matsaleh
I think 1 mill is fair but I know of people who pay a lot less for their drivers[/QUOTE] I agree, Rp1 million seems to be the going rate for most drivers, pembantus or hospitality staff who have a basic grasp of the English language.
mat
If I were you I would seriously consider driving yourself. I'm not being funny but ; Have you seen the way they drive over here? No test needed for a licence etc....Or of course get a Satpam [security general help] who can double up as a driver. Good luck.
Markit
Have to agree with Mat %100. I get my suzuki Jimmy (? - small jeep) for about 1.6 juta a month or about $160. If it dies they come and get it/me and no problems with insurance or the like. Haven't had any problems at all, really. The roads are such shite all I wanted was an AC really, anything else is just a waste of money or lack of courage:icon_wink:.Driving is such an adventure too - I recommend it to all, it's part of living in Asia. Hell, you want safe and sure stay in the west (Italy or Paris anyone?).
nano_fv
markit you are right, and kind of feel confidence again about driving in Bali. I'm from Venezuela and i think driving here is kind of similar like in Bali, i mean, people not respect always traffic lights, not always people have helmet while the drive a motorcycle, some roautes are very dangerous, etc, etc, etc.I will go to Bali on September with a scholarship with my family to stay for a year, I have two kids (2 yo and 3 months) so i guess i felt this "lack of courage" because of reading all this post. BUt I see a good option to rent a susuki Jimmy per month. I willing to live in Renon and i expect to enroll my older kid in Cheeky monkeys school in Sanmur and i Will study in Udayana University in Denpasar. Do you think it's a good idea to rent a car to leave the kid in the school and then go to teh university?
Markit
Cars I do, kids, rather not, thanks. :icon_rolleyes:
