I was actually searching for average Malaysian pay based on profession but somehow saw this thread on the search results Anyway, I'll throw in my 2 cents.

I'm 24 and working right now. Even at a Managerial post I barely earn RM2,000. This is Sabah, FYI, so pay here is not as high as places like KL and such.

If I had a girl, a serious comitted relationship, and definite plans for a future together, I'd think of what kind of lifestyle I want my family to have. In my own personal view, it is very hard to be able to earn a figure of anything more than RM 5k in East Malaysia.

So, go to West? Personally, I don't think I can stand the hectic lifestyle of places like KL... with the jam and the pollution and the unstable working hours. Not to mention the constant ass kissing. Even if the pay was RM 10k a month, it wouldn't be the lifestyle I'd want to live with.

So? I'm moving to Australia and bringing my skills with me. Australia has a serious shortage of skilled people now and they are taking in as many qualified ones as they can. I've lived there for 5 years before so I know they are an equal opportunity people (regardless if you're malay, chinese, indian, viet) and they have very employee oriented work laws.

A starting full-timer at Level 2 roles can get up to AUD$4,000 per month. Living expenses for 2 people per month should not exceed AUD$3,500, but throw in a car and such it might. So 2 people earning AUD$4,000 is very very good, for now and the future.

And as jchong said, don't convert the currencies. Compare each income vs. expense in their own area. Can you earn and keep your earnings every month?

To sum it up, you and your bf, if you're serious, should think outside the box if you are worried of your future. To some people, working and living conditions in Malaysia is acceptable and comfortable. But to people like me, its just not enough. And any sensible guy who is comitted to a serious relationship should think of anyway to make a better life for his significant other and himself

ADD: Just to add... I know I said don't convert the currencies. But when you can save your earnings and finally make that trip back home for visits or holiday, can you imagine just how many places in Malaysia you can afford to go? Probably could stay in Genting for a few weeks...

This post has been edited by Rel Centurica: Apr 2 2008, 04:35 PM

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