepang international circuit area

I'm 25 years old, french nationality speaking english, spanish and basic italian. Please kindly let me know how much I can expect ?

Thanks a lot for your quick help !

Jr Very Happy

Dot

[quote="FuninMalaysia"]Hello,

Hy husband is offered a secondment in Cyberjaya and he will be clearing approx RM12K pm with the req below. We would like to enjoy good nights out and eating out (stalls will do nicely!) on w/ends

Married or Single: Married with 1 child 9yr old
Will spouse work : Probably look for local job
How many Kids : 1
Do you need Expat Schools : Yes -paid for by Company
Country you are coming from (Tax purposes) : UK Accounted for
Bills you still have to pay in home country : Accounted for
Type of car you want : Just to get from A to B nothing fancy maybe a hatchback. No idea how much running a car cost in Msia.
Apartment/House/Condo : Company give allowance for housing. House with small garden preferably but flexible even condo with good amneties to keep kid busy not stuck at home with PS and DS! .
How many rooms : 3-4
What part of Malaysia: Cyberjaya/Putrajaya or nearby not too far commuting and good area for social activities. Near expat community.
Niceties you need in your home (broadband, air con, location, western style, etc) Enuff for comfortable living - not too OTT

Will RM12K pm give us a comfortable living? Confused

Of course we would like to put some aside for Savings.

Basically the main expenses are Car (and everything that comes with it), House Bills, Food and Shopping, and Outings/Eating out.

sicksoul · Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 3:27 pm Post subject: I am moving to Shahalam soon

I am a software engineer and my employer is offering me 3200 at start, would i be able to survive or live comfortably?
Single
Will spouse work.. NA
How many Kids..NA
Do you need Expat Schools...NA
Country you are coming from (Tax purposes)..Pakistan
Bills you still have to pay in home country.NIL
Type of car you want..Dont really want a car i can't mantain a car i am extremely lazy
Apartment/House/Condo... Apartment
How many rooms... Single Room
What part of Malaysia.. In Shah Alam
Niceties you need in your home (broadband, air con, location, western style, etc)... Broadband , aircon , dont really what is meant by western style Razz

here i would like live comfortably and yeah alcohol expenditure are there.

another_former_member · Joined: 05 Sep 2004 Posts: 320 Home Country: burma

highHopes · Gender: Joined: 01 Jun 2008 Posts: 3 Home Country: india

Dear All,

Thanks for sharing information about the cost of living in KL.

In one of the previous post by the gentleman from Pakistan, I understand that one of the reply said 3200 RM would be enough, however, in the same forum, quite some time back, one of the posts said 29% flat tax would be deductible for a foreigner.

Request you to kindly clear my doubt as to 29% on 3200, leaves just 2272 in hand. Will that be enough to live in KL, since I understand that 1K would be required for residential purpose and around 1000 for meals.

I have been asked by my prospective employer to quote a figure for me to be considered for next round of interview. If selected, I would be stationed at Kuala Lumpur.

I have 2+ years of testing experience.

I am from India, is single and wants to live a decent life, with occassional visit to pubs.

Also, car and other utlities are not of prime importance to me.

Please suggest, what should I quote.

Thanks

another_former_member · Joined: 05 Sep 2004 Posts: 320 Home Country: burma

highHopes · Gender: Joined: 01 Jun 2008 Posts: 3 Home Country: india

Dear Vince,

Thanks for sharing the tax details.

The position is of a full time employed testing professional with a MNC.
As such, I understand, will be there for a longer duration. However, I am not sure as to when would I be able to actually land there.
But will surely discuss it with the employer. Thanks.

Can you please suggest the cost of living a decent life without much of western style and looking into the fact that I am planning to get married this year.

I am not much keen to having a car, if motorcycle is cheaper, I will prefer it, else, public transport will be fine with me.

I look forward to a single room accomodation in Jalan Sultan Ismail, since the office is located there.

Look forward to your quick response once again.

Thanks

beachwalker · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:42 pm Post subject: concern on tax

Hi all.. am new to this and find that this site is very helpful. however, i can't seem to find the correct answer for the income tax, (tried the hasilnet site too), so if i earn RM4300/month, how much tax should be paid?

I am

Married or Single: Single
Will spouse work: no spouse
How many Kids : no kids
Country you are coming from (Tax purposes) : Indonesia.

Apartment/House/Condo: fully furnished apartment or condo (if possible: bills are included such as electricity, water, etc)

How many rooms : 1

What part of Malaysia : KL area, not necessarily have to be in the golden triangle. as long as within easy public transportation coverage

Niceties you need in your home (broadband, air con, location, western style, etc) : broadband, western style

I'll be relying on public transportation (company will give fix amount of Rm1000/month). i assume it's a fair deal?

so if anyone knows about the tax that i should pay in Malaysia, i appreciate if you could inform me. I'm sure that i still have to pay taxes back in my home country.

and any suggestions on which part of KL i should look around for serviced 1bed apt or studio, with budget Rm1000-RM1200 (incl bills).

Much appreciated.
cheers

Cool

majamtin · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:11 am Post subject: Salary?

This thread seems to be dead, or?