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.
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.
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 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 ! 😄
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.
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. :)
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 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’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.
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.😃
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!
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.
@@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 TH-cam 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'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!
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!
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.
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.
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!!
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!
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...
The fact about the veggie in chicken rice is so true! I believe the reason is not just the cost, as Chicken Rice in the 90s were served with a more generous amount of cucumbers along with soup, but they usually goes to waste. They also had variety of herbal soup to choose from back then, but now all these extra stuffs seems more like a luxury. Great comparison vlog! Thank you for the fair insights!
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 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.
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
Thank you. I just like your spirit and composure through out the video. ✌🏻️👍🏻. Indeed, there is no perfect place. Hope that you will continue to enjoy your stay in Singapore!
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!
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.
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 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.
Very on point and i agree with those that you mentioned. Love Taiwan and cant wait to visit and explore other parts of Taiwan once travelling is allowed!
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!
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.
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 love your analysis!!! And there at roots for improvements for Taiwan 🇹🇼. I like the video and of course don’t hate you! Hahahahaha have a great and safe season!
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 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!!!
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 :)
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.
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.
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。
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
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 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 ! 😄
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.
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
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 !!!
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
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..？
... th-cam.com/video/TmBpdU6ZBqA/w-d-xo.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
-> th-cam.com/video/ysWEEmjEFxk/w-d-xo.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
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。
@@yvgle12 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。
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!
This is a very comprehensive vlog about the two places. Thank you!
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’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.
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.😃
I'm Singaporean and Taiwan is one of my fav countries. Went there 3 times. Love the food, culture and ppl.
I am a Taiwanese who living in Singapore. I can totally understand what you trying to say. Solid video. Cheers
You win because you have the chance to explore two countries deeply.
Ikr damn!
Nice video. Living in Taiwan now and definitely agree. Nice comments. Keep up the good work
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!
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!
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 TH-cam 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'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!
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!
很客觀中肯的評論！❤️
謝謝 🙏
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.
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
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.
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。
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!
You are very objective and analytical. I appreciate that.
Super lovely video with knowledge and specific comparison.
說得有理也很詳細、客觀又事實。
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.
Great little video, you are a very good guest and a credit to wherever you wander.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice comparison! Thank you 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!
Most of all, you are an intereting guy. Really love your video.
Thanks！
You are very welcome.
分析的很中肯和有趣，給你一個讚！
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!
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...
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。
謝謝你的評價，都是好地方～
The fact about the veggie in chicken rice is so true! I believe the reason is not just the cost, as Chicken Rice in the 90s were served with a more generous amount of cucumbers along with soup, but they usually goes to waste. They also had variety of herbal soup to choose from back then, but now all these extra stuffs seems more like a luxury. Great comparison vlog! Thank you for the fair insights!
No, i dont hate you😂😂 You are so blessed to be able to experience living in Singapore and Taiwan.😊
Like your sincere and humble opinions.😄😃
Thanks for the interesting video to let us know both our city and Singapore more.
Nice video. Fun video. Quite true in most regards too
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 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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very fair and unbiased comparison! love your channel! :)
Thanks so much!
I really enjoyed this, thank you.
As a Taiwanese who has been to Singapore, I have to say your comparison is fair! Both countries are great!
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.
Thank you. I just like your spirit and composure through out the video. ✌🏻️👍🏻. Indeed, there is no perfect place.
Hope that you will continue to enjoy your stay in Singapore!
Thank you very much!
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!
Very interesting!
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。
Great comparison! I’m a Taiwanese American with 2 Singaporean daughters! I can relate with your experiences! Miss these places!
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.
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.
Thanks Richard. A very fair assessment. I laughed out loud at the single piece of cucumber! Yes, the veges in some of our hawker food is ridiculous.
It was a direct comparison between 燒獵 stalls in Taiwan and Singapore, but that was the point that generated a lot of discussion for sure!
Good video!! I have lived in both places and totally understand everything you said!!
Awesome! Thank you!
嗯嗯，很公正的比較...祝你們一家不管在哪個國家都生活的很開心！
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
@@user-qf4dl3gx3e 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
thanks for your sharing...新加坡和台湾都是非常棒的地方～
Nice video and honest sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your time and thoughts
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。
Singaporean here. Decently fair assessment of SG I would say.
It is interesting to note the comparisons between Singapore and Taiwan from a foreigner's perspective. Good job. Keep it up.
Thanks! 😃
Good job! Is a fair and objective comparison 👍
Glad you think so!
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.
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
A very balanced comparison! Good.
Very on point and i agree with those that you mentioned. Love Taiwan and cant wait to visit and explore other parts of Taiwan once travelling is allowed!
Hey dude ! you win my ❤ heart half way thro the video !!! you ROCK !!! glad to have you here in S'pore ! Welcome & ENJOY !
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!
😁 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！！😉
fair assessment . Thanks for the comparisons . It is useful
Glad it was helpful!
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.
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 love your analysis!!! And there at roots for improvements for Taiwan 🇹🇼. I like the video and of course don’t hate you! Hahahahaha have a great and safe season!
Thanks！
Great job. Keep it up!
Thanks!
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~
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.
Nice video! I’m Singaporean and love Taiwan and the warm Taiwanese people. Envy your lovely weather and landscape.
total agree with your point . thanks your video sharing
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!
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
哈哈哈哈 我喜歡你的分析 滿有共鳴的
Agreed with you. Very fair comparison 👍
Thanks! 👍
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...
Agree so much about Singapore’s hawker centre having exactly the same type of food 😂😂😂
Thanks for the great comparison. I just subscribed to your station as I am a Brompton lover but like other topics too.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you for your explanation, both Taiwan and Singapore are good places. Greeting from Formosa Taiwan