As a Taiwanese, I have to say this video is awesome! The comments in this video are quite fair and precise. I think both countries have their pros and cons, and we should learn from each other. Thank you Richard for making great videos to let us learn more about the world. : )
Taiwan and Singapore were both Asian tigers 25 years ago. But now Singapore are much more advanced, economically, politically and technology. The gap is widening. But Taiwan Chinese are nicer😀
I’m a Singaporean who loves these things in Taiwan: bubble tea, shopping, range of cosmetics, natural produce, affordable and super comfortable dormitory, affordable and delicious local Chinese food, huge space, cooler weather, a community that is creative, civil and polite. I miss traveling in 🇹🇼!
@ E V L. One cannot compare the two countries, both are good in their own ways, very safe anywhere even in night in Singapore, u can't go ANYWHERE in the dark or quiet areas in UK
I've never been to Singapore but have no real bad images, and I'm glad you love our food 😊 but just curious about how hot is Singapore's weather? And are your environment/street clean enough to eliminate things like cockroaches? Cus man I really hate the humidity here in Taiwan, and recently I think we've got roaches problems 🤔
@@catherinehui795 err but I’m not comparing. I didn’t say I don’t like Singapore, just saying I’m a Singaporean who enjoys traveling in Taiwan 😆 but if you are here as a tourist hotels and most food places are very clean, no worries.
@@u-tone1997 it’s humid and warm or wet and cold. Half of the year it’s raining here. We are quite a clean country but definitely not cockroaches/pest free. In fact there are many cockroaches, lizards and rats here lol.
You are making a fair judgement, in my opinion. I agreed with all your comments. I like my home country Singapore, for her safety, security, multi cultures and full of greenery. I like Taiwan, where I have spent my vacation there twice, for the Taiwanese's friendliness, pleasant weather (not Summer), beautiful scenery and exotic food culture. Thank you for your sharing, hope you have enjoyed your living here in Singapore.
I am a Taiwanese. I feel the pros and cons of living in Taiwan Richard mentioned in the video are quite fair and square. The traffic and the sidewalks in Taiwan still have huge room for improvement. This is definitely something we need to address to. With that being said, Taiwan is still a pleasant and wecloming place to visit or live. The border is open now. Welcome to Taiwan.😃
Having both grew up in Singapore and lived in Taipei for five years, my wife and I enjoyed this candid and neutral comparison. When we were in Taiwan we missed Singaporean food and when we are back in Singapore we miss all the great food we had in Taiwan. The swim cap rule was hard to get used to, I just had to imagine I am a more professional swimmer than I really am.
I am a Taiwanese. I was one year expat in SG in 2012. Now I am living and working in Netherlands. I prefer Taiwan a bit more, but SG was also a very nice place to live, except the weather. I had to wear suit and tie in SG, but the weather was just so hot for me. I got sweat in 5 minutes without airco. S’porean are friendly, especially if they know I am Taiwanese. A lot of SG uncles did the military training in Taiwan in old days. Many SG taxi drivers have been to many small towns in Taiwan i have never been to. It’s a fun experience to talk about small towns in Taiwan with them. :)
Your comments are fair enough, we (Taiwanese) do need to improve the pavement quality and English communication in our daily life. But just like you said, there's no perfect place int the world. Thanks for your review! Support from Taiwan~
I am a Singaporean , but have lived and worked in the U.K. for 30 years . I think your views are pretty much spot on about Singapore - I actually had a hearty chuckle over your comments about Singapore ! 😄
Honest and humorous ! Thank you very much for introducing and comparing Singapore and Taiwan. I live in Taiwan and it is true that there is an urgent effort to improve the traffic condition, especially to improve the convenience for pedestrian.
Interesting comparison. I’m Singaporean. Love traveling in Taiwan for their food, night markets, colour, quaintness, scenic sights etc. But definitely prefer living in Singapore because it’s so convenient.
I’m Taiwanese and working in SG now for 2 years. I think your opinions about these two nations are precise. Though I love summer weather, I do miss cold weather and autumn when I lived in Brighton.
Honestly, I love that you talk about both the goods and the bada of each country, it really shows the locals in the said countries that yeah indeed the country is great, but there are always places to improve. There really is No need to fight because every country are unique to their own colors, and it would be boring if 2 countries are exactly the same. Anyways great video! Subs to you!
@@langliu4647 Don’t start this kind of arguments again. It doesn’t make anyone wiser, any lives better nor the world a more peaceful place. Anyway, Richard’s channel and videos aren’t meant to be political. There are many political channels on RUclips that have countless debates going on. You can always join them and enjoy your time there.
@@worldpeaceno.1951 Wrong, China had lost the chance to own Taiwan. Its like abandon your kid to end up in an orphanage or adopted and now you are rich and want this child back. Its up to the child, not you!
I am a Singaporean living and working in Taiwan for past 6 years so I can relate to most of the points made in this video. I agree with most of your points about both countries, especially about the lack of pedestrian pavements in Taiwan. This is one reason why I moved out of Taipei City (Neihu District) to Linkou District (in New Taipei City) because 建蔽率 (loosely translated as building coverage area) regulations in Linkou dictate that buildings must be built at a certain distance away from the road so Linkou is the only district with pavements in most places, allowing your kids/pets to walk on the streets safely without sharing the roads with cars, scooters, etc. Even so, Linkou cannot compare to Singapore because of the lack of covered walkways - in Singapore you can pretty much get away with no need to bring an umbrella along even though afternoon showers are common because the walking journey from your building to the nearest MRT station/bus stop is sheltered or you can seek shelter underground (i.e. Orchard Road). In Taiwan, because you must walk on roads everywhere, you are pretty screwed if you are caught off-guard with a sudden downpour. Besides, it can rain non-stop for several days or throughout a weekend but a thunderstorm in Singapore usually ends pretty soon except during the monsoon season. I also agree that there is simply no competition in terms of leisure - I drive in Taiwan and every weekend we can simply visit a different part of Taiwan with hundreds of mountains and lakes to choose from. In Singapore you are pretty much limited to driving across the Causeway to Malaysia if you want to embrace the nature. Cycling up Yangmingshan or around Taiwan surely cannot be compared to cycling in ECP or Coney island. I am fortunate that I am a Chinese so I can read and write Chinese - but even so, I found it a challenge to cope with the banking system, filing my taxes, reading contracts or finding information on government-related policies in Taiwan. It must be a nightmare for Westerners. However, I must disagree with you on the point of veggies - I grew up eating veggies in Singapore! Most Singaporean Chinese usually order veggie dishes separately - e.g. when you have a plate of chicken rice, you can order a plate of 油菜/豆腐 etc. The 2-3 pieces of cucumber are meant as garnish rather than the veggie side dish. Still, I grew fat in both Singapore and Taiwan, so I concur with you that food is great in Taiwan but as a true-born Singaporean, I still miss my bak chor mee, yong tau foo, wanton noodle, hokkien mee and prawn noodles in Taiwan. Lastly, I somewhat disagree with you on weather. At least for the last 6 years, Taiwan summer months are getting longer and there is virtually no more spring or autumn. It changes almost instantly between summer and winter here and even so, the past 2 winters are no longer cold enough for me to wear a jacket/coat daily. And if you are living in Taipei city which is surrounded by mountains on all sides, it's like living in a convection oven with hot air circulating around you. At least in Singapore you get a breeze or seek shelter from the sun from the trees planted along the pavements. In addition, the summer climate in Taiwan is also generally a few degrees warmer than Singapore (or at least during my time in SG).
Pretty fair views except food. The wide variety of dishes within each ethnic group and dialects group are mind boggling, not to mention the gourmet international cuisines available here. Maybe I didn't spend enough time to sample Taiwanese food when I was there, I didn't find much variety or taste that is unforgetable. Yes, maybe veg n fruits cannot be compared as ours are mostly imported, but still in season variety from all over the world can be found albeit higher prices. Thanks for sharing your keen observations of both countries.
I think most ppl still prefer Taiwan weather. No need to mention points. Food wise overall Taiwan still best. Missing Singapore food is your personal memory. I understand. Thanks for sharing.
Even if you have lived 22 years in 2 places combined, I can still sense huge amount of your British humour. You can't be even more British (which in this case, is to do everything you could to not embarrassing anyone) about the 5 to 5 tie in the end. As a native, I most agree with every point you'd made about Taiwan, that's a proof how well could can blend in to a new place. Hope you enjoy your time in Singapore!
I am Singaporean. Thanks for the kind words for Singapore. Though i will miss the mountains and lakes in Taiwan which I cannot find them here. Singapore will always be where my home will be.
My wife and I had a really nice experience visiting Taiwan, I thought the people were so friendly! Can't wait to go back.... By the way we have lived in Singapore for the last 10 years so I can understand you.
Also I spent a summer working in Shanghai and was warned by many here in Singapore to be weary of the PRC people.... Nothing could have been farther from the truth, the folks in Shanghai were wonderful and it was a pleasure to work with them. I made many good friends there that summer...
Singaporean here. the reason why chicken rice only have 2 to 3 pc of cucumber is because, most of times, these cucumber are not eaten by the customers. If you want few more pcs, just ask the stalls, i think they will comply. Anyway..chicken rice are traditional serve with just few pcs of cucumbers, not related to the price of cucumber. Been to Taiwan first with the Navy and then for work and leisure numerous times. Love the food, ppl. But i still prefer coming back to Singapore, the place i was born and bred.
I'm an expat who has lived in Taiwan for 12 years. I've only ever visited Singapore, but Richard's description of life for foreigners in Taiwan is spot on, so I have to assume what he says about Singapore is accurate as well. I feel Richard gave an interesting and balanced critique of both places. I quite enjoyed this video.
Thank you for posting the video. My husband and I love love love staying in Taiwan. We travel from the Mid-West US once a year for a 2 or 3 week visit. We love the people, the food, and the culture. Taiwan is a safe a welcoming country. We are considering retirement there in a few years.
I probably agreed with most things you said, but I was so ready to beat you up when you said Taiwan food wins 😂😂… great video mate. Kudos to you for being such an explorer!
As a matter of fact, Taiwan and Singapore cannot be compared on the table because we are two very different countries in culture, economics, people, industry, geography and many others. But what you did to compare in living cost, safety, medical, food etc. is fair enough. Taiwan welcomes people around the world to visit, travel and live in to share the core value of us. Blessing you, Richard!
Wow, a nice description of my favourite places in the world. I tend to agree with most of your comments but as a European (so definitely a foreigner) I think you have missed a very important point: people. People in both Singapore and Taipei are just so welcoming! I did not expect to gather so many smiles and such a level of kindness in both cities (also in Taipei, even if my Mandarin is limited to just a bunch of words)... maybe because I am used to Milan's extremely lower level of good manners and hospitality, but I think that can also apply to Londoners or Parisians. Fully agree also on the statement that you should adapt to local culture and lifestyle: mingling in is the best way to get to know a foreign country, understand it and appreciate it. Thanks!
I've visited both places in 2019. Loved both! Especially the food and people. For me, personally I would select Singapore because of the ease of communications and living in a harmonious and diverse society. Thank you for your video!
Yes you are 100% right. I have been in Taiwan. Taiwanese are such good people, I respect them and very advanced and modern country . Don’t know about Singapore. I haven’t been there.
Thanks for sharing your life experiences in Taiwan! I am a Singaporean and have been to Taiwan twice for vacations. Food and beverages are definitely something I miss a lot about Taiwan. While I do love the food in Singapore, I do miss the breakfast and street snacks at night in Taiwan from time to time.
Singaporean here🙋 Though i have not been to Taiwan yet. I used to have Taiwanese colleagues. They are very friendly and approachable.Very sincere & genuine. They are also good listeners(heart-to-heart talks).Taiwan have very nice food & scenery too. I know i will love Taiwan.
Singaporean as well. Taiwan is the only place I have been to out of my own choice (the rest were for work), and I have been there 4 times so far. I think it's fairly obvious what I think about Taiwan. If you're a Singaporean Chinese like me, Taiwan will feel like a second home. It's like a staycation on steroids everytime I go there.
While Singapore has a geospatial disadvantage when it comes to local sightseeing and trips, being a major air hub in the region means that residents have access to many air routes to world famous destinations at very competitive prices. So it’s not uncommon for a resident to catch a weekend beach trip to Bali, Bangkok for food and shopping or experience a July winter in NZ. But amidst today’s travel restrictions I truly envy my friends in Taiwan trolling me with photos from their local holidays.
I m a singaporean who share the same experience with u! I had been in Taiwan for 8 yrs, and I love the 小吃、小菜 and fruits! Most of all their 热情! Like your video, Tq for keep exploring new place and new food here.
I agreed about the lack of certain vegetables in a certain type of food, I myself has a gripe about this! Thailand street food wins in this challenge!!!
Love knowing this video, totally need it when i move to taiwan from singapore in the future, though i did have a short 5 mths stay in taiwan before. I can really relate!!
It depends on what you are looking for in a Country. There is no perfect job, so there is also no perfect country. I am a Singaporean. I like Singapore due to it's safety and strict law which protects the citizens. I don't mind travelling to Taiwan for holiday but to stay there for long term, it's a no to me. Due to it's safety and law and politics. These are very challenging in Taiwan although it has more attractions than in Singapore.
How does the law protect its citizens when self defence is not allowed? talk to any IO from the police force and you will realise this. When you are surrounded by 10 attackers armed with weapons and you happen to be a kungfu master. You disarm and disable them to escape successfully. You will still be charged for causing hurt to your attackers. When I talked to the police and said how does that even make sense. They said you should run instead of fighting back. When I asked what should I do if i was cornered and there was no place to run, they only shrugged their shoulders. Taiwan is as safe as singapore and I regularly walk around the whole of taiwan during my annual trips there. People are also friendlier and help others way more. When I got lost and ask for directions, the locals there spent their time bringing me all the way to my destination. Good luck finding that kind of people in sg. talking about safety, i believe both countries are generally equal. You can't say Singapore is safer especially with the slew of reports of people getting murdered when they went out to jog at the reservoirs and parks these days. but these are still a small number in both countries. I don't even want to start with politics. Could be another 10000 word essay. Taiwan politics is messy. they argue with each other on TV. That is whats' probably turning you off. but at least they display it openly rather than doing everything under the table like some countries we happen to live in.
I am a Singaporean and am currently assigned to Taiwan. Taiwan is really a very beautiful country. The people are very family. They treat everyone with respect despite anyone's race, language and religion. They try to understand me despite they do not speak English much here. Personally I have to give more credit to the Taiwanese for their loving nature and their ability to reach out.
I agree with you on Singapore’s weather .. despite frequent showers it still feels uncomfortable to be out during daytime.... but still Singapore is a joyous place to be
milkybar06 It's a mystery. I remember I used to get punished in high school P.E. class because I forgot to bring a swimming hat in the swimming course. So, I start to argue that if I should have leg covers as I have a pair of “furry” legs😂
I love Taiwan but respect Singapore. Singapore is an advanced country although with resource limitation. Thank you for this video but it is hard to make comparison of two countries which have their own specific history and culture. 有空記得回台灣坐坐, 來去爬山。
Actually we love Taiwan and Taiwanese. Taiwan is a nice country to live in to most Singaporean , in term of their friendliness , variety of foods and their night market is amazing . 🇬🇧🇸🇬🇹🇼
Jay Toh sorry about things happened to you. we just overreacted because we use the same language with China Chinese people like to pretend Taiwanese to spread political opposition so they might think you are from China. We love people who like Taiwan 🇹🇼
@@tsai1657 Wow thank you Tsai, very kind of you to reply , u don't have to apologies though, it's just an observation, I still have Taiwanese friends in Singapore =)
Fair. I think you threw in the "water" and "fire" just to help Singapore score two points. :-) I dunno about the bathing cap issue (or how important a consideration it should be), but I've had my share of barbeques growing up. And while it was a social event, BBQs are very enjoyable in a hot tropical climate. Sure it's more readily feasible in Singapore because it's always warm, summer-like climate. But without the contrast of winter, BBQs are just not as enjoyable. Just my opinion.
I used to live in Singapore and Taiwan , I also able tp speak and write Chinese , i would say I respect and appreciate your video , for me , when i was younger i lived in Singapore , i love that country , I miss Santosa island and the Zoo , but when i moved to Taiwan a bit older , I found I can be myself , Singapore life is simple but also limited , and the law are strict , the government is good but also a bit controlling , Singapore is a multi culture society , however they use English for their official langue , Taiwan has a lot of Japanese influence , and they use Mandarin or Chinese , the society allow people to be themselves and have more opportunity to do what you like , it is more freedom, they are not like Singapore have the same dominant party rule the country , and they are more progressive in many way then Singapore ( like gay marriage ), but Singapore does not face the treat of their neighbors ( even sometimes many Malaysian complain about Singapore ), like Taiwan they have huge treat from the China communist government , and Singapore is accepted by UN and international , Taiwan is always been bullied by China and like an orphan in international , you can feel the wronged and grief in every Taiwanese , they are not been recognized and not been validated because of the political issue , so politic is a big matter in Taiwan , they have many election every few years and you can kick out some politician if people think the person didnt do right things , Singapore is very peaceful , quiet , safe and people trust government , Taiwan is excited , adventures , people dont always trust government , but they can do a lot of things Singaporiaan Cant do , my friend in Taiwan after got his master degree turn himself an organic farmer , but my friend in Singapore , like many other , working in a bank and push his kids study hard and hope he would get a government job in the future .
Everyone has an option - choose the one that best suit you. Neither Taiwan or Singapore is perfect but anyone of them is best if they offer what you really need and you have prioritized for. The blessing is you have the opportunity to take that option. :-)
@@shaduck06 author uses Taiwanese Flag over his post, well..... :) we all know what PRC wants... no need to get too upset over it if the language doesn't suit you too well.
Singaporean here. Been to a Taiwan Taipei & Kaoshiung in separate periods. I think Taiwanese has better manners. The country in my opinion is also more liberal.
@@donglinwang3453 Wrong, they are another country running independently. Stop being a communist fool who still supporting your country when your country first leader is doing wrong. Both Trump and Xi are dictators who are selfish and greedy.
There are trade-offs wherever you choose to go. At the end of the day, it boils down to personal preference. It took someone 20 years living abroad to choose to come home for good. The proof is in the pudding. Taiwan is a great country to visit but Singapore is home .
DEAR TK Yap, I agree with you. Taiwan is a great country but Singapore is home. Europe and UK charges almost 50% of income tax monthly from foreigners, and in return one may get free school and medical care. But their free schooling is conducted only in their own local language, thus placing one's child in a private international school cost the same as one would have to pay in singapore. Healthcare in polyclinics in Europe have a queue time of weeks and even months. I do not know about the taxes in Taiwan. But I believe their schools are conducted in Chinese, whereas Singapore's state schools are conducted in English. Which is relevant to the world. We have not charged 50% taxes from foreigners in our country. I am a Singaproean who have lived abroad for 20 years and I still would like in Singapore at the end of the day.
I agree with everything except for the BBQ. When I grew up 40 years ago, we didn't BBQ on the "mid-Autumn Festival" Day. I remember that we could still BBQ when we went to the "mountains" surrounding Taipei. These days, I do not think anybody will BBQ in any park in Taipei. Why would you do so when the air quality is poor? On the other hand, as a Taiwanese, I do LOVE Singaporean food (authentic or fake).
Definitely enjoyed this video. Every country has its ups and downs, so it was great to see the differences. Haven't been to Taiwan, would love to be able to visit some day!
As a Taiwanese living in Singapore for more than 10 years, I get this question very often! Love this video! Very fair comments on both countries. To be honest, I still crave for a nice BBQ whenever Mid-Autumn Festival is around the corner. Haha. I miss the food in Taiwan; I have a must-eat list ranging from 潤餅、草仔粿、甜不辣、蔥抓餅、綠豆花生豆花、綠豆沙、every Yam dessert、雞肉飯、乾粄條、鵝肉麵、蚵仔煎 ... to 滷味. Regarding the road safety issue, I do share the same "horror" when walking on the somewhat invisible "pedestrian pathway" in Taiwan. Believe it or not, my mum still holds my hand when crossing the road in Taiwan even though I am 30 already. XD
why are u still a taiwanese living for so long in Singapore....why dont u go back to taiwan for good since u obviously crave for your local food which is perfectly understandable....just not sure why u dont make the effort to balik rumah??
everyone can come and live in singapore as long as they are qualified. which of our ancestors are true locals, what defines a local, even the malays and indonesians come here from somewhere in time.
As a Taiwanese, was living in SG for 3 years (local hire), and now living in Japan for more than 5 years, I have to 100% agree with you!!! Maybe I should try to make a video to compare TW/SG/JP :)
Very accurate comparison. Born in Singapore now living in UK, I completely agree with you about the weather in Singapore. That is why I totally enjoy the beautiful countryside in Somerset and the unpredictable weather here. All the best to you and stay safe.
I'm Singaporean and I really love Taiwan and its people!!! 台湾人真的很热情很棒！ ❤️❤️ I hope this pandemic is over soon and we can all go visit again!! Please covid go away and disappear from Earth forever !!
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很棒的影片！其實這個pk有趣且友善，身為台灣人我也認同台灣的優點與缺點！當然新加坡也有很多可以學習的典範。總之影片很正面良善..100分
As a Taiwanese, I have to say this video is awesome! The comments in this video are quite fair and precise. I think both countries have their pros and cons, and we should learn from each other. Thank you Richard for making great videos to let us learn more about the world. : )
Thank you very much!
Taiwan and Singapore were both Asian tigers 25 years ago. But now Singapore are much more advanced, economically, politically and technology. The gap is widening. But Taiwan Chinese are nicer😀
臺灣鶴佬人贊成你
Can't agree more
I’m a Singaporean who loves these things in Taiwan: bubble tea, shopping, range of cosmetics, natural produce, affordable and super comfortable dormitory, affordable and delicious local Chinese food, huge space, cooler weather, a community that is creative, civil and polite.
I miss traveling in 🇹🇼!
@@salamuun then who give shit about what you comment
@ E V L. One cannot compare the two countries, both are good in their own ways, very safe anywhere even in night in Singapore, u can't go ANYWHERE in the dark or quiet areas in UK
I've never been to Singapore but have no real bad images, and I'm glad you love our food 😊 but just curious about how hot is Singapore's weather? And are your environment/street clean enough to eliminate things like cockroaches? Cus man I really hate the humidity here in Taiwan, and recently I think we've got roaches problems 🤔
@@catherinehui795 err but I’m not comparing. I didn’t say I don’t like Singapore, just saying I’m a Singaporean who enjoys traveling in Taiwan 😆 but if you are here as a tourist hotels and most food places are very clean, no worries.
@@u-tone1997 it’s humid and warm or wet and cold. Half of the year it’s raining here. We are quite a clean country but definitely not cockroaches/pest free. In fact there are many cockroaches, lizards and rats here lol.
You are making a fair judgement, in my opinion. I agreed with all your comments. I like my home country Singapore, for her safety, security, multi cultures and full of greenery. I like Taiwan, where I have spent my vacation there twice, for the Taiwanese's friendliness, pleasant weather (not Summer), beautiful scenery and exotic food culture. Thank you for your sharing, hope you have enjoyed your living here in Singapore.
我是新加坡人，身邊也有很多朋友都喜歡台灣。其實兩國難免都有好有壞 但基本上新加坡人都還是喜歡台灣。 他們的友善，熱情，對人有禮貌， 還有服務是我們新加坡人要學習的♥️
那是以前
以前看台湾是往上看
现在是拼命踩
台湾人把新马人都得罪了
I am a Taiwanese. I feel the pros and cons of living in Taiwan Richard mentioned in the video are quite fair and square.
The traffic and the sidewalks in Taiwan still have huge room for improvement.
This is definitely something we need to address to.
With that being said, Taiwan is still a pleasant and wecloming place to visit or live.
The border is open now. Welcome to Taiwan.😃
Having both grew up in Singapore and lived in Taipei for five years, my wife and I enjoyed this candid and neutral comparison. When we were in Taiwan we missed Singaporean food and when we are back in Singapore we miss all the great food we had in Taiwan. The swim cap rule was hard to get used to, I just had to imagine I am a more professional swimmer than I really am.
Haha。 Nice solution！
I am a Taiwanese. I was one year expat in SG in 2012. Now I am living and working in Netherlands. I prefer Taiwan a bit more, but SG was also a very nice place to live, except the weather. I had to wear suit and tie in SG, but the weather was just so hot for me. I got sweat in 5 minutes without airco. S’porean are friendly, especially if they know I am Taiwanese. A lot of SG uncles did the military training in Taiwan in old days. Many SG taxi drivers have been to many small towns in Taiwan i have never been to. It’s a fun experience to talk about small towns in Taiwan with them. :)
@老劉聊哲學 yup
@老劉聊哲學 errrrrrrr
@老劉聊哲學 ,
你胡说，新加坡人没有什么喜欢，不喜欢中國大陸人。我们没有歧视那一个国家人。全世界都是新加坡的朋友！
@老劉聊哲學 because too many over the place, they knew it too better than anyone in the world.
Hahaha, wear tie and suit, not fun at outdoor
我是中国人，去过新加坡，很干净，很喜欢，很多我们应该借鉴学习的地方，以后有机会想去台湾看看
（这里不谈政治谢谢）
歡迎來台灣玩！ 我也希望能去中國走走玩玩看看，特別想去蘇杭，期待那種從山水畫跑出來的美景！
而且食物真的棒😋😋😋
疫情過後歡迎來台灣旅遊，這邊有著融合大陸各省與台灣在地的多樣風貌，相信能讓你有很棒的體驗
多希望youtube多一些像你这样的中国人👍
@@peichi0806 我在新加坡定居，杭州人欢迎来杭州
@@A1092329 台湾是宝岛，物产丰富，风土人情也很质朴
Your comments are fair enough, we (Taiwanese) do need to improve the pavement quality and English communication in our daily life. But just like you said, there's no perfect place int the world. Thanks for your review! Support from Taiwan~
I am a Singaporean , but have lived and worked in the U.K. for 30 years . I think your views are pretty much spot on about Singapore - I actually had a hearty chuckle over your comments about Singapore ! 😄
Honest and humorous !
Thank you very much for introducing and comparing Singapore and Taiwan.
I live in Taiwan and it is true that there is an urgent effort to improve the traffic condition, especially to improve the convenience for pedestrian.
Interesting comparison. I’m Singaporean. Love traveling in Taiwan for their food, night markets, colour, quaintness, scenic sights etc. But definitely prefer living in Singapore because it’s so convenient.
好可愛的影片，忍不住要按讚。新加坡真的很棒，值得台灣學習，也很感謝給台灣這麼好的評價，我們也要再加油，讓台灣越來越好。
You win because you have the chance to explore two countries deeply.
Ikr damn!
I am a Taiwanese who living in Singapore. I can totally understand what you trying to say. Solid video. Cheers
I'm Singaporean and Taiwan is one of my fav countries. Went there 3 times. Love the food, culture and ppl.
不同的地方本來就會有不同的生活模式，但是台灣的確有不少地方需要改進，虛心接受也謝謝指教。
台湾香港有自由的游行而新加坡没有，就看你们愿意要自由还是要经济了！新加坡几乎一党制，反对党很弱，台湾两党扯皮导致发展效率很低
@@wisetour4ever 在怎麼樣，台灣絕對不能走回頭路，哪怕發展的慢，一黨專政只要走偏，可是很恐怖的。
@@wisetour4ever 發展效率不低哦，比獨裁快哦
無能蔡英文...民進黨相關人..故意內亂
1.很多物價漲 25 %...基本薪漲約 13 %
... = 薪 水 少 約 12 %..( 更窮、更苦 )
2.故 意 不管.薪 2萬5 以上的..沒 加 薪
...很多物價亂漲 25 % = 減 薪 約 25 %
3.汽車，貨車，機車..很多又貴又落伍
...無 理 高 貨 物 稅，不管爛車賣高價
...不 開 放 汽車.用小錢改電動車..？
... ruclips.net/video/TmBpdU6ZBqA/видео.html
...中 華 汽 車 給 我 主 導..約 1 年時間
...會有約 25 萬..滿電 120公里電動車
......或 1 升 油...可 以 跑 約 32 公 里
...約 45 萬小貨車.. 1 升油約 25 公 里
...約 60 萬休旅車.. 1 升油約 23 公 里
4.故 意 不管物價亂漲...人民更窮更苦
5.房價亂漲..故意不蓋便宜國宅賣人民
...造 成 很多人..不敢結婚..不敢生小孩
日 本 高 薪...很多物價......比台灣便宜
-> ruclips.net/video/ysWEEmjEFxk/видео.html
蔡 英 文， 民 進 黨...故 意 不幫助人民
6.我要做小餐飲..跟政府申請.創業貸款
...規定多..不保證可貸款.....明 顯 刁 難
7.要用土地貸款 20萬、中古車貸 10萬
...銀行拒絕...( 我 沒 信 用 瑕 疵 問 題 )
...( 公家銀行...一堆奇怪說法 在 刁 難 )
.....柯 文 哲 的 民 眾 黨， 也 不 協 助
民進黨，民眾黨...喜 歡 人民又窮又苦
證 明 蔡英文...民進黨、民眾黨...很 爛
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8.司法改革..很多殺人犯.不死刑..無罪
...( 也 故 意..不 改 成 陪 審 團 制 度 )
9.很多沒工作..有工作的人...無紓困金
...少數有工作的人領約 5 萬舒困金..？
10.付 1 千元...領 3 千元 = 實領 2 倍卷
...民 進 黨.故意減少 + 阻 擋 人民領錢
...國 民 黨..給人民實領 3600元消費卷
11.要進口不好的萊豬...傷害台灣人..？
12.廢 除 通姦刑事罪..( 易有更多外遇 )
證 明 蔡英文，民進黨...故 意 搞 內 亂
執政能力...約月薪 2 萬.....卻月領高薪
不辭職...明 顯 貪權又貪財...不知羞恥
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國民黨、其他黨...快主動用憲法 23 條
快連署人民......罷免蔡英文...相關立委
符合 1.維持社會秩序_2.增進公共利益
不可用法律限制之...( 憲 法 第 23 條 )
...不需立委通過、人民自己連署就可
...連 署 有效票超過 51 % = 罷免成功
...不 快 連 署..罷 免 她 們 = 軟 弱 黨
......以 後 不投票給國民黨，其他黨
用 同 樣 格 式 的 罷 免 書..給 各 個 里
約 5 人 的 志 願 者，去 找 里 民 簽 名
_ 1 張 A4 罷免書...有 10 個罷免人數
_ 簽 名..( 指 模 蓋在簽名上 ) + 住 址
影 印 1 份..放 在 正本中間.蓋 騎 縫 章
再 影 印 給 需要的里民..做 保 存 證 據
@@hardenfeterw8307 又是五毛整天刷一樣的騙錢
I’m Taiwanese and working in SG now for 2 years. I think your opinions about these two nations are precise. Though I love summer weather, I do miss cold weather and autumn when I lived in Brighton.
Honestly, I love that you talk about both the goods and the bada of each country, it really shows the locals in the said countries that yeah indeed the country is great, but there are always places to improve.
There really is No need to fight because every country are unique to their own colors, and it would be boring if 2 countries are exactly the same.
Anyways great video! Subs to you!
Your opinions about these two countries are totally neutral and fair. You did an excellent job on comparing every aspects.
Maybe the government found out massive hair lost in the swimming pools hahaha
taiwan is not a country yet
@@langliu4647 Don’t start this kind of arguments again. It doesn’t make anyone wiser, any lives better nor the world a more peaceful place. Anyway, Richard’s channel and videos aren’t meant to be political. There are many political channels on RUclips that have countless debates going on. You can always join them and enjoy your time there.
One is a province and the other is a country Taiwan belongs to China
@@worldpeaceno.1951 Wrong, China had lost the chance to own Taiwan. Its like abandon your kid to end up in an orphanage or adopted and now you are rich and want this child back. Its up to the child, not you!
I am a Singaporean living and working in Taiwan for past 6 years so I can relate to most of the points made in this video.
I agree with most of your points about both countries, especially about the lack of pedestrian pavements in Taiwan. This is one reason why I moved out of Taipei City (Neihu District) to Linkou District (in New Taipei City) because 建蔽率 (loosely translated as building coverage area) regulations in Linkou dictate that buildings must be built at a certain distance away from the road so Linkou is the only district with pavements in most places, allowing your kids/pets to walk on the streets safely without sharing the roads with cars, scooters, etc. Even so, Linkou cannot compare to Singapore because of the lack of covered walkways - in Singapore you can pretty much get away with no need to bring an umbrella along even though afternoon showers are common because the walking journey from your building to the nearest MRT station/bus stop is sheltered or you can seek shelter underground (i.e. Orchard Road). In Taiwan, because you must walk on roads everywhere, you are pretty screwed if you are caught off-guard with a sudden downpour. Besides, it can rain non-stop for several days or throughout a weekend but a thunderstorm in Singapore usually ends pretty soon except during the monsoon season.
I also agree that there is simply no competition in terms of leisure - I drive in Taiwan and every weekend we can simply visit a different part of Taiwan with hundreds of mountains and lakes to choose from. In Singapore you are pretty much limited to driving across the Causeway to Malaysia if you want to embrace the nature. Cycling up Yangmingshan or around Taiwan surely cannot be compared to cycling in ECP or Coney island.
I am fortunate that I am a Chinese so I can read and write Chinese - but even so, I found it a challenge to cope with the banking system, filing my taxes, reading contracts or finding information on government-related policies in Taiwan. It must be a nightmare for Westerners.
However, I must disagree with you on the point of veggies - I grew up eating veggies in Singapore! Most Singaporean Chinese usually order veggie dishes separately - e.g. when you have a plate of chicken rice, you can order a plate of 油菜/豆腐 etc. The 2-3 pieces of cucumber are meant as garnish rather than the veggie side dish.
Still, I grew fat in both Singapore and Taiwan, so I concur with you that food is great in Taiwan but as a true-born Singaporean, I still miss my bak chor mee, yong tau foo, wanton noodle, hokkien mee and prawn noodles in Taiwan.
Lastly, I somewhat disagree with you on weather. At least for the last 6 years, Taiwan summer months are getting longer and there is virtually no more spring or autumn. It changes almost instantly between summer and winter here and even so, the past 2 winters are no longer cold enough for me to wear a jacket/coat daily. And if you are living in Taipei city which is surrounded by mountains on all sides, it's like living in a convection oven with hot air circulating around you. At least in Singapore you get a breeze or seek shelter from the sun from the trees planted along the pavements. In addition, the summer climate in Taiwan is also generally a few degrees warmer than Singapore (or at least during my time in SG).
Thanks for such a comprehensive comment. You must be exhausted after typing it! 😀
Pretty fair views except food. The wide variety of dishes within each ethnic group and dialects group are mind boggling, not to mention the gourmet international cuisines available here. Maybe I didn't spend enough time to sample Taiwanese food when I was there, I didn't find much variety or taste that is unforgetable. Yes, maybe veg n fruits cannot be compared as ours are mostly imported, but still in season variety from all over the world can be found albeit higher prices. Thanks for sharing your keen observations of both countries.
@@paulineng6177 Correct...almost agree in everything above except the food.
I think most ppl still prefer Taiwan weather. No need to mention points. Food wise overall Taiwan still best. Missing Singapore food is your personal memory. I understand.
Thanks for sharing.
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Even if you have lived 22 years in 2 places combined, I can still sense huge amount of your British humour. You can't be even more British (which in this case, is to do everything you could to not embarrassing anyone) about the 5 to 5 tie in the end.
As a native, I most agree with every point you'd made about Taiwan, that's a proof how well could can blend in to a new place. Hope you enjoy your time in Singapore!
I am Singaporean. Thanks for the kind words for Singapore. Though i will miss the mountains and lakes in Taiwan which I cannot find them here. Singapore will always be where my home will be.
My wife and I had a really nice experience visiting Taiwan, I thought the people were so friendly! Can't wait to go back.... By the way we have lived in Singapore for the last 10 years so I can understand you.
Welcome to Taiwan again.
Taiwan is the not mainland China. Taiwanese are very sincere and friendly
Thanks for sharing your Taiwan visiting experience with the whole world,Thanks a lot
Adrian kim Leow Taiwanese are good actors...and not very sincere.
Also I spent a summer working in Shanghai and was warned by many here in Singapore to be weary of the PRC people.... Nothing could have been farther from the truth, the folks in Shanghai were wonderful and it was a pleasure to work with them. I made many good friends there that summer...
Nice video. Living in Taiwan now and definitely agree. Nice comments. Keep up the good work
我喜歡你的言論，影片都有配中文翻譯字幕，不管任何地國家與方都有不同的特殊性，不能說好與壞，是居住的人適應環境能力問題，謝謝你說出了，台灣和新加坡的好。
我也有認同你一些觀點,但真的要因為习慣而不進步嗎? 我是馬來西亞人,我們這裡的很多人己對亂丟垃圾习慣了。 我没有习慣。 台灣的人行道真的要改善。
Singaporean here. the reason why chicken rice only have 2 to 3 pc of cucumber is because, most of times, these cucumber are not eaten by the customers. If you want few more pcs, just ask the stalls, i think they will comply. Anyway..chicken rice are traditional serve with just few pcs of cucumbers, not related to the price of cucumber. Been to Taiwan first with the Navy and then for work and leisure numerous times. Love the food, ppl. But i still prefer coming back to Singapore, the place i was born and bred.
Great little video, you are a very good guest and a credit to wherever you wander.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm an expat who has lived in Taiwan for 12 years. I've only ever visited Singapore, but Richard's description of life for foreigners in Taiwan is spot on, so I have to assume what he says about Singapore is accurate as well. I feel Richard gave an interesting and balanced critique of both places. I quite enjoyed this video.
I am Taiwanese.
台灣的街道和市容, 只有30分, 還有70分的改善空間
Taiwan’s streets and cityscapes are only 30 points, and there is still 70 points of room for improvement.
難，先天不良，後天失調，摩托車太多，汽車也太多，不要講人行道ㄌ，就算是馬路也變成停車場
台北市還有本錢改善，畢竟是首都，不能讓外國人看笑話，其他城市就算了
鐵皮鐵窗問題 騎樓問題 也沒有強制定期洗建築物外牆 在潮濕炎熱的地方很多東西都很容易舊的快 其實去掉太多後來加上去的東西 保持乾淨的房子原型 即時是老房也是很有味道 就像百年古蹟一樣維持的好就很可以漂亮很久且特別
高雄的市容就比台北好太多啦...
台北真的先天很不良
不過好在執法比較強硬
其實也沒有這麼困難，
其實就是看首長有沒有心去做而已，看看那天天被罵的綠色標線行人道，
油漆畫一畫就沾沾自喜真的是受不了。
Thank you for posting the video. My husband and I love love love staying in Taiwan. We travel from the Mid-West US once a year for a 2 or 3 week visit. We love the people, the food, and the culture. Taiwan is a safe a welcoming country. We are considering retirement there in a few years.
台灣的交通品質真的很糟糕，希望所有來台灣玩的朋友都千萬要多注意交通安全
謝謝你提醒 我有想過疫情過後來台灣一遊
@@楊斌-o3d 歡迎您到時候來台灣好好遊玩
機車汽車不會禮讓行人。
@Darwimm
謝謝
@@Jksage
謝謝
您說得沒錯確，台灣街道的確較亂，新加坡很適合旅遊，各有各優點，祝新加坡生活愉快
台灣才多大，交通要怎樣較好，藍鳥比雞腿嗎？跟對岸比土地更大，有更好嗎？
本人在新台都待过相当的时间，新加坡唯一比台湾好的地方是汇率大而已，外国人去赚钱/投资回乡好享受，不服来辩
I probably agreed with most things you said, but I was so ready to beat you up when you said Taiwan food wins 😂😂… great video mate. Kudos to you for being such an explorer!
台灣的交通真的亂很多
只要牽扯到非大眾運輸的道路交通，任何人多抱怨我都不會生氣( 因為是事實 )
台灣的大眾運輸只要出了台北 真的很差
@@Zze_611 欸 我沒有想要引戰 不過依照其它國家的大眾交通(尤其東亞、歐美) 很多真的都大概台北等級 至於其它五都真的要加加油 我台南人 台南都規劃20年捷運還沒下文 這效率真的要好好提升
@@elfin1601 因為藍綠一直換，當然搞不定，這原因要追溯到台灣政治政府都很破才對
@@Shane-in9nm 不能這樣說 台灣是太尊重人民利益 另外最近的執政者是比蔣經國時期沒有長遠規劃
@@Zze_611 有跟好不一樣，確實出了台北都很差，我台中人，等了20年才準備通一條捷運
No, i dont hate you😂😂 You are so blessed to be able to experience living in Singapore and Taiwan.😊
As a Taiwanese who has been to Singapore, I have to say your comparison is fair! Both countries are great!
喜歡這類主題的影片，蠻有趣的，也讓我們知道，臺灣跟其他國家的不同之處。
呵呵
@老劉聊哲學 新加坡平均壽命83歲是全球第二高，你是不是誤會了什麼？
@老劉聊哲學 有时节奏慢不是原本的选择,或许是其他原因所造成的。
分析的很公正....都是事實!台灣不好的要改進....才會有進步空間!
根本没有公正性的比较，热带水果榴连和温带水果草莓能相比较吗？地理环境和条件都完全不一样，怎能相提并论。其实，並非打成平手，他是觉得台湾比新加坡好。
見賢思齊，見不賢而內自省，我們才能更進步，更完美~說真的我覺得新加坡真的有很多值得我們學習的地方！
@@tracervlog “见贤思齐，见不贤而内自省也“说得真好。人与人之间彼此若是能有此思维和共识而付诸行动，是能更加进步，走向更美好的未来。
无须太再意视频中不能成立的比较，当事人只偏向自己想要的便利、喜好、好处和便宜而做出的论述，没什么客观性，会误导观众，从而不能看清问题和事物的本质，不应赞同。
@@yvgle 非常認同！希望有機會與您多多交流～
@@tracervlog 在下才疏学浅，感谢您支持我的看法，真心希望能彼此互相交流。
As a matter of fact, Taiwan and Singapore cannot be compared on the table because we are two very different countries in culture, economics, people, industry, geography and many others. But what you did to compare in living cost, safety, medical, food etc. is fair enough. Taiwan welcomes people around the world to visit, travel and live in to share the core value of us. Blessing you, Richard!
台灣交通跟都市規劃真的是很爛...你講得很中肯!! 這幾個連我們台灣人都受不了 !!!
Wow, a nice description of my favourite places in the world. I tend to agree with most of your comments but as a European (so definitely a foreigner) I think you have missed a very important point: people. People in both Singapore and Taipei are just so welcoming! I did not expect to gather so many smiles and such a level of kindness in both cities (also in Taipei, even if my Mandarin is limited to just a bunch of words)... maybe because I am used to Milan's extremely lower level of good manners and hospitality, but I think that can also apply to Londoners or Parisians.
Fully agree also on the statement that you should adapt to local culture and lifestyle: mingling in is the best way to get to know a foreign country, understand it and appreciate it.
Thanks!
I'm a Singaporean but I give thumb up to Taiwan. I love their night market and foods 😍😍😍😍 喜欢台湾的夜市
More shopping opportunities as well !
有些夜市衛生條件堪憂
Hello
meee tooo, i miss taiwan
I agree totally. Taiwan’s night markets are more interesting and have varieties!! 👍👍
很客觀中肯的評論！❤️
謝謝 🙏
I've visited both places in 2019. Loved both! Especially the food and people. For me, personally I would select Singapore because of the ease of communications and living in a harmonious and diverse society. Thank you for your video!
Yes you are 100% right. I have been in Taiwan. Taiwanese are such good people, I respect them and very advanced and modern country . Don’t know about Singapore. I haven’t been there.
Welcome you to come to Singapore one day!
如果台灣的交通安全問題能大大改善、應該讓更多外國人喜歡
真的..行人安全部分可以再加強
台灣努力中，大家一起努力
重點是為當地公民交通安全而改善，外國人其次。
交通是該改善, 但不是為了讓外國人喜歡, 而是讓台灣更加文明進步. 有時候我覺得台灣政府很善待外國人了, 一堆莫名其妙的外國人, 只要會說英文, 就能在台灣教英文, 這到底是什麼鬼東西.
@@libra8234 這本來就是語言壟斷對他們的優勢，在每個非英語系國家都有這個現像，不是只有台灣
Thanks for sharing your life experiences in Taiwan! I am a Singaporean and have been to Taiwan twice for vacations. Food and beverages are definitely something I miss a lot about Taiwan. While I do love the food in Singapore, I do miss the breakfast and street snacks at night in Taiwan from time to time.
Surprisingly I've been watching your channel for a while and I didn't notice that you made this video. Fair comparison. I love it.
Thanks for watching!
Singaporean here🙋
Though i have not been to Taiwan yet. I used to have Taiwanese colleagues. They are very friendly and approachable.Very sincere & genuine. They are also good listeners(heart-to-heart talks).Taiwan have very nice food & scenery too. I know i will love Taiwan.
🇹🇼❤️🇸🇬
l am Taiwanese. I have been to Singapore once.I think Singapore is a good place. I love here.The people in both places are very friendly.
I have been to Taiwan like 6 times.
Singaporean as well. Taiwan is the only place I have been to out of my own choice (the rest were for work), and I have been there 4 times so far. I think it's fairly obvious what I think about Taiwan. If you're a Singaporean Chinese like me, Taiwan will feel like a second home. It's like a staycation on steroids everytime I go there.
@NURLAILA AAQILAH MOHAMMAD ISMAIL u will! Confirm plus chop!
說的都很貼切,每個地方都有優缺點就看自己在乎的是什麼
对啊，坡坡对于贩毒与杀人犯是必严惩。妈的，就是有点贵与闷热。
Check your salary in singapore and taiwan.
While Singapore has a geospatial disadvantage when it comes to local sightseeing and trips, being a major air hub in the region means that residents have access to many air routes to world famous destinations at very competitive prices. So it’s not uncommon for a resident to catch a weekend beach trip to Bali, Bangkok for food and shopping or experience a July winter in NZ. But amidst today’s travel restrictions I truly envy my friends in Taiwan trolling me with photos from their local holidays.
where on earth you can have lunch in hong kong and a round of golf in perth after that and still go home to bed in the night?
I am local Singaoorean and lived in Taiwan before, agree with you that the weather, food , travel attraction of Taiwan is scoring points.
Agreed. I am a Taiwanese American, that will make me love Taiwan . Singapore ‘s relentless heat makes me tired.
This video is meant for expats. Locals in TW & SG just take it with a pinch of salt
It is interesting to note the comparisons between Singapore and Taiwan from a foreigner's perspective. Good job. Keep it up.
Thanks! 😃
thanks for your sharing...新加坡和台湾都是非常棒的地方～
我是台灣人住新加坡，台灣交通真的不太好，請留意在台灣過馬路車子不會讓你的喔！人一定要讓車。請小心。
但台灣美食、天氣、休閒娛樂實在無法超越！❤️
今年九月已經立法，車子不理讓行人要高罰金
@@張技政 我覺得還是要警察在街口站哨開罰，這樣宣傳效果最快，現在開車騎車轉彎還是要停一下，旁邊的人才會跟著停下，要有人帶動這樣的習慣。
台灣的交通真的爛到可憐
美食和成都比呢？
@@s00048 不會吧？台灣的交通雖然不是頂好，
但是也還算是可以，近年來台灣的交通已經有大幅提升素質了！
I m a singaporean who share the same experience with u! I had been in Taiwan for 8 yrs, and I love the 小吃、小菜 and fruits! Most of all their 热情! Like your video, Tq for keep exploring new place and new food here.
Welcome you to visit Taiwan again after covid-19.
I agreed about the lack of certain vegetables in a certain type of food, I myself has a gripe about this! Thailand street food wins in this challenge!!!
Agree. And most chicken rice stall only give you chicken slices, not chicken meat, that's suck!
Love knowing this video, totally need it when i move to taiwan from singapore in the future, though i did have a short 5 mths stay in taiwan before. I can really relate!!
Glad it was helpful!
It depends on what you are looking for in a Country. There is no perfect job, so there is also no perfect country. I am a Singaporean. I like Singapore due to it's safety and strict law which protects the citizens. I don't mind travelling to Taiwan for holiday but to stay there for long term, it's a no to me. Due to it's safety and law and politics. These are very challenging in Taiwan although it has more attractions than in Singapore.
How does the law protect its citizens when self defence is not allowed? talk to any IO from the police force and you will realise this.
When you are surrounded by 10 attackers armed with weapons and you happen to be a kungfu master. You disarm and disable them to escape successfully. You will still be charged for causing hurt to your attackers. When I talked to the police and said how does that even make sense. They said you should run instead of fighting back.
When I asked what should I do if i was cornered and there was no place to run, they only shrugged their shoulders.
Taiwan is as safe as singapore and I regularly walk around the whole of taiwan during my annual trips there. People are also friendlier and help others way more. When I got lost and ask for directions, the locals there spent their time bringing me all the way to my destination. Good luck finding that kind of people in sg.
talking about safety, i believe both countries are generally equal. You can't say Singapore is safer especially with the slew of reports of people getting murdered when they went out to jog at the reservoirs and parks these days. but these are still a small number in both countries.
I don't even want to start with politics. Could be another 10000 word essay. Taiwan politics is messy. they argue with each other on TV. That is whats' probably turning you off. but at least they display it openly rather than doing everything under the table like some countries we happen to live in.
eh simi country? taiwan is not a country, just say region
You are so nice.故意選擇評論的項目讓兩國平手🤣。說到台灣的騎樓，交通問題，也是讓我感到無耐，不安全。講到全國只有一天烤肉的話，真的很好笑。謝謝你的影片，讓我更了解新加坡。
是呀 烤肉和泳帽讓分數追平 真可愛幽默
BBQ 烤台其實有點文化差異，我之前住澳大利亞很普遍，在美囯電影也會見到，新加坡這類基礎建設大概相対符合西方習慣，會舉行戶外烤肉的聚會，小孩可以丟在一旁踢球打滾。台灣、日本、韓囯就少見這種設備，朋友聚會也會選擇室內燒烤店。
泳帽就是個我身為台灣人N年，也一直無法理解的規定。
相信我。台湾比较好。
以前曾有一段期間，我在台灣的大型廟宇服務，負責接待中國與東南亞國家的遊客們，其中有相當比例是新加坡人，新加坡人多數熱衷於知悉關於台灣的大小事，他們很和善，言談之間也直接表達出他們對於台灣的好奇與喜愛。
台灣人與新加坡人，外表看似差異不大，但其實兩者之間存在著很大的差異；語言、政治、生活條件、國族認同等等各方面，都很不同。以我是一個台灣人的角度，台灣人的包容性、親切度、真誠度非常之高，遠勝過世界上絕大多數的國家，而且在台灣你所遇到的陌生台灣人，絕大多數都會發自於內心真心對待來自世界上各個不同國家的人；當然，中國人是唯一例外，中國無時不刻想要併吞台灣、霸凌台灣，這點我們無法忍受。
2020年，歐美國家的政治學者幾乎都承認，台灣是亞洲唯一真正的民主國家，這是許多台灣的先賢們犧牲生命所換來的成果。
自由與民主，在人的一生當中，經常遠勝於生命中的所有一切；多數台灣人都珍惜這一份得來不易的民主成果，所以我們熱愛今日的台灣
比如哪个欧美国家承认😂😂😂
@@dztiger6822 今年20201歐洲所做的一份研究，台灣是亞洲第一名的民主國家。
你們這些五毛所生活的中國鐵幕，訊息都被封鎖，導致你們每個中國人都成為井底之蛙，這些新聞你們當然都看不到。
@@dztiger6822 说到最后又拿中国比。比条毛就有。台湾最近疫情大爆发。瞒不住了。最后来个校正回龟。果然世界第一。报的才几千病例。就死了20多人。新加坡6万多病例死了32人。台湾不是医疗世界第一的吗？还是那句话。比毛台湾就厉害。怪不得新加坡总理夫人何晶会errrrrrr。
I am a Singaporean and am currently assigned to Taiwan. Taiwan is really a very beautiful country. The people are very family. They treat everyone with respect despite anyone's race, language and religion. They try to understand me despite they do not speak English much here. Personally I have to give more credit to the Taiwanese for their loving nature and their ability to reach out.
Taiwan is a province of China, not a country in its own right.
@oberstleutnant787 ya, Taiwan is a part of the Republic of China .
新加坡雖然不大，但很多人行道竟然可以寬到做三層綠化，真的很美。
Atmosphere95 台灣離開台北後，就沒有人行道這個名詞
@@hannabeit0316 什麼????台北竟然有人行道.......
台灣沒在綠化 --> 都是被建/賤商及政府 搞爛的 = *建/賤商是禍首 政府是沒立相關法律的幫兇
@@hannabeit0316 那我這輩子還真的都與汽車一起走在路上
@@a7887082001 台北可能罰比較嚴吧，去台北時真的覺得人行道比較多
建議台北往南走，有人行道但人行道上堆滿攤販機車，汽車停到機車優先道上，機車行駛到內線車道。
看到當初的設計規劃才知道，哦~原來這裡有人行道哦~完全看不出來~
Am a Taiwanese, and I love both Taiwan and Singapore very much! They are both great island countries to live ❤️
I agree with you on Singapore’s weather .. despite frequent showers it still feels uncomfortable to be out during daytime.... but still Singapore is a joyous place to be
Taiwan weather is not exactly peachy. Also, a ton of mosquito. I got bit a million times since birth.
新加坡和台灣都很好，以前新加坡也很多藝人來台灣發展，很多都簽台灣公司，上台灣綜藝節目，製作專輯的團隊作詞作曲廣告服裝設計，很多都是台灣人，像孫燕姿，林俊傑，蔡健雅,而且目前蔡健雅和林俊傑定居在台北，他們兩個在台北有房子，也很受歡迎，林俊傑很常在信義區出沒，我在大學也有新加坡的同學，喜歡新加坡的交通和國際化，也喜歡台灣的大自然和人文，我認為兩者各有各的好，台灣比新加坡大很多，新加坡的面積只有台北市二點五倍大，台灣人口是新加坡的四倍，政治環境其實也不一樣，我覺得兩者很難比較
這也是我一直很納悶為什麼有這麼多出色的星馬歌手都是在台灣紅起來的，而不是從那邊紅到台灣來？許美靜也是在新加坡出專輯後，來台灣發片才大紅的。
想要發展華語音樂而且要有創作自由 當然只能到台灣 新加坡人口才多少-- 而且也不是所有人都講中文
@@allenwang1828 也對耶！他們好像都說英文比較多
@@allenwang1828 新加坡官方語是英文
@@a19761019 宪法里官方是马来文，但实际上主要用英文
I am a 50 years old Taiwanese. The swimming hat was not required when I was a kid. Don't know when it become mandatory everywhere.
Why do you have to wear one?
milkybar06 It's a mystery. I remember I used to get punished in high school P.E. class because I forgot to bring a swimming hat in the swimming course. So, I start to argue that if I should have leg covers as I have a pair of “furry” legs😂
What happens if you simply refuse to wear one?
Fusion lifeguard twists your nipples.
@@GwilymJames seriously?
You are very objective and analytical. I appreciate that.
Singaporean here. Decently fair assessment of SG I would say.
i am half Taiwanese and Singaporean, i will say both countries can learn a lot from each other!
Since when Taiwan became a ..... Country ?
taiwan is a country？
@@khoocheepeng since 1992. Read up on history man
Then Singapore should be a COUNTY
@@khoocheepeng it’s not important, Taiwan ppl have their own president and laws… although they’re under China government’s threat 😏
I love Taiwan but respect Singapore. Singapore is an advanced country although with resource limitation. Thank you for this video but it is hard to make comparison of two countries which have their own specific history and culture. 有空記得回台灣坐坐, 來去爬山。
Actually we love Taiwan and Taiwanese.
Taiwan is a nice country to live in to most Singaporean , in term of their friendliness , variety of foods and their night market is amazing . 🇬🇧🇸🇬🇹🇼
🇹🇼❤️
Taiwanese wouldn't be so friendly if they mistaken u as a Chinaman, that's disappointing but true, I came across both extremes before in Taiwan
Jay Toh sorry about things happened to you. we just overreacted because we use the same language with China Chinese people like to pretend Taiwanese to spread political opposition so they might think you are from China. We love people who like Taiwan 🇹🇼
@@tsai1657 Wow thank you Tsai, very kind of you to reply , u don't have to apologies though, it's just an observation, I still have Taiwanese friends in Singapore =)
Fair. I think you threw in the "water" and "fire" just to help Singapore score two points. :-) I dunno about the bathing cap issue (or how important a consideration it should be), but I've had my share of barbeques growing up. And while it was a social event, BBQs are very enjoyable in a hot tropical climate. Sure it's more readily feasible in Singapore because it's always warm, summer-like climate. But without the contrast of winter, BBQs are just not as enjoyable. Just my opinion.
😁 能有勇氣製作影片就是讚！俺喜歡播主的語速，不像年輕人快吵、廢話多，正適合思考！！😉
說得有理也很詳細、客觀又事實。
I used to live in Singapore and Taiwan , I also able tp speak and write Chinese , i would say I respect and appreciate your video , for me , when i was younger i lived in Singapore , i love that country , I miss Santosa island and the Zoo , but when i moved to Taiwan a bit older , I found I can be myself , Singapore life is simple but also limited , and the law are strict , the government is good but also a bit controlling , Singapore is a multi culture society , however they use English for their official langue , Taiwan has a lot of Japanese influence , and they use Mandarin or Chinese , the society allow people to be themselves and have more opportunity to do what you like , it is more freedom, they are not like Singapore have the same dominant party rule the country , and they are more progressive in many way then Singapore ( like gay marriage ), but Singapore does not face the treat of their neighbors ( even sometimes many Malaysian complain about Singapore ), like Taiwan they have huge treat from the China communist government , and Singapore is accepted by UN and international , Taiwan is always been bullied by China and like an orphan in international , you can feel the wronged and grief in every Taiwanese , they are not been recognized and not been validated because of the political issue , so politic is a big matter in Taiwan , they have many election every few years and you can kick out some politician if people think the person didnt do right things , Singapore is very peaceful , quiet , safe and people trust government , Taiwan is excited , adventures , people dont always trust government , but they can do a lot of things Singaporiaan Cant do , my friend in Taiwan after got his master degree turn himself an organic farmer , but my friend in Singapore , like many other , working in a bank and push his kids study hard and hope he would get a government job in the future .
Good summary!
As a Singaporean I totally agree with this comment
The part of parents: same as Taiwan
Great ! Very deep comparison.
Everyone has an option - choose the one that best suit you. Neither Taiwan or Singapore is perfect but anyone of them is best if they offer what you really need and you have prioritized for. The blessing is you have the opportunity to take that option. :-)
Great comparison! I’m a Taiwanese American with 2 Singaporean daughters! I can relate with your experiences! Miss these places!
I'm a Singaporean, I go to Taiwan every year before the covid 19. I love both countries.
Taiwan is not a country, unless U are part of 16 island nations
Samuel Liu Chinese people are not allowed to watch RUclips. People in the rest of world recognize Taiwan, or Republic of China, as a country!
@@sywu4714 only 16 insignificant island + Vatican nations have embassies in Taipei. Don't argue with me of this.
Enquire your own govt.
@@shaduck06 author uses Taiwanese Flag over his post, well..... :) we all know what PRC wants... no need to get too upset over it if the language doesn't suit you too well.
@@picopiku Truth
果然很英式抱怨XD ~雖然泳帽笑很久,但還是覺得很可愛! 歡迎來台灣玩^^
我是新加坡人 之前都不懂台灣游泳要戴泳帽的 蠻好笑的 下次我去台灣有游泳會記得帶泳帽 哈哈！歡迎來新加坡玩:)))
當救生員的表弟說，在水中需要幫助時，如抽筋、溺水時，把泳帽脫掉在手中揮，救生員就會過去，中小學的學校游泳課老師應該會有說明過。
Nice video. Fun video. Quite true in most regards too
新加坡很多組屋樓下或小販中心、食閣都有菜飯，像台灣的自助餐一樣，蠻多青菜類可選的啊，這樣說來嘉義雞肉飯也沒青菜啊？只有一小片黃蘿蔔干吧！除非另外加點燙青菜。便當是便當，當然有配菜可選，新加坡食閣點海南雞「便當」，配菜也多到滿出來喔～不客氣～
嘉義雞肉飯便當就有很多菜謝謝～
Singaporean here. Been to a Taiwan Taipei & Kaoshiung in separate periods.
I think Taiwanese has better manners. The country in my opinion is also more liberal.
Truely Taiwanese behave better, except while driving.
Taiwan is not a country.
@@donglinwang3453 Wrong, they are another country running independently. Stop being a communist fool who still supporting your country when your country first leader is doing wrong. Both Trump and Xi are dictators who are selfish and greedy.
@@BBme Trump is not dictator but Xi is.
@@wtansn2004 Nope, both of them are confirmed dictators. You pro-Trump so you cannot think. If you demonstrate, Trump sends armies to wipe you.
我是台灣人，搬來新加坡住已經超過16年了．知道你會講華文有台灣居住的經驗17年，哇，真的好棒唷！我很煮台灣肉燥飯唷
There are trade-offs wherever you choose to go. At the end of the day, it boils down to personal preference. It took someone 20 years living abroad to choose to come home for good. The proof is in the pudding. Taiwan is a great country to visit but Singapore is home .
DEAR TK Yap, I agree with you. Taiwan is a great country but Singapore is home. Europe and UK charges almost 50% of income tax monthly from foreigners, and in return one may get free school and medical care. But their free schooling is conducted only in their own local language, thus placing one's child in a private international school cost the same as one would have to pay in singapore. Healthcare in polyclinics in Europe have a queue time of weeks and even months. I do not know about the taxes in Taiwan. But I believe their schools are conducted in Chinese, whereas Singapore's state schools are conducted in English. Which is relevant to the world. We have not charged 50% taxes from foreigners in our country. I am a Singaproean who have lived abroad for 20 years and I still would like in Singapore at the end of the day.
@@jennifer-oc6io You are wise to the difference. Belong to where your home is.
As the cheesy old saying goes, "home is where the heart is".
@@christianjlevesque True. You are realistic. Not happy, move out to where you will find it.
I agree with everything except for the BBQ. When I grew up 40 years ago, we didn't BBQ on the "mid-Autumn Festival" Day. I remember that we could still BBQ when we went to the "mountains" surrounding Taipei. These days, I do not think anybody will BBQ in any park in Taipei. Why would you do so when the air quality is poor? On the other hand, as a Taiwanese, I do LOVE Singaporean food (authentic or fake).
Definitely enjoyed this video. Every country has its ups and downs, so it was great to see the differences. Haven't been to Taiwan, would love to be able to visit some day!
I think it is a quite fair view. Taiwan and Singapore should learn from each other and have more cooperation.
Agree so much about Singapore’s hawker centre having exactly the same type of food 😂😂😂
沒錯啊在這個世界上哪有完美的事情？我們不會罵你的，要說出真心話公平的競爭比較好，如果說反話不真心我們會聽得出來的， 我相信你說的都是真心話 自己的國家怎樣其實大家都是心知肚明的 謝謝你對我們台灣的批評與指教
As a Taiwanese living in Singapore for more than 10 years, I get this question very often! Love this video! Very fair comments on both countries. To be honest, I still crave for a nice BBQ whenever Mid-Autumn Festival is around the corner. Haha. I miss the food in Taiwan; I have a must-eat list ranging from 潤餅、草仔粿、甜不辣、蔥抓餅、綠豆花生豆花、綠豆沙、every Yam dessert、雞肉飯、乾粄條、鵝肉麵、蚵仔煎 ... to 滷味. Regarding the road safety issue, I do share the same "horror" when walking on the somewhat invisible "pedestrian pathway" in Taiwan. Believe it or not, my mum still holds my hand when crossing the road in Taiwan even though I am 30 already. XD
why are u still a taiwanese living for so long in Singapore....why dont u go back to taiwan for good since u obviously crave for your local food which is perfectly understandable....just not sure why u dont make the effort to balik rumah??
@@17091957fck Income. Pretty much the main reason why foreigners want to work here.
台灣的 機車亂象 影響沿街面亂象 再沿牆影響建築外觀......醜 與 薪資，是台灣兩大國恥。
everyone can come and live in singapore as long as they are qualified. which of our ancestors are true locals, what defines a local, even the malays and indonesians come here from somewhere in time.
其實台灣不只熱三個月⋯⋯
不過暑假去了「司馬庫斯」「拉拉山」「溪頭」在森林裡散步好涼爽。
下禮拜要去「蘭嶼」十月去「抹茶山」。現在安全的台灣是全民瘋旅遊。
幸福在台灣～蔬菜🥬多水果🥭豐～就算吃碗魯肉飯也要配一盤燙青菜～
台灣從5月熱到10月，11月是秋老虎，12，1，2月寒流來才會冷，3,4月是春天。
Chen Amily ：跟妹妹加友20人委託旅行社辦的「蘭嶼放空四日遊」
要提早預約。摩托車也要提早訂約，很期待。
日本也是每年去（農曆年在熊本）捷克🇨🇿等通航～～希望疫苗早點來⋯
其實還好 這幾天已經明顯氣溫下降
@@林立讚 台灣沒有寒流的時候都是鬼熱.
台灣好處是多山，很多山林可以避暑。
Nice comparison! Thank you for sharing!
As a Taiwanese, was living in SG for 3 years (local hire), and now living in Japan for more than 5 years, I have to 100% agree with you!!! Maybe I should try to make a video to compare TW/SG/JP :)
Japan not very good for working, too stress and working hour is long...
從外國人角度來說，新加坡的Condo房租、私人健保和政府學校學費的確比台灣高。可是若以本土台灣人和本土新加坡人來看，台灣年輕人要買房比新加坡價錢高多了。新加坡的組屋(國宅)政策讓每個年輕人輕鬆買房成家，而台灣房地產政策多圖利財團和地主，房價高到離譜。
台灣健保呢，只能說是壓榨醫護人員來省錢的，還有省藥品和藥材，羊毛出在羊身上，這位Richard若有深入了解，就會明白不是保費便宜就是好政策。
另外教育費用方面，新加坡政府幫每個孩子從小就開了獨立的EduSave帳號，不時政府就會送錢進去，而孩子在求學時期表現好，政府也有各式獎金匯入，這帳號父母是不準動用的，只能給孩子用在學校相關花銷上，例如學費、出國見習、比賽報名費等，等於政府保障孩子不會因父母繳不起費用，而影響孩子受教權益。另外，新加坡人唸政府學校非常非常便宜，若成績優秀考上好私立中學，政府也會給獎學金cover學費。外國人沒這些福利，當然教育費就高很多了。
稅的話，所得稅新加坡低，新加坡也不像臺灣有遺產稅贈與稅。不過新加坡消費稅是外加的，目前是7%，不像臺灣是內含，所以若去餐廳吃飯，結帳金額會加17%(10%是服務費，和臺灣一樣)，但小吃就不會加這些費用。
臺灣最好的地方，就是先天資源好，有山有海有平原有溪流，土地面積比較大，四季變化，風景如畫。這些新加坡完全沒有，每天就是溼熱瘴氣。但新加坡有後天努力，在前李光耀總理治理下，努力發展成進步的人工小國。
我在臺灣出生長大，住了30年，在新加坡也住了10年，覺得若求學、工作，在新加坡挺好的，若退休養老，臺灣比較多郊外可去遊覽。天生喜歡大環境安全平靜有保障，不怕單調的，適合新加坡，個性喜歡自由多變、豐富精彩，充滿挑戰和驚喜的，住臺灣樂趣多多啊！
June Wang I agree with you 100%! Singapore government came out with more smart policies than Taiwan. Housing and education are the best examples.
很客观，，，
您真內行👍
i think it is only fair to mention the floods, the earthquake, the typhoons and now even the air pollution, which you have not even mentioned....
台灣吃吃喝喝的花費，在眾多國家裡都算低的。買房問題，如果不住市區，還是有很多便宜的房子。我個人認為台灣的問題在消費市場不夠開放，有很多商品在台灣買比國外買貴，一些廠商的售後保固服務沒有國外完整，市容擁擠凌亂些，交通開車也是很多亂象，大概有這些問題需要改進。
Very accurate comparison. Born in Singapore now living in UK, I completely agree with you about the weather in Singapore. That is why I totally enjoy the beautiful countryside in Somerset and the unpredictable weather here. All the best to you and stay safe.
I'm Singaporean and I really love Taiwan and its people!!! 台湾人真的很热情很棒！ ❤️❤️ I hope this pandemic is over soon and we can all go visit again!! Please covid go away and disappear from Earth forever !!