Well, to compare, I have NO choice of public transport here and NO way to cycle or paddle to work here even if I want to.

Food Costs are 25% Petrol is 50% of my income after EPF.

That leave me with 25% left for me to give some for my mom, for my car maintainance and events such as company farewell dinners or birthday presents or friend’s children full moon celebration…

Yeah… Life is expensive everywhere else other than Malaysia. But Life is sodomized in Malaysia instead. (Pun intended)

1. i have long hair cuz barber cost 20pounds
2. petrol cost 1.5pounds /litre
3. I earn minimum wage but get taxed 20% and 10% for national insurance.
4. I’m thinking of switching to pedal power since even the BUS is expensive. Car is out of the question.
5. We use Tesco and ASDA value products for EVERYTHING.

So you wanna know my lifestyle in UK? Same as you describe lur