bthorburn
Scottish expat in Indonesia
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20
About me
Scottish
Lives in Jakarta
Registration: 21 February 2014
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Cost of groceries per month
Hi, I will be moving to Maadi in August with my wife and I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea as to how much I should budget for a monthly food shop. We eat very conservatively (not buying expensive imported food); a rough estimate would ... Read More
Monthly grocery costs
Hi, How much would a couple expect to pay each month for their normal grocery costs in Moscow. We do not smoke or drink, live or steak or expensive meats. Just a rough estimate would be appreciated. Regards, Brian Read More
Air Pollution
Hi, What's the air quality like in Kuwait city? Regards, Brian Read More
Cost of Living per MONTH
Hi, I need a rough estimate as to how much it would cost me and my wife to buy our monthly food shop at the local supermarket in KL. We do not buy alcohol, cigarettes or steaks. Regards, Brian Read More
Cost of living
Quick question: What would be the average cost for a weekly shop for two in Bogota excluding alcohol and cigarettes? No caviar, steaks or champagne just normal everyday plain food. Regards, Brian Read More
Cost of apt
I may be offered a teaching position in Hong Kong at The Carmel School, 10 Borrett Rd, Mid-Levels. The position comes with a 10,000 HKD Housing Allowance and realistically I need to know what I can rent for that amount within a reasonable 30 minute ... Read More
requirements for teaching English by HassF
Hello Are there any requirements for teaching English in Costa Blanca? Do you have any experience in that area? Thanks.
Hi, I'll be relocating to Alacante after 16 years teaching Design Technology in the UK and all over the world; do you think I will have any issues finding a job teaching English in Alacante? I don't have TESL or CELTA but I do have QTS ... Read More
Monthly shopping bill
Hi, My wife and I will be moving to Dakar in June and would like to know what we should expect to budget for MONTHLY food bills. We eat modestly (no steaks or caviar), do not drink alcohol, eat out at restaurant's or smoke cigarettes; however, ... Read More
Beauty Treatments by bthorburn
Dear All, I'm looking for rough estimates/averages on how much the following services will cost my wife in a mid range Beauty Salon : Hair cut Manicure Pedicure Bikini waxing Leg waxing Thank you
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Beauty Treatments
Dear All, I'm looking for rough estimates/averages on how much the following services will cost my wife in a mid range Beauty Salon : Hair cut Manicure Pedicure Bikini waxing Leg waxing Thank you Read More
Gas, Water and Electricity
How much roughly would it cost per month for all three in a 3 room apartment in Dusseldorf? Read More
Cost of TWO BEDROOM apartment in Dusseldorf
I am moving to Dusseldorf in 3 weeks and need to know how much an apartment is roughly going to cost me per month with the following criteria: Fully furnished to an average standard; TWO Bedrooms; One living room; Fully fitted kitchen; Heating, hot ... Read More
Information on cost of living by bthorburn
I will be moving to Dusseldorf and after ALL my expenses have been paid I'll be left with 1000 euros in my hand; will this be enough to live on for one month to buy food for me and my wife and pay for public transport? We do not eat out a ...
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Information on cost of living
I will be moving to Dusseldorf and after ALL my expenses have been paid I'll be left with 1000 euros in my hand; will this be enough to live on for one month to buy food for me and my wife and pay for public transport? We do not eat out a ... Read More
Housing in Astana City Centre
Dear All, I'm looking for a 2 bedroom apartment in Astana City Center to rent for a 12 month Contract, fully furnished, all utilities paid to include for gas/elec, service charge, internet and TV; what cost approx. would I expect to pay in $USD ... Read More