Yes, so true. Switzerland 🇨🇭 is more expensive for food and public transport. I been to Swiss, I love nature and beautiful mountains. I'm glad u chose Singapore 🇸🇬 as your new home.
A few suggestions when you feel bored : Explore all the parks, big and small. Try all the food varieties available. It probably takes you a lifetime. Last but not least, window-shop through all the malls.
Hi Swiss girl, Happy to know that you enjoyed living in ours tiny Singapore. I have friends from Norway told me that before coming here they heard that this place is boring. But after staying here for 5 years. You know what they telling me now they have so many things to enjoys during weekends. They are saying nnot enough time for so many things to do here. So yes you are right just that you need to know where to find..
The summary is fair. But Singapore is fun to the extent that you find spending the day at an airport terminal fun. You can find many restaurants at the terminal. That type of fun.
Is never hard to make friends in Singapore,Singaporeans are more shy and slow starter, once you are friends with them you may start to annoy by how talkative they are.😂😂😂
Singapore is NOT expensive if you know where to go for shopping and for your meals. Try our neighbourhood retail shops and eating places - within walking distance of our subway stations, for those who don’t drive. You can find a plate of chicken rice for as little as SGD2.30 (IS$1.80?) at Sembawang station Exit D. A cup of Milo-kosong for SGD1.30 (US$1) a d a delightful breakfast comprising two sunny side up eggs, hash brown, pancakes, chicken breast/hotdog for SGD5.90 (US$4.40) at Bukit Canberra’s very clean idyllic hawker centre instead of paying 4-5 times more at Starbucks.
You are so right, on average rental up 30-40% in 2022 as rental were also low prior Covid. The Bank mortgage interest took more than the increment. Now, the rental should recurl. Enjoy and continue to smart stay !! ❤
@Swizzyinsg, not really. Hdb Buyers are subsidized by the government. Hdb Rental in the open market are not, but cheaper due to lower cost, no amenities etc. Those subsidized rentals are for low income, mostly. Foreigners does not qualify
It's good you like the island. I just came back from 4 days in SG for business meeting and I feel sooo exhausted, so hot and crowded everywhere I went/go: during weekends everyone is going to the same places😢.. everyone has a long face and seems stressed. Perhaps with your job, you can do better than the locals who have to commute everyday and their salary isn't much to cope with the standard of living. I used to live and work in SG years ago and never felt so happy to have moved out to the neighbouring country which offers much better conditions of living and prices and people are also much friendlier.
Great insights into Singapore. I'm curious though - in Canada we call people who move here "immigrants". But I'm noticing from all the Singapore vlogs that everyone there calls them "expats" . Why so?
Expat is short for expatriated. Meaning that a person is moving to another country temporarily (usually work-related), whereas an immigrant is permanent.
It is discrimination. When I was young, the term was used to describe people who were expatriated overseas for work by their own companies. Today, anyone who work outside their own country on local terms calls themselves expats. But for the blue-collar workers like construction workers, people call them immigrant workers.
Food (including coffeeshops and hawker centres food) prices are expensive is relative. A lot of Singaporeans especially non-graduates and the elderly they do not have a high income nor possess high retirement income streams. To them, food IS EXPENSIVE HERE in Singapore especially given the recent rising food prices trend after GST (Good and Services Tax) raises kicks in. So afterall, prices are relative. To a person who earns a take-home pay of SGD 3000 or more, yes perhaps food prices aren't that expensive, still affordable. But for those whose take-home pay is less than SGD 2000 per month, spending SGD 600 on food per month (30 days x SGD20 per day expenditure on 3 meals + beverages), that is not a small fraction of expenditure costs in food. Especially when you have seniors that financially rely on a family member to support, or that children that you need to feed, generally speaking current prices FOOD in Singapore IS EXPENSIVE to these households.
Except that people on SGD2,000/month don’t pay taxes, nor go for Starbucks but drink the healthier version: water 💦 I had a rude shock decades ago when I was living in Honolulu: people were on daily wages and employers like Burger King or Pizza Hut would only call them for work at peak hours. How much can one earn with such skewed work arrangements and NO employee benefits? On top of that, the US practise a deduct-first for taxes so the take-home pay is way less. And it wasn’t cheap living in Honolulu…
I really learn so much from you, in terms of your outlook as a person, even though I am a Singaporean myself. To challenge one’s conventional wisdom, and look for the unexpected, the beauty and the little things that make life beautiful - that is a philosophy that can certainly bring us far in life! Keep the videos going Swizzy!
yes rental n car is ex. other than that, is way much cheaper than any major metropolis. and whether local/expats, it take both to clap to make friends n locals r ok even if expat wish to bubble themselves :-) wishing u a happy n fruitful stay in singapore
When someone said something people just share without veriying the facts. Even they know it is not true they refused to tell the true because this is what people says sort of the norm. This is the ugly part of social media. About boring, these people may be talking about clubing crazy parties they had in other countries. Some even complain about SG does not have rivers and mountains. One compare SG with Canada about natural beauty. In fact, they should compare with cities in Canada instead.
singapore IS expensive, unless you are careful to go to those cheapest options, food, accomodation, but you need to search for them. renting to stay one night hotel needs few hundreds sing dollars, eg for short-term rent, one night in 2,3 star hotel, like hotel88, fragrance hotel, which are for fu.cking in red light district i think also needs at least $200, one night in a old retired bus converted hotel in changi beac needs $400 to $600..., 5-star hotels may need $1000 minimum
And Singapore is one of the cleanest and safest place to live. And the food is amazing. These are true. But don’t criticize the government than you will be ok.
Owning a home and car is impossible in Singapore. The local living in a very stressful situation. The expat is doing well. I was an expat and I know. I used to pay 100000 for a second hand bmw that will only caused me 15000 in US. She needs to get the facts straight.
don't worry you just landed all excited in new love. is normal. give sometime, i will look up your video 1 to 2 years time see if u still talking about the concrete jungle
As a local born, staying here for almost 40 years, I must say Singapore is absolutely boring. As a nature loving person, there is hardly any nature parks and vast landscape for people to explore and travel across. Buildings building and more building everywhere. Simply step across to Malaysia and you'll be greeted by vast landscape，a sense of openess and freedom!
Nonsense. I've been to Switzerland and known many average Swiss citizens myself. Their salary surprisingly, aren't any higher than an average Singaporean PMET salary. However, their taxes and cost of living are wayyy higher. We often wonder how an average Swiss citizen could cope! Also, Singaporeans are significantly way more well travelled or at least well-holidayed (though to the usual SEA, JP/KR, EU/US, AUS/NZ) almost every year, where you'd be surprise to know that many Swiss or westerners actually don't travel out of EU or their country for most of their lives!
@@Swizzyinsg If you like nature, Malaysia has plenty of jungle and hiking trails. We have plenty of camping spots too. Oh did I mention the food is way better here? 😁😁
@@Swizzyinsg you can’t get in if you are a foreigner. Local schools are primarily reserved for locals, then PRs. Chances are very slim for any foreigner to get in, and even you do, they could put your child in a school that is not convenient.
Singapore is the most expensive place to live. I am from southern California and it is even more expensive than LA. I was there. Just ask the Singaporean. She is giving the wrong information. Average one bed room apt is 3800. And this is a pretty lousy apt.
@@Swizzyinsg because you should not have to look for things to avoid boredom, it means you’re bored. An exciting city keeps you excited. In an exciting city you just need to walk in the street. Sit in a cafe. Go shopping. Museums and concerts are once-a-year stuff.
Shopping and gaming are two major things to do. Zoo is ok. May be food. That is about Singapore. If you don’t like game gaming and shopping then 2 days is plenty. Don’t waste your time and money. I was there for 9 months. Trust me.
It is important to tell people the truth. It is not good to give people false expectations. I know Singaporean do not like to hear this. But Singapore is a very small country. This is a fact.
Only expat loves Singapore, because they can escape anytime they want, so they can laugh at the absurdities in Singapore. As a Malaysian, we see Singapore as a very luxurious North Korea.
And yet thousands of Malaysians braved the long traffic everyday to come to "North Korea" to work. Shouldn't they be staying away? This clearly reflect how stupid sounding your comment is. You obviously don't represent any Malaysians except yourself.
Yes, so true. Switzerland 🇨🇭 is more expensive for food and public transport. I been to Swiss, I love nature and beautiful mountains. I'm glad u chose Singapore 🇸🇬 as your new home.
Aww I hope you liked Switzerland😍😍
@@Swizzyinsg yes of cos I do 🤩
If you are a boring person, everywhere is boring.
If you are a curious or adventurous person, nowhere is boring.
Agreeee
Your statement does not make sense.
@@sonytan-g8f why?
We are discussing of a place and not from a person prospective. If this is true jail can be a fun place.
I was in Holland and Scandinavia. Shops closed at 5 ish? and weekend. How boring is that?
AGREEEE! Same in Switzerland
A few suggestions when you feel bored :
Explore all the parks, big and small.
Try all the food varieties available. It probably takes you a lifetime.
Last but not least, window-shop through all the malls.
Yeeess agreee!
Hi Swiss girl,
Happy to know that you enjoyed living in ours tiny Singapore. I have friends from Norway told me that before coming here they heard that this place is boring. But after staying here for 5 years. You know what they telling me now they have so many things to enjoys during weekends. They are saying nnot enough time for so many things to do here. So yes you are right just that you need to know where to find..
AGREE🇸🇬🇸🇬🤭
I’m Singaporean staying in Singapore for 50 plus years but don’t really feel bored at all, people said Singapore is bored is really nonsense
YESS AGREE🙈🇸🇬🇸🇬🤍
It's because you regularly going to Malaysia. That's the reason you don't feel bored.
Stayed in SG for the last 40 years, SG is absolutely boring! Cannot stand not stepping out of SG for a getaway!
@@jackt1400 but you can!!
Love seeing your videos on IG... Didn't know you have a YT channel too. Thanks for saying so many good things about Singapore! 😀🙏
Thank you for the cute message🥹🥹🫶🫶
I was watching this in the morning. And this evening met you at the Boutique Fair 😊 💗💗💗
Awww nice to meet you😊😊😊
The summary is fair. But Singapore is fun to the extent that you find spending the day at an airport terminal fun. You can find many restaurants at the terminal. That type of fun.
Haha but life is not at singapore airport😄😄
Singapore also has good spot for scuba diving, such as pulau hantu, pulau jong! Please also try over night boat fishing in Singapore water.
Oh wow I didnt know about that!!!
Exactly 😊🙌🏻 Same thoughts
☺️☺️
Is never hard to make friends in Singapore,Singaporeans are more shy and slow starter, once you are friends with them you may start to annoy by how talkative they are.😂😂😂
Yes!! Everyone is really friendly!!!
@@Swizzyinsg天啦
对你这个白人友善 可不会对其他种族友善v
@@pengzhang5081 我们对有素养的人友善。那些不尊重我们又没素养的人，我们何须对他们友善。不要拿你的种族论来胡乱诬蔑我们。
Singapore is NOT expensive if you know where to go for shopping and for your meals.
Try our neighbourhood retail shops and eating places - within walking distance of our subway stations, for those who don’t drive. You can find a plate of chicken rice for as little as SGD2.30 (IS$1.80?) at Sembawang station Exit D. A cup of Milo-kosong for SGD1.30 (US$1) a d a delightful breakfast comprising two sunny side up eggs, hash brown, pancakes, chicken breast/hotdog for SGD5.90 (US$4.40) at Bukit Canberra’s very clean idyllic hawker centre instead of paying 4-5 times more at Starbucks.
Agree!!!
You are so right, on average rental up 30-40% in 2022 as rental were also low prior Covid. The Bank mortgage interest took more than the increment. Now, the rental should recurl. Enjoy and continue to smart stay !! ❤
Yes!!🫶🫶
Well there's cheaper option if one dont mind downgrading to a HDB without the pool,gym,etc (no frills)..
Yes true!! And there are subsidies from the gov!
@Swizzyinsg, not really. Hdb Buyers are subsidized by the government.
Hdb Rental in the open market are not, but cheaper due to lower cost, no amenities etc.
Those subsidized rentals are for low income, mostly. Foreigners does not qualify
@@NEAAFFAIRS yes you're spot on...hee hee...
It's good you like the island.
I just came back from 4 days in SG for business meeting and I feel sooo exhausted, so hot and crowded everywhere I went/go: during weekends everyone is going to the same places😢.. everyone has a long face and seems stressed. Perhaps with your job, you can do better than the locals who have to commute everyday and their salary isn't much to cope with the standard of living. I used to live and work in SG years ago and never felt so happy to have moved out to the neighbouring country which offers much better conditions of living and prices and people are also much friendlier.
Yes I can imagine a weekend trip can be stressful🙆🏼♀️
Great insights into Singapore. I'm curious though - in Canada we call people who move here "immigrants". But I'm noticing from all the Singapore vlogs that everyone there calls them "expats" . Why so?
This is a good question!! I dont know🙈🙈
Expat is short for expatriated. Meaning that a person is moving to another country temporarily (usually work-related), whereas an immigrant is permanent.
It is discrimination. When I was young, the term was used to describe people who were expatriated overseas for work by their own companies. Today, anyone who work outside their own country on local terms calls themselves expats. But for the blue-collar workers like construction workers, people call them immigrant workers.
Expats sounds better with lots of perks given to them, more like senior executives. Nowadays, all receive local terms.
Food (including coffeeshops and hawker centres food) prices are expensive is relative. A lot of Singaporeans especially non-graduates and the elderly they do not have a high income nor possess high retirement income streams. To them, food IS EXPENSIVE HERE in Singapore especially given the recent rising food prices trend after GST (Good and Services Tax) raises kicks in.
So afterall, prices are relative. To a person who earns a take-home pay of SGD 3000 or more, yes perhaps food prices aren't that expensive, still affordable. But for those whose take-home pay is less than SGD 2000 per month, spending SGD 600 on food per month (30 days x SGD20 per day expenditure on 3 meals + beverages), that is not a small fraction of expenditure costs in food.
Especially when you have seniors that financially rely on a family member to support, or that children that you need to feed, generally speaking current prices FOOD in Singapore IS EXPENSIVE to these households.
Thank you for sharing!!
Except that people on SGD2,000/month don’t pay taxes, nor go for Starbucks but drink the healthier version: water 💦
I had a rude shock decades ago when I was living in Honolulu: people were on daily wages and employers like Burger King or Pizza Hut would only call them for work at peak hours. How much can one earn with such skewed work arrangements and NO employee benefits? On top of that, the US practise a deduct-first for taxes so the take-home pay is way less. And it wasn’t cheap living in Honolulu…
Manic doing, brighter and faster than being alive
Indeed. Almost every area in Singapore looks similar and seems like a clone of each other.
Disagre! You have the beach, nature, city!
@@Swizzyinsg Nothing compare to other countries with same features.
I really learn so much from you, in terms of your outlook as a person, even though I am a Singaporean myself. To challenge one’s conventional wisdom, and look for the unexpected, the beauty and the little things that make life beautiful - that is a philosophy that can certainly bring us far in life!
Keep the videos going Swizzy!
Thank you so much for the sweet comment😇🥹🥹
They can kayak or sail to another Singapore island.
🙈🙈
Thai food in hawkers are usually good 😅
I love thai food!
yes rental n car is ex. other than that, is way much cheaper than any major metropolis.
and whether local/expats, it take both to clap to make friends n locals r ok even if expat wish to bubble themselves :-)
wishing u a happy n fruitful stay in singapore
Thank you so much!
When someone said something people just share without veriying the facts. Even they know it is not true they refused to tell the true because this is what people says sort of the norm. This is the ugly part of social media. About boring, these people may be talking about clubing crazy parties they had in other countries. Some even complain about SG does not have rivers and mountains. One compare SG with Canada about natural beauty. In fact, they should compare with cities in Canada instead.
I love SG hehe
And one more thing. The government is not corrupt and this is also true.
Thanks for sharing
👍👍👍 not expensive at all , otherwise we Singaporean will migrate to neighbouring countries.
I think it is really affordable
singapore IS expensive, unless you are careful to go to those cheapest options, food, accomodation, but you need to search for them. renting to stay one night hotel needs few hundreds sing dollars, eg for short-term rent, one night in 2,3 star hotel, like hotel88, fragrance hotel, which are for fu.cking in red light district i think also needs at least $200, one night in a old retired bus converted hotel in changi beac needs $400 to $600..., 5-star hotels may need $1000 minimum
Thanks for sharing!
hello can you also try to get reviews from foreign nurses
Thanks for the suggestion!
When i went for a work trip to Zurich in 2011, I had a Big Mac with Fries and Coke and it was SGD25......... almost puked blood.
Yes..🥲🥲
And Singapore is one of the cleanest and safest place to live. And the food is amazing. These are true. But don’t criticize the government than you will be ok.
YEEESS🇸🇬🫶
You have no expat package to pay your rent?
No..
You want to rent in high end apartment. Of cos it’s so expensive. And you choose Central Area… Be ready to get ripe.
Yes, less central areas are less expensive..
Can ask Federer come singapore Holiday ?
HAHA he used to live 5’ from my house in Zurich
Every country have it's good and bad points, if you keep comparing with what you have back home which is better then it is not worth going anywhere.
Pros and cons everywhere…
I saw you on bumble
Haha hii😂
We Asians really like Westerners to travel to Asia, and we also hope that you will spend more money in Asia.
What do you even mean by that? An Asian asking.
I dont fully understand what you mean…
Owning a home and car is impossible in Singapore. The local living in a very stressful situation. The expat is doing well. I was an expat and I know. I used to pay 100000 for a second hand bmw that will only caused me 15000 in US. She needs to get the facts straight.
Yes cars are so exp🥲🥲
I have just given up my car after having driven for 3 decades. I now travel on buses and trains and ABSOLUTELY love it.
@@Swizzyinsgyou must not have a clue of how expensive car in Singapore.
Try Penang
You mean the Public transport😂😂😂😂😂😂
don't worry you just landed all excited in new love.
is normal. give sometime, i will look up your video 1 to 2 years time see if u still talking about the concrete jungle
☺️☺️🇸🇬🇸🇬
Singapore isn't expensive at all.
It can be affordable yes
As a local born, staying here for almost 40 years, I must say Singapore is absolutely boring. As a nature loving person, there is hardly any nature parks and vast landscape for people to explore and travel across. Buildings building and more building everywhere. Simply step across to Malaysia and you'll be greeted by vast landscape，a sense of openess and freedom!
You should try to do more research…
Trading boring for safety? Anytime
@@lagna1506 its not boring😉😉
Switzerland salary is 10x Singapore's
Tax😂😂😂😂😂
So is tax..
At 30% tax plus the benefits. They still earn wayyyyy more
Nonsense. I've been to Switzerland and known many average Swiss citizens myself. Their salary surprisingly, aren't any higher than an average Singaporean PMET salary. However, their taxes and cost of living are wayyy higher. We often wonder how an average Swiss citizen could cope! Also, Singaporeans are significantly way more well travelled or at least well-holidayed (though to the usual SEA, JP/KR, EU/US, AUS/NZ) almost every year, where you'd be surprise to know that many Swiss or westerners actually don't travel out of EU or their country for most of their lives!
Main city of Switzerland
Come to Malaysia....food is better and much more things to do 😁😁
@@soonking4133 what things to do
@@Swizzyinsg If you like nature, Malaysia has plenty of jungle and hiking trails. We have plenty of camping spots too. Oh did I mention the food is way better here? 😁😁
Evidently, you don’t have kids if you think it’s not expensive. Go check out the prices for international schools.
Buuut locals ones are good too!
@@Swizzyinsg you can’t get in if you are a foreigner. Local schools are primarily reserved for locals, then PRs. Chances are very slim for any foreigner to get in, and even you do, they could put your child in a school that is not convenient.
She has no clue.
@@sonytan-g8f agreed, she doesn’t
Singapore is the most expensive place to live. I am from southern California and it is even more expensive than LA. I was there. Just ask the Singaporean. She is giving the wrong information. Average one bed room apt is 3800. And this is a pretty lousy apt.
2 days will be plenty to visit Singapore. Trust me.
Disagree… way more to do!
I am from Southern California and this might be the reason I found Singapore boring. Sorry.
But, there are plenty of nice foods to eat when you are not working or sleeping! 😹
Yeeees
I'm looking for a job in Singapore, someone can help me get a job..?
You don't need any help , just open any job site from Singapore on your computer and you are almost there
Try job sites online
Talking about lies, the opposition parties in s'pore have been issued numerous pofmas for spreading lies.😂😂😂
Like you lor
Cant say anything about this topic haha
Now under the Biden Admin, one can get imprisoned for saying God creates only TWO genders 😢
According to economist Singapore tie with Zurich as the most expensive city in the world. I think we should put this to rest.
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if you come Bangladesh you get a lots of subscribe....
so i Think you come Bangladesh 🇧🇩
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Hopefully soon🙆🏼♀️💛
Haha you really know all the bargains in Singapore!
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My only curious question , do you want a boyfriend
I am in a relationship already.. with chicken rice
@@Swizzyinsg I know how to be the chicken 🐔 part of the rice
I can cook chicken rice for you😁@@Swizzyinsg
"Museums, food festivals, concerts, outdoor trails...". If you have to mention those in defence, then yeah. That means it's boring.
@@abouteverything2115 why is that boring?
@@Swizzyinsg because you should not have to look for things to avoid boredom, it means you’re bored. An exciting city keeps you excited. In an exciting city you just need to walk in the street. Sit in a cafe. Go shopping. Museums and concerts are once-a-year stuff.
Singapore is boring. I was there for 9 months and I know.
It not our job to entertain you. 😂
RUclips is for entertainment purposes🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Maybe you are boring🙃
Shopping and gaming are two major things to do. Zoo is ok. May be food. That is about Singapore. If you don’t like game gaming and shopping then 2 days is plenty. Don’t waste your time and money. I was there for 9 months. Trust me.
It is important to tell people the truth. It is not good to give people false expectations. I know Singaporean do not like to hear this. But Singapore is a very small country. This is a fact.
Even tho i love my country but to be honest as a singaporean, i can say even our foods are boring and overpriced. The shopping mall all look similar.
@@phairliu5289 whattt nooo?? So many coffee shops!!!
Only expat loves Singapore, because they can escape anytime they want, so they can laugh at the absurdities in Singapore. As a Malaysian, we see Singapore as a very luxurious North Korea.
Not true.. every Singaporean can escape too if they want
@@Swizzyinsg Most Singaporean own nothing. How would they escape?
Dude, you are just being stupid. 5:06
And yet thousands of Malaysians braved the long traffic everyday to come to "North Korea" to work. Shouldn't they be staying away? This clearly reflect how stupid sounding your comment is. You obviously don't represent any Malaysians except yourself.
@@nicholaspang6126 Thousand of people who lives in Johor that is? Majority of Malaysians don't even think of Singapore.
Singapore is the half the size of London. So it is boring.
Small doesnt mean boring
@Swizzyinsg but i thought size does matter to ladies 😂😂
Awww💕
新加坡🇸🇬是美国🇺🇸殖民地
哦
你的科普是没用的 毕竟每个人的感受不一样吧
在说新加坡被美国政府控制
你说啥都是撒谎v❤
中国是俄罗斯的
好过被prc控制！
What does it mean?🙈🙈
@@Swizzyinsg He's talking nonsense, claiming how SG is a colony of the US. Totally ignorant of SG history.
@nicholaspang6126 u r right @peng Zhang duno anything about sg history obviously he is spreading fake information