[sybreon]

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I assume that this is for an entry-level position.

Monthly salary : ~ US$650-$950 (Average US$800).

EPF deduction: 11% Room Rent: US$150. Food: US$250 (3 ramen sized meals) Car Installment: US$100 (Perodua Viva) Petrol: US$50

These are the costs for survival mode living.

Optional Movie ticket: US$3-5 Internet (1Mbps): US$35 Mobile (300 mins): US$10 Alcohol: Forget it.

[angusgr]

I'm guessing from a quick Google that EPF is Malaysia's compulsory retirement savings program?

[sybreon]

Yup, but foreigners get a choice of whether or not to contribute.