Indonesian Workers Salary Comparison with Other Countries in ASEAN

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Indonesian Workers Salary Comparison with Other Countries in ASEAN

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Accompanying the announcement of the increase in fuel prices, labor demonstrations demanding decent wages continue to flood some areas in Indonesia. Regardless of the labor action, the average salary for all workers in Indonesia is still relatively low when compared to neighboring countries in the ASEAN region.

Citing data Numbeo, Sunday (11/23/2014), the average monthly salary of workers in Indonesia amounted to Rp 3.67 million. In general, all employees in Indonesia receive a salary in the range of USD 2.5 million - Rp 5 million per month.

While in Malaysia, the average income of workers counted nearly four times higher than Indonesia. Workers in Malaysia on average earn a salary of US $ 979.2 million, or USD 11.87 per month. (rate: USD 12 146 / US $)

Just for comparison, here are the average salaries of workers in ASEAN countries from highest to lowest as Liputan6.com collected:

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1. Singapore

The average salary of workers per month: US $ 2,951 or Rp 35.8 million

2. Brunei

The average salary of workers per month: US $ 1,339 or Rp 16.26 million

3. Malaysia

The average salary of workers per month: US $ 979.2, or Rp 11.87 million

4. Thailand

The average salary of workers per month: US $ 520.2 million or Rp 6.31

5. Myanmar

The average salary of workers per month: US $ 367.6, or Rp 4.5 million

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6. Philippines

The average salary of workers per month: US $ 351.88 or Rp 4.3 million

7. Vietnam

The average salary of workers per month: US $ 305.16 or Rp 3.7 million

8. Indonesia

The average salary of workers per month: Rp 3.67 million

9. Cambodia

The average salary of workers per month: US $ 207.47 or Rp 2.52 million

10. Laos

The average salary of workers per month: US $ 175 or Rp 2.12 million