sorry for the lack of info and vagueness of my query. first-post syndrome probably. Wink 

 

i guess 1 car will suffice initially, but it should be large enough for the family (suv? wagon?). size of house would be 2-3 bedrooms.

 

what i meant by 'bare minimum' is to be simply surviving under minimal but reasonably liveable conditions. meaning, cheapest for everything (housing, car, school, etc.).

 

'comfortable' meant having a nice family car, kids going to higher-end international schools, housing also withiin the high-end spectrum, etc.

 

thanks in advance for all your comments!