Pot, Rhodes seems to have covered things well. The guys who pay for sims etc are the contractors. a new contract captain can earn up to 155 Euro's per block hour. X 900 seems a bit more than you mention. This depends on how he/she choses to work.
In fact most get paid for near 1000 hours ie 155000 euro per year. I think they can afford the odd meal and sim check out of that.
The UK employed guys are probably nearer £85-£90,000 per annum but don't pay for the sim etc.They also receive an allowance against expenses, and a pension payment. Payscales do vary depending on base. Contractors rates also vary depending on if they choose to be at one base or floating.
now will you please go bother someone else, or at least keep to thread, and the facts.