Posted by Gnatnib on Monday, 12. October 1998 at 16:39 Bali Time:
Can anyone explain this imbalance to me? I will be going to Bali next year but from what I read on this forum the average wage for Balinese is Rp75,000 per month. Can this be right? ? I have also read on this forum that a massage on the beach is Rp20, 000. Does that mean that 4 massages a month will suffice for a month's wages? It just doesn't make sense. Surely the average wage must be higher. If not, why do these idiots pay Rp20, 000 for a massage and cause an imbalance? No wonder their economy is in crisis.