Our outfit pays the same per diem since years and it is in the lowest range. We have for US Destinations about 2,70 $ per hour and for Europe max. 3.15 $ per hour. In Asia it is between 1, 90 $ and 2,30 $ per hour at the destination between arriving time and departure again. The average per month is about 800 US $. In the most destinations we have only accomodation and pay all other expenses ourselves. Internetaccess and cleaning of Uniform and clothes is also no standart. We receive the compensation in the middle of the next month directly into our account. The Hotels are in some cases below standart and questionable.
I have seen Airlines who pay the per diem thru the Hotel after arrival when the Crew members check in. That needs some cash to prepare before and if there are changes I hear the Hotel Clerks allways complaining about how busy they are with all the money every day.
Fly safe and land happy
NG