Thanks.
Overmars,
Pls read my previous post.It'll explain things in perspective.
I read your previous post. It is unfair to use that argument to say that an expat does not earn more than a local. If you tell that to one of the local FOs that you fly with, I reckon you will either get a respectful nod or, if he is more outspoken, something unrespectful.
I feel that a lot of your expenditures could be cut down. Your quote of 5-6k for a half-decent accomodation will actually give you a VERY decent accomodation. Oh, and don't forget to mention that expats do get a housing allowance which should offset most, if not all, of the rent. Anyway, we have people living in HDBs (again, why do many expats shun HDBs?) and they are also decent.
150k, like what MM said, is too expensive for a car! For half the price, you can get a really reliable Japanese car to zip around town. Unless, of course, you are looking to zip around town in a Golf GTi or a Volvo.
With respect to education, you always have the option of local schools. Nothing wrong with them. Many of the local FOs are from them and most, I hope, did not come out as pariahs.
So, again, I say, expats do earn more than locals. It is just that your calculation of expenditures of an expat is equally high.