It is possible to SURVIVE with rm2.5k.... if u're single @ single breadwinner.

Let's break the rm2.5k down:
600 = sewa rumah (low cost apartment) in shah alam
100 = utility (water, elec, maintenance fee)
300 = meals (rm10 daily x 30 days)
So, that's rm1k for ur necessity. U got a place to stay, sleep, bathe, pray, exercise.. and a whole month's horrendous dieting program.

Which leaves u with balance of rm1.5k for optional usages:
100 = parents
30 = prepaid topup
100 = petrol
50 = toll/touchngo
20 = cigarettes
50 = groceries (for home cooking, tapau later for work, save money?)
100 = insurance
50 = asb
Another rm500 used, leaving just rm1k in ur hands.

Ppl say save 30% from salary for emergencies, meaning rm750.. incase bike/car breaks down, or need to balik kampung due to relative pass away, or simply keeping for future use. U have rm250 to spare. Anything I'm missing here?


Oh btw, fresh grad 2.5k is ok lar.. i got spm only, started to work 2005 at rm350 and ended after 7years in the same comp in 2012 at >rm1k then with hopes of 7years xp, jump to my 2nd work place.. thank god they somehow tripled. Now after almost 2years, twice increments + recently KPI. *tears of joy*

Of coz, lifestyle MUST change, and stay closer to God (pray often, be a better husband/father, etc).. and most important, always ALWAYS jaga hati parents esp mother. Being good to wife is one thing, but being good/cheerful to mother is the ultimate key. Trust me, I've learned the hard way, and God has rewarded me absolutely well (syukur alhamdulillah), surprisingly, esp in terrible and desperate times.

This post has been edited by futra: Oct 9 2014, 04:20 PM