'I can even save during Ramadhan as I smoke less'<\/p>\n
During the holy month of Ramadhan most housewives serve special
\nfood for buka puasa or the breaking of the fast meal. This can be
\nmore costly than regular food, however, some people say that they
\nactually save during the month as they eat less or cut down on
\ncigarettes. The Jakarta Post talked to some people on their
\nspending during the month.<\/p>\n
Munawar, 45, is a taxi driver and the father of two teenagers.
\nHe lives in Kembangan Utara subdistrict, West Jakarta:<\/p>\n
My wife never asks for more money to buy food during Ramadhan.
\nWe usually have kolak (bananas or sweet potato sweetened in
\ncoconut milk) or my wife provides other cool sweet drinks to
\nbreak our fast.<\/p>\n
I can even save during Ramadhan as I only smoke three
\ncigarettes per day, compared to more than a pack a day when I'm
\nnot fasting.<\/p>\n
However, we spend extra money on new clothes for our children.
\nIt has always been my priority before Idul Fitri. If I still have
\nmoney left, I will buy new clothes for my wife and myself.<\/p>\n
Lili, 27, works for an international non-governmental
\norganization. She lives with her husband in Bendungan Hilir,
\nCentral Jakarta:<\/p>\n
I spend less during Ramadhan compared to the rest of the year.
\nMy husband and I only have meals twice a day, sahur (predawn
\nmeal) and the breaking of the fast meal. The money we spend on
\nfood is significantly reduced and we can save some money to buy
\nother things for the Idul Fitri holiday.<\/p>\n
I think it is only big families who spend more during Ramadhan
\nas housewives are tempted to buy a greater variety of food for
\nthe breaking of the fast meal. This is how excessive spending
\narises.<\/p>\n
Karman, 28, is a security guard with a private company. He
\nlives in Petamburan, Central Jakarta:<\/p>\n
Our budget during Ramadhan is surprisingly bigger than other
\nmonths because my children always want different food for the
\nbreaking of the fast meal. We usually have dates which are only
\navailable during Ramadhan.<\/p>\n
During Ramadhan I have to spend up to Rp 30,000 each day while
\non other days it's always less than that.<\/p>\n
-- The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/i-can-even-save-during-ramadhan-as-i-smoke-less-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }