Quote: (07-31-2013 11:13 AM)iknowexactly Wrote:
Quote: (07-31-2013 03:23 AM)Prosal Wrote:
I gave this tip to Akula because when he was in Paris, he stayed at the Hyatt.
Anyway, you need to be seriously wealthy if you want to live by western standarts in JKT without working.
I see, you were tailoring your message to him.
I don't do night game in the US, or drink regularly--I think this keeps costs down quite a bit. My expenses are mainly rent and food.
Does anyone know if you can get milk and/or protein powder at reasonable costs in Jakarta?
I just spent 13 days in Jakarta.
Stayed at Avissa Suites hotel in Kuningan at USD53 per night. Best deal I could find.
Bought Gold Standard whey protein for USD68 for 2lb, USD40 for 1lb.
You have to actually be there to comprehend how bad the traffic congestion is in a very big city with no effective metro or rapid transit system. The nearest thing they have is a busway system that can best be described as "slightly better than nothing".
That said, I strongly recommend staying as close as possible to the busway route that runs from Kota to Blok M, because A. You may use it, and B. Girls may use it to get to you.
For example, one girl I met allowed 1 hr to get to me in a taxi, but took 2.5 hrs.
BTW, do NOT visit during Ramadan.