Cost of living in Singapore as an American expat 🇸🇬
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- Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
- How much does it cost to live in Singapore? I share my monthly budget as a young professional including rent, groceries, dining out, public transit, gym, going out, and more.
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0:00 Intro
1:10 Housing
3:23 Transportation
6:31 Food
8:53 Going out
9:32 Healthcare
10:43 Fitness
11:39 Phone
12:26 Shopping
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singaporean living in the bay area, we take for granted how cheap things are in singapore compared to the bay. Other than housing, I cannot understand why people complain about the cost of living in singapore
I'm from Zurich, Switzerland. Years ago my parents migrated to Singapore and ti this day they're still living there as a Permanent Resident. They absolutely love living there, and they have a great quality living as the cost of living in Singapore is so much more affordable than in Switzerland.
hi thanks for this comment, really? Switzerland is expensive, but if you earn locally, it is pretty great, especially with lower taxes than probably 99 % of EUrope. I ahve been living in Switzerland for last 8 years and I cannot praise enough how great and affordable this couuntry is. Even housing, will not cost 2450 USD for ONE person in shared apartment, compared to Singapore. Yeah, fun and eating out is expensive, true.
Thank you for sharing. Useful information about the cost of living in Singapore. Ten years ago, I visited Singapore and was impressed with a few things such as clean streets, efficient and affordable public transportation, beautiful airport, and cultural diversity. People were courteous as well. Being an Asian myself, I felt at home. I think I can afford to retire in Singapore.
❤ thanks for this break down was looking for an update version and just found yours
Thanks for watching!
Welcome back 🤗 Thanks for sharing your perspective on cost of living in Singapore as an expat
I had a plate of chicken rice yesterday at a food court, it cost $5.80, the chicken slices were thin and weak looking with 3 very thinly sliced cucumber. There’s a difference between business owners who’s out to make a profit and be stingy in serving portion or those who with the intention of serving customers good food.
Great sharing!
Some restaurants extra charges include service fee and gst So you can use the total x 1.199 for the total bill.
Also based on your phone bill, you can get a $10 /mth one nowadays for even more data and some overseas data (JB/Thailand etc)
This is a very useful informative video! Thank you for sharing 😊
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much. I love when people are transparent and give real numbers - so helpful for my future move to Singapore
i think you missed a big pro of singapore, the low effective tax rate. This easily offsets quite abit of the costs described in the video
If you have singaporean-citizen friends, notice that few had to work part-time during school and even fewer contribute to their parents' household expenses, groceries, utilities, road tax, property tax, rent etc. Young singaporeans live rent-free under their parents' roof for a long time and it explains the unrealistic biatching n complaining about "high" cost of living.
$5000 is enough for a single. That includes rent
There’s Michelin starred hawker food as well which is quite good!
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That is very expensive relative to other countries! Hope you are getting a great life there! 65% om housing is crazy!
welcome back! I was wondering where you went. I use to go back to your channel in hopes you'd upload someday again. I've been thinking about moving to singapore for the past year. I've been trying to find employment but I feel like they only want to hire people from Singapore. I'm also from the U.S as well. I've reached out to so many job agencies and haven't heard back. Any advice?
I appreciate your patience 🙈 I'm back and committed to uploading consistently! You read my mind because this is exactly the topic of my next video, so stay tuned...:)
You are lucky to find such affordable unit to live; not very common in Singapore. You most likely do not need a car to commute as MRT can take you to virtually anywhere in Singapore.
I agree though rent prices seem to have cooled lately, not as bad as 2023 was!
Does the unit come with furniture? It is good to have the overseas working experience especially in country like Singapore. I am an ex-Singaporean but have not had a chance to work in Singapore.
@@modhua4497 Yes, it is a fully furnished unit
wow u r thrifty man. only spend 1.3k excluding housing. so the monthly rent is 4.8 in total? u can get a condo with 2-3 bedrooms with that price i reckon.....
What areas are more cheaper to leave in SG?
My gf and I pay 2300 SGD for a condo master bedroom in a flat that we share with 4 others. :D
Been traveling to Singapore more time than i remember in work and always get shocked how expensive it is compared to Bangkok where i lived and worked +15 years now
Here in Bangkok i live almost a" luxury life" compared to west and often never spends more than usd 1300-1500$ a month incl 280$ rent + 40$ for electric and water and house fee for a 1 bed condo with a small pool and gym in the building food clothes transportation and everyday life etc
Phone shocked me to..i pay 200 baht (about 5,50$) for 30days unlimited 5 g data here
Bangkok is a great city but when you compare Singapore to Bangkok it seems inappropriate as they are of different league. It is more appropriate to compare Singapore to London, New York, Hong Kong and Shar
@@user-xi1de9up2p well it seems like more and more ppl leave" the great "Singapore because of the rent costs and overall costs that take the most part of their salary . many of them seems to end up here in bangkok..=)
@@nattm6553 true quite a bit of people left due to the high cost of living. But life is about choices I must say Bangkok or Thailand is affordable and suitable for retirement. Singapore is clean, safe offers much better employment opportunities and is a business hub for Southeast Asia and Asia. It’s like choosing to live in the CBD or the suburbs. Both has its merits.
I am comparing Singapore and Bangkok now. So lucky that I ran into your comment
@@user-xi1de9up2p search "companys fleeing singapore" same there.. rent and overall prices
U can get an even cheaper plan with more data with simba
For a Singapore family with 2 kids, we need $15000.
It seems Australia is still cheaper compared to the US and SG but don’t live in Sydney😂
Cost of living aside, living in Singapore is a pain. It is hot and it is humid, and so humid my toenails turn fungal.
Try showering at night and soap your damn feet and washing in between your toes.
Seems like you do not keep hygiene ...
u can get 100gb for 10 dollars lol
Singapore is a very expensive place for the average citizen
I think u missed the sweat factor. As a SG in USA, hands down we head for USA. The sweat factor causes one to drive or grab rather than public transport. Also at this age group - u need to plan for asset building - meaning saving for the down u need. If u want to enter the private sector, then savings need to be substantial. The US allows entry level to private housing and cars easily for white collars. Also the weather sucks, and the English and mandarin u hear are sub par. Basically u need to pay for privacy daily. Come bk to USA - Its not that bad