THE PROS & CONS OF LIVING IN SINGAPORE

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  • @chendaforest
    @chendaforest 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1133

    The extremely low crime rate is a massive pro. Been able to walk around anywhere are night is something I greatly value.

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Enjoy the safety

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @Sara kadi different strokes for different folks

    • @samantahernandez7928
      @samantahernandez7928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      That's true, I live in Mexico, so, here is so dangerous, I don't like that thing at all. :(

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@samantahernandez7928 though México was open and safe ATM

    • @samantahernandez7928
      @samantahernandez7928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@CHICVOYAGE No, you can see the international top of dangerous countries and u can see Mexico at the worst places in that tops. Mexico is safe only in some places like Merida, Queretaro, etc.

  • @branlow1
    @branlow1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +698

    Yeah Singapore is small and it can get boring but it being close to so many other countries makes it really cheap to go overseas for an adventure

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      True that

    • @Peter-td3yk
      @Peter-td3yk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go to geyland silly its right there.. Oh you probably already knew , hush hush..

    • @skillstruckrepairer3880
      @skillstruckrepairer3880 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      hello everyone how are you?

  • @navneetmaheshwari3031
    @navneetmaheshwari3031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    I would love living in Singapore for some time. It's like one amazing place. It's not perfect but it certainly is very good.

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Great

    • @farhanraza29
      @farhanraza29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      India is so great but Indians would love living abroad

  • @PeaceDweller
    @PeaceDweller 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    For those Westerners looking to move to Asia but afraid of losing Western culture/way of life completely, Singapore is by far the best option.

  • @aryana8456
    @aryana8456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I lived in Singapore for 4 years and recently in covid I have shifted here back to india..............My father is an engineer.....He has worked in many countries but when i asked him colleges (from many renowned universities in different countries) he rejected almost all the countries but when I said Singapore, he instantly agreed..... Of course safety and security is the biggest reason ......I love singapore.... Just 6 more months and I'll be back......

  • @rijutruthwarrior1128
    @rijutruthwarrior1128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    I lived in Singapore for 8 years. It is diverse, fun, expensive and add all the pros you mentioned. You can chew gum but you cannot sell or import them. As a person of colour you will face racism in Singapore as a con. And city keeps on getting expensive especially real estate. Post covid the entertainment had been severely curtailed in the city compared to before, so its a bit boring now I guess.

    • @thomasandrewclifford
      @thomasandrewclifford 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      It's interesting what you say about racism. I've heard it's very pro diversity and it's history was founded on inclusivity so that's very interesting. If I can ask, what kind of situations did you face?

    • @jlee739
      @jlee739 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Racism? LMAO. Probably the last thing you’ll ever experience. You only think of that because you think people are all up on your business but it’s just in your head LMAO. Singapore is so diverse that people don’t care what race you are, and Literally, almost have of people are dark skinned indians and malay. Don’t play that shi here.

    • @waterdrinkingexpert6797
      @waterdrinkingexpert6797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@jlee739 what are you basing this off? I can more than confidently say that racism is definitely a thing in Singapore, having experienced it more than I should've had to. Just because racism isn't as overt as in other countries doesn't mean it doesn't exist

    • @jlee739
      @jlee739 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@waterdrinkingexpert6797 Delusions

    • @waterdrinkingexpert6797
      @waterdrinkingexpert6797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jlee739 oh so you’re right about something that I myself have experienced and I’m wrong? Classy

  • @sadistmy
    @sadistmy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    U missed a couple of things on the Con section. SG dont ban chewing gum. SG bans the import of chewing gum. U can come from any other country, chew gum on our streets, dispose it correctly. No problem with that.
    The american kid was caned not only due to graffiti. He was charged with more than 50 counts of vandalism. And he pleaded guilty to vandalizing the cars in addition to stealing road signs.

    • @xjacob3092
      @xjacob3092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      After he was back in the states, he was cited in Florida for a number of violations, including careless driving, reckless driving, not reporting a crash, and having an open bottle of alcohol in a car. Later, in 1998, still in Florida, Fay was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, charges to which he confessed but was acquitted because of technical errors in his arrest.

    • @Looloowa74
      @Looloowa74 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks for the clarification. I keep traumatising my son about not chewing gum in Singapore. I always thought the caned boy just got caned for chewing gum.

    • @sadistmy
      @sadistmy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@Looloowa74 , just to add on. The act of chewing gum isnt criminal. But back in the days, most of us were irresponsible in disposing those chewed gum. And that had caused a lot of issues on hygiene but most importantly the maintenance and repairs of public places. U see, we had our first Metro/Subway in the mid 80's. With that in mind and the usual problem with gum being stuck on the escalators, causing an insane amount of money to repair for a mere gum is not feasible nor effective. So to prevent more maintenance and repairs to our Metro/Subway, we ban the import of gum. That was the reason behind it. Nothing mythical or draconian.

    • @musty9479
      @musty9479 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lamma Al-B. Now you know, you just can’t import chewing gums but can chew gums. You just can’t find anywhere in Singapore that sells Chewing gums, and most of us go to other countries to buy chewing gums.

    • @annielin2894
      @annielin2894 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadistmy do you recommend US citizen to move to Singapore?

  • @brentt8590
    @brentt8590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    keep more videos coming on different cities and countries in asia. i love singapore so definitely more on singapore is great.

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Brent pls check out the other pros and cons vids

  • @R4GERD
    @R4GERD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I use to live in Singapore for a bunch of years and it’s so nice there but it’s a expensive country if your going to buy things there and live there

  • @olivia-hc7ut
    @olivia-hc7ut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    i really want to live in singapore when i’m older :)

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Nice

    • @prajvalrao4871
      @prajvalrao4871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too

    • @who-it6km
      @who-it6km 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @DNTRQO
      @DNTRQO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stay in your country

    • @DNTRQO
      @DNTRQO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@who-it6km stay in your country thanks

  • @said-fo5vw
    @said-fo5vw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been there in 2013" good Singaporean people' I once got lost on the road and then asked people around he showed me the way and gave me money" love from Indonesia🇮🇩😁

  • @tomburke5311
    @tomburke5311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Nice video. I’ve never worked in Singapore, but I have visited several times. I’m not sure that the suggestion that Singapore relies on expatriates is true (unlike, say, Dubai). Singapore’s universities and schools are excellent, and my feeling is that a generation of extremely well educated and entrepreneurial Singaporeans occupy most of the jobs. (Exceptions might be in the hospitality industry - hotels, bars & restaurants - as I think a lot of employees there are Malaysian.) Also, Sentosa island wasn’t a prison - it was part of the British defences of the island, as it overlooked the main harbour.

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the comments. Yes I agree well educated locals but they are a bit coddled by the government and I've been often don't occupy the leadership of management roles due to a collective or group mindset. Clarification on Sentosa. Formerly used as a British military base and then a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp

    • @tomburke5311
      @tomburke5311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Fair enough - you’ve worked there and I haven’t. Thanks for the clarification re. Sentosa - I wasn’t aware of the Japanese aspect. In fact, before I visited the National Museum there I was pretty ignorant of what happened to the local population between 1942 and 1945 - education in the UK tended to focus on what happened to the British military prisoners of war. Then I learned about the killings of Chinese Singaporeans, and the suffering of the population during the occupation, especially in the last year or so of the war, and was duly humbled.

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tomburke5311 haven't worked there but had some expat friends and a relative works there.

    • @stephanielim5588
      @stephanielim5588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Our Govt is not a control freak and we are not stupid people. There are Singaporean in management role too. I find that your knowledge of Singapore are very basic and you don’t know much!
      About the haze, it’s from Indonesia farmers burning their land for farming purposes and between Governments of both countries, things were work out and there is no more haze.

    • @jiti5034
      @jiti5034 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Singapore’s universities and schools are excellent, and my feeling is that a generation of extremely well educated and entrepreneurial Singaporeans occupy most of the jobs I would agree with this statement. What I do worry about is on one hand Singapore says they want global talent but then other hand they don;t offer a Point based PR system! without job offer in hand! So they are competing with Canada and Australia ! AUS has a 2 tier system, a 2 /4 year Work permit ( similar to Singapore) but at the same time you can apply for PR without needing a JOb offer in hand , The Self sponsored Employment pass that too not renewable in Singapore required you to earn atleast 18000 $ per month in your last job and they sya there is no pathway to PR after that!

  • @whitefeather29
    @whitefeather29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    It seems that your cons are a few more than your pros.
    I love going to Singapore! Love it!
    I wish Australia was just half as good and safe as Singapore..
    I wish Australia's tax rate was as low as Singapore's.
    Instead Australia's tax rate is a ripoff.
    If one doesn't like Singapore or find it "boring" one has obviously not read up on Singapore, and really should give it a miss.
    Singapore does not sell its daughters and wives like Thailand does.
    I've been to Singapore around 7 times.
    I feel right at home there, and love the strictness!
    Religions intermix in marriage.
    Malaysia is also a wonderful country, but one cannot claim Malaysia to be anywhere near as safe as Singapore.

    • @teamtoken
      @teamtoken 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Singapore’s Tax is lower because it’s a city-state, Australia is one of the biggest continents on earth, and managing 25 million people inside it costs big money. Roads, infrastructure and environmental management are incredibly expensive.
      I do envy Singapore’s efficient government though! Easily one of the most intelligent and effective governments in the world.

    • @ausgaporetan8512
      @ausgaporetan8512 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Australia has better quality of life than Singapore.

  • @indigenouspodcast2257
    @indigenouspodcast2257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video! Really insightful. Hoping to get there one day!

  • @KristaMD
    @KristaMD ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've been to SG and some other countries but honestly I would have preferred living here. I love the people, the place, their lifestyle and man, just everything about it..

  • @notyourlocalkid4074
    @notyourlocalkid4074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I’m considering applying for university there! Hope i get admitted because the country sounds so beautiful

    • @wolfdragon4176
      @wolfdragon4176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is one of my options for Uni aswell. I’m not sure I want to go there over some other Asian countries though currently weighing up all the pros and cons

    • @aayushdas19
      @aayushdas19 ปีที่แล้ว

      Got an update for us mate?

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  • @songkim117
    @songkim117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you! Was very helpful! 👍

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      @CHICVOYAGE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @Dev96K
      @Dev96K 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep

  • @willysoesanto2046
    @willysoesanto2046 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Can you compare the living arrangement pros and cons between Singapore and New York?

    • @Iris-zi4wy
      @Iris-zi4wy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      OMGG i think it would be a tie

    • @waynster
      @waynster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Iris-zi4wy except for crime rate maybe

  • @SystemDemon
    @SystemDemon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Singapore : we have such little land
    Belgians: hold my beer

    • @chendaforest
      @chendaforest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Belgian is considerable larger than Singapore.

    • @NewmaticKe
      @NewmaticKe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Belgium has 30689 sg km, Singapore 728 after decades of reclamation

  • @inspirationandlearning1995
    @inspirationandlearning1995 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really helpful video, thanks 🙏 so much

  • @ip3vk
    @ip3vk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The haze was mostly from indonesia which was a sickening yearly event because the previous indonesian authorities couldn't be bothered about our complaints (maybe money will do the trick). BTW I would prefer the govt to impose strict actions otherwise the state will be in chaos like many countries.

    • @chendaforest
      @chendaforest 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly. Caning is necessary to stop young men misbehaving.

  • @tylerdurden1642
    @tylerdurden1642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sounds like a good city to work for a couple of years:), nice video!

  • @TsarEventsDMC
    @TsarEventsDMC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for wonderful video! It is really interesting and useful! Plus motivate to travel! Cannot wait when all of us start travel again! Thank you for helping to promote tourism! love it so much

  • @ditsygirl5409
    @ditsygirl5409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Haze is only like once every year or two. The biggest con is our country is stricter than most countries in the western world but because we’re strict, we much more predictable and stable than other countries.

  • @mkngpauline
    @mkngpauline 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For those who think Spore is boring need to watch Wonderlust vlogs to really discover Spore away from the touristy promotional types of Spore.

  • @SuiGenerisAbbie
    @SuiGenerisAbbie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hawker Stalls sell some of the most delicious and highest quality food in Singapore.

  • @hlim431
    @hlim431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Just on the food "cleanliness"... I was there years ago, and ate at an (expensive) beach restaurant & got food poisoning from eating a Marinara pizza, which caused me to be laid up in bed for 4-5 days. This is probably not a cleanliness problem but bacteria breeding in hot weather.

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      haha in Singapore I would rather get the Asian food. Chicken Rice is my go to. Save the Pizza for Europe or North America

    • @remy7663
      @remy7663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@CHICVOYAGE spoken like a true singaporean. i've went to singapore for a couple weeks before and i swear i ate chicken rice everyday.

    • @ubon21
      @ubon21 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CHICVOYAGE dude, literally that! I lived 9 months in thailand, and the only time I got diarhea and stomach pain from food was from a "pizza"

  • @karucastillo9901
    @karucastillo9901 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If given a chance to live in other country. I will definitely choose singapore. I've been to SG last week and the place are so clean! Very organized and very safe to walk even at night.
    Well it is expensive but it is worth it!

  • @TBgunsandbutter
    @TBgunsandbutter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    i was here 10 years ago and loved this place

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it changes fast each yr

    • @TBgunsandbutter
      @TBgunsandbutter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CHICVOYAGE i can imagine
      i will return soon, i usually travel all over the world about every three years

    • @denisequispeaguilar9106
      @denisequispeaguilar9106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is it expensive yo stay there for some weeks?

    • @TBgunsandbutter
      @TBgunsandbutter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@denisequispeaguilar9106 no !
      only 8 day's tour
      expensive, is right 😎

  • @bloketu
    @bloketu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    i rlly wanna visit here when i'm older

    • @vice_santos
      @vice_santos 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How old r u

    • @amednbl
      @amednbl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vice_santos I am 15 i wanna move to Singapore when i am 25 or in my early 30s

  • @seniorsabali8759
    @seniorsabali8759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for making this video

  • @ausgaporetan8512
    @ausgaporetan8512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would you say that Singapore has a good quality of life for anyone living there? How does it compare to developed Asia and western countries?

  • @jule12ify
    @jule12ify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I just graduated college and wanted to move aboard( I live in America) but everything has been put on hold for now due to the global climate (COVID-19). I hope to be able to move to Singapore in the next 2-3years hopefully 🙏 Great video!!

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks good luck hopefully things open up

    • @kami9407
      @kami9407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You will love it... if you have money

    • @someoneyouknow5040
      @someoneyouknow5040 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@kami9407 So how much should you earn to feel comfortable living in Singapore, if you don't mind my asking?

    • @charlesleclerc5737
      @charlesleclerc5737 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think America is better compared to Singapore especially in the healthcare quality (not including the cost). And in Singapore, the second generation have to serve national service for 2 years, otherwise you will be fined and jailed for years. So, think about it twice.
      Just about few months ago, i was planning to live in Singapore, and then i was informed about several things that i don't like if i live in Singapore. So, now i'm planning to move to either Australia or America

  • @hasanananda2007
    @hasanananda2007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Singapore is nice. If you like city life this is the place. But u will miss natural beauty and green landscapes, long drive.

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes drive to malaysia right?

  • @Religious_man
    @Religious_man 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Con (pro?) - equatorial heat & humidity

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hot in the day yes. Lots of indoor ac refuge. Evenings are nice

  • @Atombender
    @Atombender 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Getting caned for vandalizing a wall with graffiti is definitely a plus.

  • @shlmel
    @shlmel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's not that Singapore is an expensive Country, it's that Singapore like so many other upscale Countries are American Contract Commerce driven. If you get an American Contract to work in Singapore your money will comfortably match your expenses. #Vice_President_Kamala_Harris Singapore speech: th-cam.com/video/KdtMRIrzFJA/w-d-xo.html

  • @hildateresavazquezflores5012
    @hildateresavazquezflores5012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I just watched this video.. I hope I can visit very soon.

  • @andreww3621
    @andreww3621 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The gum law if my favorite. Gum chewing is one of the most annoying habits people can have. Smacking lips like a cow, clicking it every few seconds and spitting it out on the sidewalks or public places. The biggest reason for me however is because I have misophonia so, certain noises extremely bother me to the point of anger and anxiety. Think of it like someone scratching the chalkboard with chalk. The fight or flight response kicks in and you'll either have to get away or block out the noise by covering your ears or wearing headphones. The specific voices that really trigger my misophonia might only bother the average person slightly but they can put up with it for a while before it gets really tiring, but for someone with misophonia its like being tortured....

  • @user-hy2ry3if8h
    @user-hy2ry3if8h 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sounds like a lovely place to move to. It's a huge plus to have all those chewing behavior laws that ensure very limited number of empty-headed, loudmouth muricans.

  • @lnkinc6823
    @lnkinc6823 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for the video. I have a question regarding moving there how would you get in touch with someone to help with a location and also schools who can we contact regarding apartments near a good school? Thank you again.

    • @digitalnomadworld
      @digitalnomadworld 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good question maybe Google search or contact the American club. That's out of my realm

  • @talonmadc
    @talonmadc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wow the thing in the beginning looks insane is that a botanical garden or something

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is the new jewel at the airport

    • @talonmadc
      @talonmadc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CHICVOYAGE you have new subscriber. Cool choice in background music as well

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@talonmadc wow thanks

  • @muslimsocialist9310
    @muslimsocialist9310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I enjoyed living in Singapore..

  • @kasperlarsen1986
    @kasperlarsen1986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey there,
    Thank you for your comments - you briefly mentioned your overall experience in Singapore. Very clean, very safe, well connected public transportation, well working apps and especially amazing food, plus! taxation levels,, etc. I agree 100% - great
    *Your 'Cons' about missing iphone charing plugs. and tourist visas not working for entrepreneurs, is not comparable in my opinion

  • @ryanzhanfeng9322
    @ryanzhanfeng9322 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Such a western lens that this dude is looking at Asia through

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I've have a western upbringing

  • @JenOng-i5h
    @JenOng-i5h ปีที่แล้ว

    One can vandalise personal-owned property however you wish, but not on others or public property

  • @Myactualyoutubechannel
    @Myactualyoutubechannel ปีที่แล้ว

    New goal unlocked 🔓
    Studying in Singapore

  • @JenOng-i5h
    @JenOng-i5h ปีที่แล้ว

    There are charging points for phone or laptop at almost all libraries; one just has to have the cable

  • @nataliemeenakshithegreat7780
    @nataliemeenakshithegreat7780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi I have enough living in Paris or India been living in the USA before Paris now iam single in my early 50s and alone I need a change people here seem nice food and life

  • @KatJade269
    @KatJade269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Why would you want to encourage graffiti ? Art ?

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Did I do that? It's nice to have a designated space for that. Check out Melbourne

    • @NewmaticKe
      @NewmaticKe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CHICVOYAGE There are places for that in Singapore

  • @KittenParadise
    @KittenParadise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    nice.
    playing video at 1.5x speed is good

  • @KatJade269
    @KatJade269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    There are other ways to encourage arts / creative stuff than graffiti.

  • @mrgee7059
    @mrgee7059 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video, good info

  • @Retireonmybudgetcommunity
    @Retireonmybudgetcommunity 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good information👍

  • @joshmiller8392
    @joshmiller8392 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    CONS: 1. Socialist Government
    2. Censorship
    3. Singapore is the most expensive city in the world.
    4. Working for a local company is a nightmare, you are constantly verbally abused by your boss, often times there's no OT pay, and many other negative things (too long to count them here).
    5.Owning a car compares to owning a house in other countries. People are paying off their car for life. (mostly because of the COE and other government fees).
    6. Prices in general are jacked up, on top of the GST. (Johnny Walker $7 in US, cost $70 in Singapore).
    7. If you are not a millionaire, buying an apartment can take years, you have to be on a waiting list for long time to get (still expensive) a government built "HDB flat".
    8.) You can get caned for a misdemeanor and get a lengthly jail sentence (all together).
    PRO'S: 1. It is very clean and safe place to live, although I have seen people still spitting on a busy street.
    2. Shopping centers galore!
    3. Sentosa and many other hotels are nice place to spend your free time. The aquarium, the botanic garden, the crocodile farm, the bird park, the zoo, etc.
    4. Great variety of food, often delicious, but most of the time very unhealthy.

    • @chendaforest
      @chendaforest 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Singapore is an odd mix of socialistic central planning combined with some free market ideas. (Some westerner commentators very wrongly think it's a kind of small government, libertarian society) It's a mix which has undeniably got impressive results.

    • @keonxd8918
      @keonxd8918 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wait till you see our coffee shops, toilet and streets outside of the city area. It's far from being very clean. Clean? Maybe. Very? Nope.

    • @paulineng6177
      @paulineng6177 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fair comments, think very carefully before moving here, don't get upset with regrets and blame us for your decision.

  • @MustChannelIntl
    @MustChannelIntl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i like your video for view and good infomation

  • @fib6156
    @fib6156 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is no uber in Singapore mate. it is called grab. Uber failed in Asia

  • @trdrockwarrior_sport4432
    @trdrockwarrior_sport4432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is Singapore disabled friendly. Do you see wheelchair ramps nice and wide sidewalks

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      spintheglobe.net/dir/2018/03/01/tips-getting-around-singapore-wheelchair/

    • @NewmaticKe
      @NewmaticKe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its total disabled friendly, i mean the entire country

  • @agnesguerry4783
    @agnesguerry4783 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's hot year round, which can be either a pro or con depending on perspective.

  • @sophiaypsilanti52
    @sophiaypsilanti52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey! I am currently studying interior architecture and I am thinking of applying to offices there for my internship. It is good when it comes to such jobs?

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well they have some modern buildings but I'm not an expert in that field maybe lookup the architects of buildings you like and where they teach

    • @sophiaypsilanti52
      @sophiaypsilanti52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CHICVOYAGE Thank you so much!

    • @DNTRQO
      @DNTRQO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

  • @draupnirleague3655
    @draupnirleague3655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Is it a good place for someone who have just graduated University to job hunt in?

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not not maybe post university. Depends in what your looking for. Pre corona Europe sounds or Japan sounds interesting to me

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Singapore post graduate if you had a good specialized skills with an expat package

    • @RizuYTofficial
      @RizuYTofficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CHICVOYAGE I have a treasury operation experience. Will it be enough??

    • @lacasadehonor9408
      @lacasadehonor9408 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@CHICVOYAGE what if after i graduate from international trade bachelor, can i move to singapore and find a good job?

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lacasadehonor9408 doesn't hurt to try

  • @K_mich88
    @K_mich88 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't think the chewing gum rule or the no vandalism rule is strict at all. Imagine if these 2 were allowed, Singapore will no longer look the way it looks. Does anyone like sitting on some train/bus seat to realise you sat on a gum? Or walk on the pavement and have gum stuck to your shoe?

  • @chilledpill.281
    @chilledpill.281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    watch @ 1.75x

  • @kailashpatirai
    @kailashpatirai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This country have very very very low child birth rate mean 1 child per woman only
    so it's very very very easy to keep here peaceful environment and to do development

  • @JosephineK296
    @JosephineK296 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a Ugandan been teaching in china for 6yrs, wanna move to Singapore soon. Can someone tell me about job hunting in Singapore? ESP for teachers

  • @jjshudishs1269
    @jjshudishs1269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi im from singapore i really would encourage you to come here and visit if u do definatley come and try the hawker centre food🙂🙂

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks I've tried them. I like satay by the bay and maxwell

    • @denisequispeaguilar9106
      @denisequispeaguilar9106 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How expensive is to stay there for some weeks?

    • @jjshudishs1269
      @jjshudishs1269 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@denisequispeaguilar9106 honestly it is pretty expensive but if your a tourist it’s only for for a short time just make it worthwhile! The most expensive thing will my hotel stay and restaurants:)

    • @evelynchin8549
      @evelynchin8549 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @shrivenkateshwaran
    @shrivenkateshwaran 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your water mark over the beautiful city annoys.. you can make it a bit transperant white in colour and reduce the size of you really care.. thank you and sorry for being blunt

  • @lecherhao86
    @lecherhao86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Dude. The success of Singapore is mainly due to the diligence of the pioneer generation and the leaders. Your intro unfortunately gives an impression that UK helped contributed to where Singapore is today.
    By the way, thank god the American is caned.

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ah really sorry im aware of the late PM's influence. Might have to do part 2

    • @NewmaticKe
      @NewmaticKe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      UK did a fair bit with city planning, legal system and language, FPDA and selling all British owned buildings in Singapore to the govn for $1

    • @lingy74
      @lingy74 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CHICVOYAGE more than influence. He socially engineered Singapore and even the rain trees you see are there because he liked them! 😂😂

    • @chendaforest
      @chendaforest 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes his caning would have done him the world of good. Setting him on the straight and narrow.

  • @SWDKHOfficial
    @SWDKHOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like daily life in singapore.

  • @JohnTube2K
    @JohnTube2K 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder how safe the food is if Singapore is importing their food from China. China food standards have gone down the tubes with additives. It’s gotten to the point where the athletes in the Beijing Olympics are warned to not eat certain a food. I don’t think Singapore has vast lands to raise crops or farm produce.

  • @davidmadsen2761
    @davidmadsen2761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you come to Stockholm in Sweden I can give you accommodation
    It's very similar to Canada i have heard

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks I would love to visit Sweden someday

    • @preciouskalista2771
      @preciouskalista2771 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will love to immigrate to sweden

    • @emilio2647
      @emilio2647 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CHICVOYAGE have you ever visited The Bahamas?

  • @cheromory0724
    @cheromory0724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The cons that you must notice..
    1.For riders or convoys of big bike, there is no way to do that in singapore! There is no highway to ride.. the distances were very short everywhere.
    2. For raw materials of food, you must get from neighbour state/ country, johor bahru...its far cheaper!
    You can see tonnes of singaporean crossing the border every weekends to get it.
    3. No mountains, jungle, lake and river.. how you can live without these 4 natural beauty? It's way too far to compare to thailand and indonesia and other nearby countries.. malaysia is not big enough but still can get those 4 ..
    4. Government will scrapt your car after 5 years..
    Singapore is great country to visit but not for living'. sorry my english!
    So, those are the things you must consider before moving to singapore... tq (im honest, don't get mad of me)😌😉👌
    ♥️♥️♥️

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing im not mad

    • @Mr.2GD
      @Mr.2GD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Can you tell me more why it's not good for living? I am planning to work in Singapore after graduating college because it offers a good pay compare to other asian countries. Should I think back?

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Mr.2GD give it a try yourself. Probably more opportunities than other asian countries due to the friendly international business climate and english speaking. There is more competition for those jobs as there is limited space. Good luck. Thst being said we are living in an era where traditional jobs and education are not the only path as youll see from videos on my channel

    • @soul8408
      @soul8408 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      car will not be scrap in 5 years..COE is for 10 years.

    • @user-ro4cu7om2g
      @user-ro4cu7om2g 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Costly price of living is a main factor reason Im not interested to leave longer here after several years been working in the island state but somehow it's a nice place for visit if u are only a tourist visitor

  • @geez8780
    @geez8780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like singapore, but the quietness is kind of dead like a sad or boring type of quiet and not the peaceful type.

  • @Bloodhound_Dogg
    @Bloodhound_Dogg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    guys....understand...if you so much as get caught with a weed joint...your executed publicly. If you think that is a good place to live..go ahead

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes that's a trade off

    • @seeweek409
      @seeweek409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      you are ignorant n living in a well

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@seeweek409 😯

    • @ChristineFisher123
      @ChristineFisher123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have never been there. Would like to go and see the zoo and botanical gardens. The city looks beautiful. But is it as safe as they say?

    • @14534
      @14534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not a big deal, don’t break the rules

  • @usagitsukino6202
    @usagitsukino6202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really want to go to NUS when I get into college

  • @mikeyt2022
    @mikeyt2022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who else is here after the Mario Kart Tour Singapore Speedway got announced?

  • @Vanfinity88
    @Vanfinity88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    please don't compare Sing with Vietnam, based on the law and regulation there are immature. And I guess it will take a very long time to be anything near like Singapore.

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think Vietnam is charming the way it is and hope it doesnt become Singapore

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes law and regulation in sg is developed

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tonynghongxiang generally its a good stay. People tend to mind their own business so people are a bit closed off

    • @joshmiller8392
      @joshmiller8392 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Singapore is the only developed country in the region, not a fair comparison to any country around it.

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@joshmiller8392 being the most developed doesn't mean its the best place to live

  • @michaelskidmore2006
    @michaelskidmore2006 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool

  • @vikramsharma5288
    @vikramsharma5288 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi my name is vikram Sharma from india and i m looking for jib in singpire so wanted to know whst is decent sal for ops manager and how much is the rent

  • @BuddhaDhammaMonk
    @BuddhaDhammaMonk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Singapore beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️ love 💕💞

  • @hildateresavazquezflores5012
    @hildateresavazquezflores5012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have never visited. I have to graduate from college first.

  • @Kingkevinjr
    @Kingkevinjr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, i like your video

  • @jiti5034
    @jiti5034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great country but getting a PR is difficult compared to ANZ/ Canada SG doe snot have a Point based Skilled migration although there are good jobs around!

  • @JoseLopez-hh8uh
    @JoseLopez-hh8uh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The cons are laughable. This city-state is basically Heaven on Earth!

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      As long as youre happy

    • @joshmiller8392
      @joshmiller8392 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Whatever makes you happy dude. ;)

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joshmiller8392 thanks Josh

  • @JohnTube2K
    @JohnTube2K 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He says “expensive” at least 10x… that goes to the con side unless you are a business owner.

  • @manaskumarhaldar2725
    @manaskumarhaldar2725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If one likes chaos, one can go to Bangkok.

  • @carlee25
    @carlee25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very informative … but you could be more dynamic

  • @effecc8529
    @effecc8529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The fact that you can't smoke weed kills it for me

    • @johndawson6057
      @johndawson6057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If that's the case then they are better off without you in the first place. Not saying weed is bad just you.

  • @bananakampreto3033
    @bananakampreto3033 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you acquire such English speaking skills?

  • @assilfarhat3047
    @assilfarhat3047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm thinking of studying university at Singapore is it difficult to enter the university?

    • @CHICVOYAGE
      @CHICVOYAGE  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure I'm sure it's competitive

    • @meowneownewi
      @meowneownewi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same idk what to choose it's either Singapore or south Korea:)

    • @assilfarhat3047
      @assilfarhat3047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@meowneownewi I think both are really difficult to enter :(

    • @meowneownewi
      @meowneownewi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@assilfarhat3047 ik it's just that Singapore is rlly hot and plus my bf is there but south Korea's fashion and cafes is interesting but idk they're both competitive I hope the best for you stranger hehe:)

    • @assilfarhat3047
      @assilfarhat3047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@meowneownewi yeah south korea is really cool to study there, and thankyou I hope the best for you too :)

  • @dontfearthereaper2887
    @dontfearthereaper2887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is "the haze" in the air? is that pollution?

  • @schudler
    @schudler ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude says “Let’s go” and didn’t move a muscle..

  • @oyjl616
    @oyjl616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You didn’t mention Singapore is not a democracy. Hmm what.. not because of China? Not a con then.😌

  • @NPC-living
    @NPC-living 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Whats the name of your intro soundtrack? Awesome instrumental

    • @digitalnomadworld
      @digitalnomadworld 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks it's Birocratic link in the description

    • @NPC-living
      @NPC-living 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi thanks for your Quick reply. Seems to be a remix. Cant find it, neither barbra or misty sounds like the intro, damn. But you have som cool content as well bro!

  • @babanadopu
    @babanadopu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had to watch at x2 speed

  • @fatemerm8722
    @fatemerm8722 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks

  • @ssnider420
    @ssnider420 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best viewed at 1.25 speed

  • @michalfedak6472
    @michalfedak6472 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Singapur Fantastic

  • @johnchuang840
    @johnchuang840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don't spit gum, or your butt will be whipped.

    • @NewmaticKe
      @NewmaticKe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ignorant babble

    • @johnchuang840
      @johnchuang840 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NewmaticKe en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_P._Fay

    • @johnchuang840
      @johnchuang840 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chewing_gum_sales_ban_in_Singapore

    • @johnchuang840
      @johnchuang840 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_Singapore