Recently, a video went viral featuring a girl who confidently stated that a guy should be earning at least RM9,000 per month to be considered a viable partner. Naturally, this set the internet on fire—some people laughed, some panicked, and some checked their bank accounts before breaking down in tears. But let's put emotions aside and take a logical look at this. Is RM9,000 really a lot in Malaysia, particularly in Kuala Lumpur?
RM9,000 Sounds Nice, But Let's Do the Math
Sure, RM9K looks beautiful on paper, but after tax deductions and real-life expenses, it might not be as luxurious as it seems. Using the PCB Calculator from Lemon Web Solutions (www.lemon-web.net), we can see that after deductions, the net salary comes down to RM7,264.18.
So, let's break this down:
- Savings (10%) – Because financial wisdom tells us to save at least 10% of our income, let's stash away RM726.41. We're responsible adults (at least on paper).
- Rental – A decent place in KL isn't cheap, so let's allocate RM2,000 (which is pretty standard for a basic apartment that doesn't double as a sauna).
- Food – Eating is important (unless you're planning on photosynthesizing). A modest food budget is RM1,000 per month.
- Transport – Assuming this guy drives a Honda Civic (because, you know, alpha male energy), fuel, maintenance, tolls, insurance, and parking will set him back RM2,458 (based on our earlier calculations).
- Utilities & Internet – Electricity, mobile plan, and high-speed WiFi (because how else will he watch YouTube and find out he's broke?) sum up to RM450.
So, What's Left? The Dating Budget!
After subtracting all these essentials, our guy is left with RM629.77. Yes, six hundred twenty-nine ringgit and seventy-seven cents. This is his dating budget—his disposable income for his girlfriend or future wife.
Now, let's put this into perspective:
- That's two nice dinner dates at a mid-range restaurant (or one fancy one where they awkwardly split the bill after realizing the steak costs RM300 each).
- Maybe a short road trip (if they don't stay at a five-star hotel and survive on instant noodles).
- A small gift (as long as it's not a designer handbag).
Conclusion: RM9,000 Is Not That Much
The moral of the story? RM9,000 might seem like a lot until you start living in KL. After deducting all the adulting expenses, our poor Civic-driving dude is left with a barely sufficient dating allowance.
So, to the girl in the viral video: if a guy making RM9K shows up with only RM600 to spend on you each month, don't panic—it's not that he doesn't want to spoil you, it's just that adulting is expensive. Maybe instead of asking for RM9K, we should start asking how we can afford life in KL without crying?
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Not entirely accurate. If he is living moderately less than a lavish lifestyle can have more