Goa: Cost of living?

Hi All,

Offered a job in Goa last night, 1,000 GBP is that a decent min wage with bonuses to come to live a decent life in Goa?

All help much appreciated regarding cost of living/apartment etc.

1000 GBP per how long?

Per week? Per month? Per year?

If it's weekly or monthly, I imagine you'll do fine -- that's more than I make monthly in a major American city, and I'm better off than many. If you could get by comfortably on that in New York, I imagine it would go pretty far in Goa.

If it's per month, you'll live like a prince!

If it's per year you'll live like a pauper!

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Sorry I presumed you all had access to my contract so would know

It's per month guys, it's less than I make back home but obviously if cost of living is much cheaper then it's going to be good.

In general terms weather, people, things to do all pretty good? in comparison to scotland I am guessing all three are better!

Depends what you call "pretty good". Personally, I prefer the weather in Scotland to that in India, and I think there are more things to do in Scotland too, especially after dark. But people are much the same wherever you go.

Good salary indeed, but itīs the monsoon that deterred me in the past and still does from living in Goa. But as one pleases.

I really appreciate all the replies.

I will be staying in Margao is Southern Goa and will be in the country early December!

Really looking forward to the experience.

you will be able to lead a Middle class life if you are with your family (kids) and only earning member...however if you are alone then very much upper middle class life..

You could actually SAVE money for when you get back..

Thanks again for the knowledge guys.

Me and a friend are going over, both earning so should be a great experience.

What is housing like in Margao? anyone know?

Margao is only 6-7 km. from the beaches of Benaulim and Colva. I think you would prefer to stay there and commute to Margao for your job!
There's plenty of apartments in Colva and Benaulim.

Margao is dirty, noisy and busy. Property prices are higher so rentals are as well. Stay outside. You can get into town in 15 minutes. Scooter is the best transport. Easy to park.

how you getting in GOA ?
i'm looking to move out there for a few months at a time.... also what do you do ?

You will be living the life of Riley on that salary in Goa. I only get a bit more than that a month after tax here in England. You could by a house in two years in Goa