Is Singapore Really THAT Expensive? Exploring on a Budget! 🇸🇬

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ธ.ค. 2024

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  • @AbbyandGaz
    @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thanks for watching guys ☺️! Let us know what you think of the costs down in the comments below 👇🏻
    Watch First 🇸🇬 : th-cam.com/video/BleO9o6oK1E/w-d-xo.html
    Our Accomodation 🏠 : agoda.tp.st/5NzGHAn1

  • @leewn2319
    @leewn2319 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Great to see u guys enjoying the non touristy parts of Sg & riding bicycles leisurely at East Coast Park taking in a slice of how locals live & relax.

  • @melongoh1909
    @melongoh1909 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    16:08 of the video, I was secretly hoping that you guys could venture a little bit more to try the satays (BBQ marinated meat on wooded sticks). During the evening like 7pm, the road just beside Lau Pa Sat will be closed and the BBQ grills will all come to live. You can get beers, BBQ prawns, BBQ chicken, beef, mutton and so on and soak into the atmosphere of dining in the open with towering skyscrapers around you. The experience is amazing and I love to go there. I'd recommend trying the chicken satay with peanut sauce at least. Thanks for the video, have fun and cheers. 😉

  • @SuccessforLifester
    @SuccessforLifester หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Not many tourist would visit east coast park. That was an interesting choice

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      We enjoyed it ☺️

    • @foodmore
      @foodmore หลายเดือนก่อน

      What nonsense many tourist visit it LMAO

    • @roslanbinahmadahmad8294
      @roslanbinahmadahmad8294 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      i bring tourists there if they wanna try satay.i drove a minibus 13 seater

    • @SuccessforLifester
      @SuccessforLifester หลายเดือนก่อน

      @roslanbinahmadahmad8294 Good location and should be better deal than Lau pa sat

  • @anitajackson9695
    @anitajackson9695 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Nice to see a different side of Singapore 🇸🇬. Not the usual tourist areas……

  • @pennyarts886
    @pennyarts886 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Welcome to Singapore. The best cheap and good food is visiting the local hawker center, I miss that since staying in Australia 😂

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes so much delicious food

  • @kaiyin3842
    @kaiyin3842 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Singapore is a first world country, you can’t lump all Southeast Asian countries together and expect all SEA countries to be of the same price. You have to compare 1st world to 1st world, 2nd world to 2nd world and 3rd world to 3rd world.
    -from a M’sian working in Singapore

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Agreed! We were just highlighting the prices here and saying it was the same as the UK. It is a 1st world country hence why more expensive ☺️

    • @leekc2574
      @leekc2574 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@AbbyandGazrentals are high, so prices just have to go up.....

    • @sharont8969
      @sharont8969 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I went to Penang and JB, the food there is just as expensive.

    • @ViolentCabbage-ym7ko
      @ViolentCabbage-ym7ko หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Singapore is NOT a first world country but a developing county according to Singaporean Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Grace Fu

  • @leewn2319
    @leewn2319 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When u r at Maxwell Food Centre, u should go next door to visit our Urban Redevelopment Authority Centre to see the models of Sg Island wide planning models & its many exhibits.

  • @stevejackson4282
    @stevejackson4282 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great vlog- very informative- capsule looked interesting but functional and everything cheap!!!

  • @LinksRoyal
    @LinksRoyal หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thanks for sharing. from a sg local. do consider if you have the time to go to the heartlands areas like Ang Mio Kio or Bishan via ( Red Line ) MRT from City hall or orchard. prices tends to be cheaper there and you get a feel of what the locals lives are like! have a safe trip!

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh ok great idea ☺️☺️

  • @ViolentCabbage-ym7ko
    @ViolentCabbage-ym7ko หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Singapore hawker food stalls are affordable but for classier restaurants that serve Western cuisine, it can get really expensive. Singapore is great for the rich, but for commoners who are living on a budget, careful planning for travel expenditure is certainly a must!

    • @huaiwei
      @huaiwei 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If you compare with prices in Western Europe and the US, even our "expensive" restaurants are relatively affordable for them, especially when you are comparing food of similar quality. It is often at least twice more expensive over there.
      The opposite is true for alcohol though...which is much more expensive here compared to the West.

    • @ViolentCabbage-ym7ko
      @ViolentCabbage-ym7ko 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@huaiwei You are right to say that dining in restaurants from Western countries, especially the US are generally more expensive because they have higher cost of living. However, their salaries are also much higher compared to Singapore. In Singapore, there isn't an official annual minimum wage, and salaries barely increased since the last decade when accounting for inflation.
      For some context, US security guards can actually outearn some corporate jobs in Singapore because of their minimum wage. For reference, US security guards earn around US$3,000-US$5,000 monthly, that's equivalent to managerial or executive positions in Singapore that typically earn around that bracket. So, for an apple-to-apple comparison, restaurants in Singapore are expensive for locals but for foreigners from Western countries, they may find the prices moderate.

    • @huaiwei
      @huaiwei 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko discussing about their wages is complexly irrelevant here, for we are talking about these Western tourists coming to Singapore and how they will perceive prices here compared to back home. The fact that they have higher salaries back home makes things here in Singapore even more affordable to them.
      Anyhow, you can't talk about wages and affordability without bringing the entire cost of living into the equation, including income taxes which are also much higher in the West, especially in Europe. But all these are quite besides the point.
      In addition, not sure why you singled out "classier restaurants that serve Western cuisine", when Asian cuisine can be just as expensive, and often even more so. The most expensive meal I had in Singapore was S$500 per head (before taxes) and that was in a Japanese restaurant. I don't think such restaurants and fine dining options are "mainstream" locations most tourists will be flocking to, even if they can afford it.

    • @ViolentCabbage-ym7ko
      @ViolentCabbage-ym7ko 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@huaiwei We are not Japanese and while there are fancy Japanese restaurants in Singapore, people tend to think of Western cuisine for fine dining, even Singaporeans. $500 per person is the typical range for fine dining, the entrée alone can cost $30 easily and the whole 8 course meal can easily cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars especially if it's paired with a good wine bottle. You'd be surprised how people can easily splurge money just on the wine bottle alone.
      That being said, even for Western tourists, not everyone can or even want to spend this much in Singapore where there are better and cheaper alternatives in Southeast Asia. Just like your comparison between Singapore and Western countries, I can make the same argument between Singapore and Malaysia. There are Michelin star restaurants in Malaysia that cost a fraction compared to restaurants in Singapore with similar or greater quality.

  • @richarde3378
    @richarde3378 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love you guys!

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Aw thanks ☺️

  • @___Danny___
    @___Danny___ หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    my neighbourhood, the hawker centre at marine parade ain’t the cheapest around , if you want you should try those at the hdb heartland.

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ok thanks for the suggestion ☺️

    • @___Danny___
      @___Danny___ หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AbbyandGaz you guys should try the old airport road hawker center , ain’t far from marine parade, they have a much bigger selection of food than us.

    • @healthytruth1363
      @healthytruth1363 หลายเดือนก่อน

      DANNY......SPORE FOOD PRICES IN ALL FOOD COURTS ARE ALREADY CHEAPEST ❗️❗️❗️
      DO NOT COMPARE CENTS TO CENTS OR DOLLARS TO DOLLARS......FOOD QUALITY IS ALREADY WELL MAINTAINED ❗️❗️
      FOREIGNERS WHO PAY SO MUCH FOR FOOD IN THEIR OWN COUNTRIES AND VISITING SPORE.....THEY CAN WELL AFFORD THOSE NORMAL PRICES IN SPORE ❗️❗️❗️❗️
      SPORE PRICES ARE SO MUCH LOWER AND CHEAPER THAN LIKE LONDON OR NEW YORK....PLACES WHERE THEY COULD NOT EVEN BUY DELICIOUS FOOD UNDER 6 SGD ❗️❗️❗️❗️
      SPORE IS CERTAINLY NOT EXPENSIVE CITY.....MANY VISITORS AGREED WHOLEHEARTEDLY ❗️❗️❗️
      THOSE VISITORS WHO COMPLAINED THAT SPORE IS SO EXPENSIVE .....ONE CAN ONLY GUESS THEY ARE ON VERY LOW BUDGET ❗️❗️❗️❗️
      ON SUCH LOW BUDGETS......THEY MIGHT AS WELL STAY AT HOME IN THEIR HOME COUNTRIES❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️
      PERIOD

  • @simplyme3306
    @simplyme3306 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Lau pat sat is at the CDB and is a very touristy higher end hawker centre. For dinner and more local cuisine at a hawker centre should try Old Airport Road food centre. Even Chinatown Complex has some stalls open at night. By the way Chinatown Complex is the biggest hawker centre in Singapore. For indian food, there are tons of affordable options at Tekka Place hawker (at Little India)

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ok great thank you for these recommendations ☺️

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ok thanks for the tips!!

  • @janjones7105
    @janjones7105 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi guys we have watched your videos with interest. Great content and very informative. I was wondering what data/sim/ esim you used? We are travelling Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand. One for all 3 countries would be great. Thanks jan

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi Jan, thanks so much! We have been using Saily as they have an Asia data plan which means you are covered for all those countries without having to swap esims! If you want 15% off you can use our code: abbyandgaz
      Here's the link if you need it: saily.com/abbyandgaz
      Any problems feel free to DM us on Insta 😃

  • @psreinc
    @psreinc หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hawker centres are great, but there is a pretty wide range in terms of food quality in there. You should always google to find out recommended stalls in any hawker centre instead of just randomly choosing one. The other option is to always choose the stalls with the longer queues.

  • @leewn2319
    @leewn2319 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If u take the North South Line to Toa Payoh or Ang Mo Kio, u can see how locals live our public housing estates. Every precinct has schools, common playground kids & exercise machines for residents, wet markets, supermarkets etc. U can also venture to Bishan- Ang Mo Kio Park to see its beauty & nature the the upper end of Kallang River with great biodiversity.

  • @nicholaswoof88
    @nicholaswoof88 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Try the hawker centre like in Bedok, marine parade...
    It's even better and good

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ok thanks for suggestion ☺️

  • @GoodGood-vb8gm
    @GoodGood-vb8gm หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Once, a friend from China wanted to try the famous Tian Tian Hainanese chicken rice at Maxwell Market. I chose to go there on a weekday afternoon at 4:00 pm and there was no queue. I can eat anytime so my breakfast is 10 am and my lunch is 3 pm and my dinner is 9pm. I don't understand why tourists choose to eat during peak hours, especially at popular eateries.

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just what works best for us ☺️ we don’t mind queing

    • @bengchoolim8336
      @bengchoolim8336 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😅

  • @tanalson
    @tanalson หลายเดือนก่อน

    I see that you guys could take spicy food. Have you guys tried laksa or nasi lemak? There are so many foods you haven't tried before. Popiah, bak kut teh,rojak,indian rojak,chendol,sambal stinray,sambal kangkong,hokkian mee, roti prata

  • @jeslyny9692
    @jeslyny9692 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your channel

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aw thank you!!

  • @henrylook2612
    @henrylook2612 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You guys just walked past the famous Chinatown Food Centre?

  • @ranirani-nf2sz
    @ranirani-nf2sz หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have visited one of the best places in Singapore 🇸🇬 especially the east coast park..do try some satay at Maxwell hawker center but it can be a little costly. Like both of your commentary as it is good & very detailed. You could visit little India & eat @ Ananda Bhavan or any of the coffee shops. Also do patronise Geylang Serai hawker Centre which sells exotic food.. last but not least love watching your videos and have fun.

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aw thank you so much! This comment has made our day ☺️

  • @eseetoh
    @eseetoh หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Haha u guys r cute playing cards!! But remember to bring both water n an umbrella wherever u go next time. If u should be back, go visit the Botanical Garden; its Free n a world heritage site!! 😂

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oooo sounds lovely!!

    • @eseetoh
      @eseetoh หลายเดือนก่อน

      @AbbyandGaz of course the Night Safari n new Bird Paradise are not cheap but definitely worth the experience, or check out the museums.
      The govt has created numerous walking trails all over Singapore, for those nature lovers. This is the best nature we can do for our people... anything bigger u would have to go overseas. Haha!!

  • @henrythong9968
    @henrythong9968 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guy’s miss 1 of the best hawkers in East Coast Park, anyway there always next time. Thank for sharing your experience in this tiny country ❤

  • @rahimresad7045
    @rahimresad7045 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you guys exited your hostel, turn right and walk 5 mins to High Street Centre (facing Parliament House), in there, you can find 3 food cafes at Basement 1, Level 1 and Level 2.
    Breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 2 won't cost you more than S$12.00
    Because it's a local/no tourists kind of places 😊😊😊

  • @apinkholic574
    @apinkholic574 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you cycled all the way down from the jetty onwards, you could have reach Changi Airport

  • @riptide101
    @riptide101 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    why would u guys guys go past east coast lagoon hawker centre and not try that but instead back to the city to the most touristy hawker centre of all... makes no sense especially on a budget

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We had just had a coffee so it’s what worked for us and then we wanted to show the cheap happy hour ☺️. But good tip for other people!

    • @mandy_145
      @mandy_145 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Exactly !!! 🤷🏻‍♀️I was thinking .. surely you would eat at Lagoon Food Centre where there are cheap & delicious food . TH-camrs usually don’t come here although it’s a lovely place where you can eat & enjoy the park view/ seaview. Hmmm 🙃

  • @normantan7796
    @normantan7796 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you can rent a motorbike to tour Singapore aand it cheaper than you thought. You can cover Singapore in 2 days.

  • @Brutushungwell
    @Brutushungwell หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Singapore 🇸🇬

  • @ylzaf77
    @ylzaf77 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Singapore does not look so much different to Kuala Lumpur. It looks equally modern to KL. I'm quite surprised. Maybe can visit when i have the chance.

  • @mrstrawberry2628
    @mrstrawberry2628 หลายเดือนก่อน

    May all your wishes come true in your heart feeling soul

  • @waterlily43
    @waterlily43 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for not making one of those rage bait videos where the content creator just goes to the poshest restaurants, sits in a limo and stays at MBS and complains about it costing a kidney.

  • @DEDESURAHMAN-to9qn
    @DEDESURAHMAN-to9qn หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Halo MISS ABBY AND M.R GAZ
    VERY ENJOY TO SINGAPORE

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you ☺️

  • @Galway17571
    @Galway17571 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can get a nice serviced apartment with infinity pool & views for S$72 in Kuala Lumpur😊

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes Kayla lumpur very affordable!

  • @mikey6538
    @mikey6538 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    did you both enjoy 🇸🇬

  • @jon8697
    @jon8697 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Its too expensive for the bike. U should just download app and find a bike around. Like anywheel. One hr only $1-$2

  • @tanalson
    @tanalson หลายเดือนก่อน

    Uber don't exist in singapore anymore. Most common private hire platform is grab.

  • @karlp8484
    @karlp8484 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sinpagore is for a tourist excellent value for money. Food and accommodation. You can't compare the prices in a third world country like Vietnam to one of the world's most advanced, like Singapore.

  • @ryokolynn6948
    @ryokolynn6948 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the roasted pork & duck cost only $4.50 in 2019.

  • @RamNixon
    @RamNixon หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm a Singaporean 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬

  • @bensgoodeats1493
    @bensgoodeats1493 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Singapore is not expensive for hawker food, transport (train plus taxi) . Normal taxi (not Grab) about $1 for 1 minute . So can Singapore be one of the most expensive country in the world ? Don’t believe everything you read in media .

  • @mandy_145
    @mandy_145 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Huh ?? I thought surely you would eat at the food centre there after returning the bikes. Lagoon Fd Ctr has delicious , affordable food. Puzzled 🤔TH-camrs hardly go there so that was your chance to show this place🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awww such a shame! We didn’t realise

  • @tkyap2524
    @tkyap2524 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Expensive is subjective. Two items are undeniably expensive - housing and car ownership. Eating to live - you can do that on a budget.

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agree with you there!!

  • @alberthuang4868
    @alberthuang4868 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Car and houses in Singapore are v expensive. Public transport food and clothing are still affordable

  • @budwan5843
    @budwan5843 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    From a local, food can be relatively cheap but is generally bad because of factors such as high cost of operation, transient workers plus low quality ingredients greatly affect the taste of food. Overall, food is bad and expensive, but the branding or hype is first class.

  • @JC-uz3ey
    @JC-uz3ey 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When my kopi o kosong peng costs $2.20 in a kopitiam in Sembawang, I'd say yes.

  • @winnieang83
    @winnieang83 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍

  • @sparkwanderfulspark
    @sparkwanderfulspark หลายเดือนก่อน

    No true

  • @cocosuan3400
    @cocosuan3400 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wah!! Super cheap guys!!!! I'm Singaporean but there are definitely better places to eat at😊

  • @seyi_jnr
    @seyi_jnr หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice one bro and the other gender!!!

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha thanks

  • @leodass
    @leodass หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not Singapore is not an expensive country.

  • @riptide101
    @riptide101 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    North Indian food in Singapore is not authentic. our native Indians are South Indians so you'll be better off having South Indian food like Dosas and sambar. sorry no one told u before hand

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ah yeah a big mistake from me there 😵

    • @manseb5211
      @manseb5211 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      How can be non authentic as most of the food handlers & hawkers were originally from there..bt definitely it's not to the original taste coz of the ingredients & methods of cooking style used.

    • @reeeyou
      @reeeyou หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      This is as good as saying Vietnamese and Thai food in singapore is not authentic because they are not native to Singapore. When in fact most vietnamese and thai food in singapore are opened and operated by native Vietnamese and Thai.
      Also it’s pretty myopic to say that our native indians are South Indians because i’ve had many north indian Gujarati and Sindhi classmates and friends whose families have been here for many generations from primary school through university.

    • @reeeyou
      @reeeyou หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Of course truly 100% maybe not because it is definitely localised to suit the local taste. But just as food recipes has variations between families and are still authentic, localising it doesnt make them any less authentic if the changes in taste isnt that big.

  • @shaugialatas98
    @shaugialatas98 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Abby kamu suka mewarnai rambut ke salon ga kalo aku boleh tau love from Indonesia 🇮🇩

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maybe like once a year ☺️

  • @ocping
    @ocping หลายเดือนก่อน

    Typical tourist: Omg the food is sooo expensive in Singapore
    Also typical tourist: Only goes to restaurants and famous tourist traps
    Thank you for not being a typical tourist and exploring the true side of Singapore. If every meal cost $50 no one would survive here.

  • @kelvgan
    @kelvgan หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You wear under armour tshirt. Is that a knock off or expensive brand one? Awe come on. Don't be so cheap skate lah! LOL
    ... joking... hehe

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha actually got it in a stall in Vietnam 👀

  • @damlwt6657
    @damlwt6657 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Laugh out loud😅 there is a satay street just behind of where u guys were eating, 🥣 shld do a content of the satay n rest of the Singapore food rather than just order blindly 😅

    • @AbbyandGaz
      @AbbyandGaz  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ooopssy. Easy to make mistakes when you’re new to a country

  • @owl77
    @owl77 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The last food court is a tourist place. I had not been there for years. I'm local. Fyi.😅