EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE MOVING TO SINGAPORE! 🇸🇬
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- Here's pretty much everything you need to know before you move to Singapore! Be sure to LIKE the video if you found to helpful and remember subscribe to see more! ☺️
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Hey lovely people! 👋🏼 Here's mostly everything you need to know before moving to Singapore, and I hope these tips really help you with your move! Do be sure to THUMBS UP the video if this was helpful because it really helps me out, and subscribe to see more! If you have anymore questions about Singapore feel free to ask me in the comments ☺️
Georgia Caney hi! I have a job offer in Singapore and i would like to ask if what would be the best mobile plan there?
actually, would like to know if you can find gluten-free stuff easily? Have friends coming for short to long term, and unfortunately, as a local, never really paid much attention to this particular topic
I love how you keep saying "we" by accident. That must mean that you already feel like a local here
Haha think I’m having a bit of an identity crisiS 😂
She transformed to singaporean the moment step foot. Haha hate UK
You’re so spot on! I’m Asian American and my brother is now Singaporean. I’m there once a year. I really love and prefer hawker centers. They’re so good! I go there mainly to bond with my brother and second are their foods! Their clothings do cost more but they have more colorful choices. And we do fly to the neighboring Asian Countries too during weekends. Love using Deliveroo app whenever I feel lazy going out due to the heat. But overall, I consider Singapore my second home. Happy Lunar new year! Of all the countries I’ve been to so far.. Singapore is where East meets West 😊
Thank you! I'll be studying abroad in sg next semester so I'm happy I found your channel!
Hi Georgia! I’ve got an offer to work in Singapore and your videos played a huge role in the decision to make the move from South Africa. Thanks for the great content and keep them coming!
So glad they’ve been helpful! Good luck 😊
yo! i'm from south africa, and i'm thinking to study there next year. have you moved already and what's it like being a south african there??
@@amethystsky28 im south african too!
our public transport workers dont strike too :)
food from wet markets are cheaper as well, compared to supermarkets, but you have to wake up at 5+
Thanks so much for this video! About to move to Singapore for my husbands job-we are from Newcastle in England and that’s made me feel a lot more excited rather than nervous!
Please do not call someone near your age range + 10 auntie or uncle.
They are mostly reserved for people considered to be older than u by a generation.
Like if you are 20, you can call someone in their late 30s close to 40s uncle or auntie, but call someone that looks around your age like 23 an uncle and good luck.
Rule of thumb U only call someone Uncle or Auntie if he/she looks older than 50-60.
Depends on the age difference between you and the one you are addressing.... there is no actual hard and fast rules...
Ikr. Stupid young parents keep telling their kids to call me auntie. Have they ever heard of gorgor & jiejie?!!!!
Easiest just follow ur parents. If looks like ur parents age call em uncle/auntie. If look like your grandparents(wrinkled,white hair) call them ah peh(encik for malay)/ah ma.
You can call grandies age uncle/auntie also.
RonLarhz LOL I AM SORRY FOR LAUGHING AT THIS
It mostly rains during the Monsoon season: [mostly during the months of] October to February.
Using public transport, [depending on where you are going] it takes up to 2 hours to reach a destination across the island.
For me, Singapore seems like a 'world in a city' because there are specific 'towns' [regions or districts] designated for different cultures.
[also] Depending on where you are [not limited to districts], the prices for services might vary.
Word of advice for choping during rainy day is, never use your umbrella to do it 😁
Well, the temperature does drop below 30 at night, and if you're sleeping in the wilderness (e.g. camping) it can still feel quite cold if you don't wear enough (the high humidity causes your body to lose heat faster and thus feel colder than in a place with same temperature but low humidity).
Of note was the cool spell at the beginning of this year which was part of a temporary global cold spell. In northern and temperate places like China and the U.S. the cold was unbearably harsh.
Here in Singapore, I was able to go out in a sweater and not feel hot :)
Alas, like all good things it didn't last XD
Absolutely agree with the transportation price, timing and accessibility! National express and mega bus are horribly late sometimes.
So helpful video for someone considering the move. Thank you so much.
On the topic of Chope, besides Tissues and Umbrellas I've seen pple chope seats with Bags, Laptops, Wallets(yeah no joke), Staff Pass, Car Keys, Confidential Documents, etc. Seriously pple this is getting out of hand
😂😂 they certainly have a lot of trust in others!
One of safest country in the world what do you expect?😂
I found this link...
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The infamous video where he somehow goes to a Char Kway Tiao stall to order Chicken Rice and got Fried Rice
Oh...
Short, sweet and comprehensive. Thanks a lot!
you are getting really good at doing these videos. good work.
did you enjoy the 22 degree Celsius weather a few weeks ago? cuz i know Singaporeans found it heaven with that cold weather.
Thank you so much for the information!
Hey Geogia! Amazing work you are doing. Watching your videos for a while, just wanna know what would you prefer Searching for a job before visiting SG or after?
Thank you for the information. I am moving to Singapore soon
Hey Georgia! Just so you know, what you saw was probably a Macaw, not a parrot, but just as beautiful.
Haha maybe you’re right! Super pretty nonetheless!
Adi FH just so you know. Macaw is a sub-species of parrot. So calling it just "parrot" is technically still right.
A macaw is a parrot, just like a corgi is a dog.
Very helpful video. Thank you!!! I am contemplating moving to Singapore from Munich, which is also a top city to live in terms of quality of life.
Calling elders Auntie and Uncle is also practiced in Jamaican culture. I'm willing to bet that it obtains for most Caribbean societies.
Happy Lunar New Year! By the way, because of the heat, water vapour is very fast(sorry for my bad English, I’m only P4), and it sometimes rain. 恭喜发财！
0:15 ‘I’ve been living in Singapore for about two years now.’ Me: Oh! VeRY mUcH Me iS SiNgAPoRe pErSOn :3 LuCkY FOr ME
You forgot elder brother "kokor" elder sister "che cheh" for those a little older than you. Only call auntie and uncle if they seem as old as your parents.
Loving the new picture at the end of the video!! I think it would be better to chope with something more than a tissue 😂😂 I always leave my backpack to chope but always take my valuables with me ofc!
Aw thanks for noticing haha! Oh wow lol next level 😝
Hi Georgia, I will be moving to Singapore in about 3 weeks. How do you deal with bugs and geckos? This is my main concern about the moving :))
0:44 "more easier"! So Singaporean :)
Great vid as always Georgia! 😊 i just returned from a trip to Newcastle Upon Tyne & I've to say that i love the place! Might i ask which part of the UK are you & Justin from please?
Essex and Hertfordshire!
Georgia Caney Geez, looks like i need to find a job in the UK & travel around the country! The folks i met whilst at Newcastle were amazing & astoundingly polite! Best trip I've ever had! Oh, & cos you recommended it, i had Greggs on more than a few occasions 😊
Hi Georgia! Did you land your job in Singapore before you moved there or did that happen once you were already there?
Hey Georgia, u mentioned travel what cities would you recommend that people go for a weekend getaway or a week long holiday?
PS : can I know where you took the picture at the end it looks gorgeous
Cameron highlands is the photo! It’s incredible and you can drive there from Singapore too. 😊 Great places for weekend trips are Bali, Bangkok, KL, Phuket ect
Hi Georgia. It's probably a canary you saw. They're really pretty though!
Hey! My husband and I will be moving to Singapore in a few months, any advice on where I could get my hair done? I’m a blonde just like you, and would love to know where I can touch up my roots!!
Hi Georgia, I love watching your videos, We are a couple with 2 Kids living in Munich, Germany but we will move to Singapore im Juni this year . I´m little bit worried about moving there. Maybe you could make a Video about where people usually go shopping? is there any second hand shop for children overthere? where people use to buy furniture? where are the best neighborhoods to live with children? so many questions, sorry ... I´m kind of lost searching for Info about moving overthere. Have a nice evening!!! ;-)
8:40, or even your office lanyards if you happen to carry one along with you during your lunches...
Hey Georgia,
Just after some advise, were moving to Singapore but not sure where to live is your place shared or one bedroom and if so where Is it? Your video was really helpful and made me feel better about moving.
Thank you for all those tips :). I'm french and I plan to go there soon and hopefully find a job and settle there. But it looks like it is very difficult for strangers to get a visa :-/
Good luck!
*The weathers are Hot,Rain and Monsoon!* 👌👍
Does the chope thing actually work? I'm Singaporean but I only kinda chope my seats with maybe a backpack or ask my friend to help do so. Do tissue papers actually work??
Haha are you REALLY Singaporean?😝 Nobody’s messing with your table once the tissues are laid lol
I dunno i don't trust it too, i always plant my ass on the seat to be sure cos i dun wanna come back with a tray of food and the seats are taken along with my tissue lol. This should be made into a law wahaha
I would say it only works in the CBD, don't try it outside the ZONE! That being said, its getting outta hand and even though I understand the need for Chope, short lunch hour, long queues at stalls, but like all things, people abuse the system, and I'm a bit on the fence as to whether such a culture should be promoted. I once saw this guy sitting down at a place that wasn't busy(there were empty seats at other tables, but this was the only empty table), taking the pack of tissues and wiping the table for his own use, and when the people who left it came back, he was like oh, do you want it back? I chuckled thinking good on him, but borderline nasty! There's no need to chope a whole damn table for two people.
Nigel Ng, it looks stupid when people place tissue papers on tables/chairs.
Nigel Ng
Nah many younger gen doesnt respect the tissue anymore. Ur bagpack is good.just dont leave valuables inside(hp,wallet,IC etc)
Hi! Can you share a bit on, how it is to be a TH-camr in Singapore? Do you have to have a work permit? Hope this isn't too weird of a question!
Thank you!
You need to do this for UK!
Yes I am from the Philippines me and my wife it sounds great out there is it cheaper than Philippines or is it about the same price? Yes I would like to know Singapore thank you very much.
Groceries are much cheaper in many places around Singapore but definitely not the supermarkets. Try visiting wet markets and shophouses around your neighbourhood. =) subscribed*
Hi Georgia,
I'm moving to Singapore in August. I've watched a few of your videos and they've been really helpful. Now that you've lived there for several years, could you advise where would be the best place(s) to live?
Thanks :)
Scott Riby Having lived there, I have to say its a hard question to answer not knowing where you'll be working, and what your budget is. Most westerners tend to have very good jobs, often in the city so will live very close to the city center, a little off Orchard Road, Scott's Road or fairly nearby or East Coast Parkway area between the main city area and the airport. These would be fairly typical areas with lots of private condominium apartments. Houses are rare and expensive but you get old colonial houses most again near the Orchard Road area, Jervois Road as an example. Outside of these areas it's predominantly HDB housing for the locals with a good few private condominium apartments built among them. A little outside the city center Holland Village / Dover Road area you can find houses too but it's not ideal if you're working in the financial area, be a bit of a long commute.
Thank you! Yes I've been told by numerous people that Orchard Road and Holland Village are great areas. I'll be working towards the west, so not necessarily near the city centre. I don't want to be travelling too far to work so potentially areas like Clementi or Jurong would also be good for me to commute to/from. Thanks for all the other suggestions :) I'm sure once I get out there and have a good look around I'll have a better idea
Hi! Your videos are so helpful couz there is less info about Singapore on the internet. I heard that buying food from a hawker center or smt is cheaper than cooking. Is it true?
Yeah definitely can be! I can’t seem to do a grocery shop without spending at least $30!
Yuka Hi. I'm Singaporean and I dare say eating out even at hawker centres on a daily basis (3× a day)would eventually deplete your monthly pay. Shopping for groceries isn't expensive if you know where to shop at. Locals usually shop for groceries at supermarkets like NTUC FAIRPRICE(conveniently located at most heartland malls or near MRT stations), SHENG SHIONG, GIANT or the markets and wet markets around the neighbourhood. Prices at the abovementioned are definitely cheaper than those at Cold Storage or NTUC FINEST. So you gotta do your little research before making your purchase. 😊😁
PeachyMangoPie Hi! Thank you so much for your helpful advice : ) I’m going to stay Singapore for six months so I’m gonna research about it!!
Yuka it's a pleasure to help:-) Eating out at hawker centres, coffees shops, food courts(located inside malls) versus cafes, restaurants save you more money.
To experience the vast array of Singaporean food, they are also a better option. If you need more help, I'll be more than happy to share. :-)
Not rly... Most Singaporeans prefer home cooked food simply bc its actually cheaper (depending on what you buy) & most importantly, home cooked food is WAY healthier!!!! Hawker, foodcourt and restuarants are expensive and awful...!!!
P.s. Singaporean here
Hey Georgia I am a US Citizen and I adore Singapore; I just want to know if I am planning to move there how much US dollars I should save in order to be pretty stable for a year. I won't be looking for work as I will try to work and earn online!
What insects are there in Singapore? I’m so scared of spiders and I also heard there’s snakes around, is that true?
Hi i'm a Singaporean here. I would say it's not really common. I would say there are more houseflys and cockroaches
Hui Fen Pak thank you! Because I’m planning to visit and I’m scared of seeing snakes in the road :(
I lived there once. Because its so clean I had no problem with insects. I don't think I ever even saw a cock roach and hardly ever got bitten by mosquitos even. We did get geckos, but they're 100% harmless but they didn't seem to like air-conditioning... Maybe why I never got one in the bedroom. Snakes? Condiminiums, city center you'd be unlikely to come across them. You could living as I did, in a house with a garden - lived on the edge of a golf course and with that yes, we did get them and in a big way!!! Black spitting cobras!!!! But generally speaking you'll not have to worry about things like that in most of Singapore.
Correction...the weather can drop below 30 degrees but more towards the November to January period with increased periods of rain too
Ryan Tan Cher Wei 진치원 yes yes especially 1-2 weeks ago where the weather was so chilly and always rained. Best weather ever IMO. HAHAHA!
Also, how tuff is to smoke weed in singapore and laws on behalf of weed?
hi Georgia! Ur vids are awesome❤️💕
I’m Singaporean:) anyways stay healthy!
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻
Also, you will find people staring at you in Singapore. Don't be offended though, because they're staring at your blue eyes (they're beautiful).
hi georgia im planning to move to singapore as well i just want to ask is that true if we study at singapore uni we will get landed permanent resident (lpr) after we finished study?? thank you
Thats not true!!! (Singaporean here) which country offers PR so easily?!
How to get IT job in singapore from India after this pandemic gets over???
Thanks! :3
I just saw at parrot on top of my school today everyone was shouting and I was like what was happening and got scolded by teacher and Sadly late for school break
Hello from Singapore
One thing I'd like to hear about is your (and others') experience with bugs, e.g. roaches, ants, mosquitoes :D
What’s the older generation? Few years older? Sign of respect? or senior citizen older? Will I be called auntie? I am 45+
haha. No. Generally we don't call foreigners aunties or uncles. It will be weird. It applies to bosses and people in position of respect of power as well (ie we can't call them that, suicidal). And sometimes aunties and uncles are used to poke fun at friends and colleagues. Its all very confusing, so you'll have to live here and observe how it is being used in its context ... i can't even explain it well....haiz
Hi Georgia, what about health insurance, social welfare and medical cost? My wife and I are mostly concerned about health cost for our little boy of 2-years-old since the education cost is already pretty high in Sg. Also doing a little bit of sport daily (badminton and running) a twisted ankle is always around the corner for us.
Do you use a specific health insurance as an expat in Singapore? How much a routine visit to the doctor does cost? A visit to the emergency service? Thank you 🙏🏼
there are community centres which provide courts for badminton at the price of perhaps $2 for an hour, and u can usually run/jog around ur estate. theres also usually gyms in the commuity centre. for visits to doctors as foreigners, its honestly quite pricy, per visit to the polyclinic may cost up to 50 dollars, however if u become a permanent resident, it drops to $20+ and singapore schooling students/ elderly have it at $10+ . As for private clinics im not too sure but it is costly for foreigners that i can say.
Thank you for those valuable information!
welcome! will help answer if i can!
Could you talk little bit more about job opportunities?
Singapore is safe.
You maybe just saw a lovebird flew pass.
Is mandarin highly spoken in singapore?
It's ok, you can talk English, people can understand.
U need to eat at tiong bahru area
LOVE!
Georgia Caney i can show u around i live there
Georgia Caney *Go to Tampines Hub it's awesome!!* 👍
@@socialfailure8175 shes lived there for 3 years
I am Singaporean
I thought 'Chope' was banned in Singapore.
chio bu, hoseh bo!
she is vietnamese?
Actually there is more ways to address those more older than you, beside Uncle & Auntie... which is in English/Singlish...
For people slightly older than you (10+yrs)Ah Hian - Elder BrotherAh Ze - Elder Sister
For those 20+yrs older than you... Uncle and/or Auntie will usually do... but also in their Chinese/Dialect form.
For those much older... 30+yr as an example..Ah Beh - Older Uncle (father side)Ah Mm - Wife of Older Uncle (father side)
Or those really old, example, you are below 20yrs and addressing someone in their late 60s...Ah Gong - GrandfatherAh Ma - Grandmother
Of course.... the above are usually spoken and used by local S'porean, mostly by Chinese, although Malays and Indians are known to use it too when addressing elderly Chinese....
Call anyone "uncle" and they reserve the right to answer, "yes auntie".
It doesn't work like that. I'm not Singaporean. I am Malaysian but in Malaysia it works the same way as it does in Singapore. When u call someone uncle or auntie it's usually when they are a lot older than u and you don't even have to related. So lets say u get in a taxi and there's a older man you can say "Hello uncle can you take me to Changi Airport terminal 3 ah?". Think of it as a sign of respect. So you can't just call anyone uncle or auntie but if you are a foreigner or don't look Singaporean/Malaysian just address them as you would normally do.
Hey georgia! most of the time only pr's or singaporeans can live in hdbs depending x
Oh I know quite a few renting them!
@@GeorgiaCaney late to this video but generally, only resident couple (2 citizens or 1citizen1PR) are allowed to buy BTO (new) HDBs... 2PRs arent allowed to buy new HDBs but can buy a resale (2nd hand) flat.... Foreigners cant buy HDB and only allowed to buy private housing
6:42 exo hehe
you blink a lot!!. nice video btw
Fyi, we Silly are simply boring lot. hahaha.....
Your cute.
get arrested for everything.. XD
"chope", embarrassing
Stop telling people what they need to know before moving over here. WE ARE FULL. JUST STAY PUT