Goa: Cost of living?

Swaviola · Nov 8th, 2007, 21:04

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.

the opoponax · Nov 8th, 2007, 21:15

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.

ananda2193 · Nov 8th, 2007, 21:30

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

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

capt_mahajan · Nov 8th, 2007, 21:30

Scroll down and see under "similar threads"

Swaviola · Nov 8th, 2007, 21:32

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!

Mickey S · Nov 8th, 2007, 22:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swaviola

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.

York Stiller · Nov 9th, 2007, 02:12

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

Swaviola · Nov 9th, 2007, 02:26

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.

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 9th, 2007, 09:28

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..

butterball · Nov 9th, 2007, 13:49

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

Swaviola · Nov 9th, 2007, 18:04

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?

ananda2193 · Nov 9th, 2007, 18:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swaviola

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.

goangoangone · Nov 10th, 2007, 08:18

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.

hplingo · Feb 10th, 2008, 02:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swaviola

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.

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

Ouzodave · Feb 10th, 2008, 04:41

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

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the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,054	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.

Nov 8th, 2007, 21:30	#3
ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,381	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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capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,728	Scroll down and see under "similar threads"

Nov 8th, 2007, 21:32	#5
Swaviola Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 4	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!

Nov 9th, 2007, 02:12	#7
York Stiller German European Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 158	Good salary indeed, but it´s the monsoon that deterred me in the past and still does from living in Goa. But as one pleases.

Nov 9th, 2007, 02:26	#8
Swaviola Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 4	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.

Nov 9th, 2007, 13:49	#10
butterball Mine's a Haywoods... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London .. sometimes ;o) Posts: 676	You could actually SAVE money for when you get back..

Nov 9th, 2007, 18:04	#11
Swaviola Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 4	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?

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Ouzodave Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 209	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

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