The TRUTH about living in Singapore? | Street Interview 🇸🇬
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- I asked Singapore locals at Plaza Singapura what they like and dislike about their own country. I also asked whether or not they find it expensive to live here and what would make Singapore a better place.
Let me know in the comments what your opinion about living in Singapore is or if you could imagine living in a different country? 🤗
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Pros about living in Singapore?
01:09 - Cons about living in Singapore?
02:34 - Is Singapore expensive?
03:47 - What would make Singapore a better place?
04:22 - Could you move to a different country?
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All those people once they live overseas then only they will appreciate Singapore.They choose to live in 1st world country and they Will pay 1st world cost price of everything.Then only reality hit them.Its not fair when they compare the cost price in Singapore with the neighbouring Asean country.Singapore can't beat them. Do these citizens have a good living in their own country? Some have to seek job in Singapore.Even its cheap Still they have a hard life.Singapore is not perfect, but I appreciate everything I have here.
I agree with you! Some people take SG for granted
Not everywhere in the 1st world is more expensive than SIN.
I have a good friend in Australia. A doctor with 20 years experience, but no other speciatly experience. He pulls in over 200K PA doing 40 hour week, with 2-3 months holidays whenever he wants.
How much does an average ER doctor earn in SIN? Google tells me it's up to SGD 140K.
How much does a Corolla cost in SIN? A COE? A private condo/apartment?
Want a house on a plot of land, with a backyard?
Want to go for a country drive? Surfing?
Want democracy with multi-party politics?
Want free healthcare?
Just saying there are many reasons why many who can emigrate might consider it.
@RUHappyATM If you're a singaporean, you would know the reason why car and house are expensive in Singapore.Singapore is not a welfare country but doesn't mean there's no assistance from the government in the healthcare.Medifund is for a low-income family.
@@kamariahabdrahim6963
No, am not a SIN.
Do have friends who were and some who bacame SIN.
Have also lived in SIN for several months.
And yes, I do know why cars are more expensive in SIN.
I also know HDBs wer a lot cheaper, but TINY, but probably suitable for a young family of 4.
I also know of M'sians who work in SIN but buy a duplex in M'sia for their retirement.
@@kamariahabdrahim6963
BTW, IIRC, WEF voted SIN as the most expensive city for ordinary people to live in, in 2022.
A word of caution on Malaysian food though they are said to be delicious and some say better. First the hygiene standards are not first world. Those street foods you encounter, was when Singapore was in the 60s, which precisely was the reason for the Hawker Centres being organised to gather all street food together. All stalls have a hygiene grading of A,B, C, displayed on the front. Also, the distances you have to travel between food places. Case in point, Maxwell, Chinatown Complex, People's Park are about 100m apart.
Thank you for sharing😊 yes SG clean signs everywhere
tell us about how the man died after eating food from Spize. not the first case in Singapore.
what is spize@@hailyrizzo5428
@@Swizzyinsg Name of the restaurant. You can google it
@@Swizzyinsg Many people have told me their relatives who went to Malaysia died a few hours later after consuming Sparaza a popular Malaysian food. Hey you wanna know more about Sparaza?
Hi Swiss girl,
To me Singapore is fine for me what I like about Singapore is that you can get foods anytime. When I feel hot simple shopping mall with nice air-con. So for me I will not go any place only when I go for holiday.
Agree with you!
😄 yes singapore is extremely expensive for me, because I come from a country where every thing is cheaper there , hey am Sonu from India , kerala , the transport system in sg is first-class, nothing to argue with that, am soo amazed thath how they keep every place soo clean and clear, and am agreeing with one of the guy , that every one here moving very fastly 😅
It can be affordable too.. Hawkers are so cheap
Very safe.
Spent my first 20+ years in China, and next 20+ years in Singapore, now in my 4th year in Australia. You will know for sure what you like and don’t like when you really lived and can compare. Agreed that many Singaporeans took what they have for granted. I will most likely move back to Singapore in a few years time.
Personally, the only negative thing about Singapore is high pressure, but after moving to Australia where work pressure almost doesn’t exist, I would say that when no one have pressure at work, the society just cannot move on well. The day I retire and no need to work, I will go back to Singapore to enjoy my rest of life.
Thank you for sharing!!
@StillYoung777 Don't you want to retire in Australia where you'll have a laid back life plus the weather is nice there too?
Loved the video:)
@@ANDERSWOConceptstore tysm🇸🇬
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If you want a high-quality life, the price must be expensive.
But compared with many high-level countries, Singapore's cost-effectiveness is very high.
Of course, you must first be a Singaporean to enjoy more of the benefits.
Yes that is true!!
I have spent time working in Thailand, Germany, India and China....in the end, I still prefer Singapore, my home..
Awww🇸🇬🇸🇬☺️
For the guy who said Malaysia food is better, he like the SGD the most for obvious reasons
Its still very affordable to buy food! And I love SG food hehe
Tat couple fr bodohland, one of the 1.3m bodohs
Those saying Malaysia food better are those Malaysian converted or second generation
Most 🇲🇾people are kampung kids who always say their home food are ‘better’
That couple are obviously jhk and jhb
You may think that other countries are cheaper because Singapore has a strong currency. Pls analyse it
JH-kv8mt...Pls calm down. Don't need to hyperventilate. This is the kind of rhetoric, the people up north will use against Singapore. Get emotional and then 'verbally attack Singapore'. (Toxic, Childish & Irresponsible)
The usual toxic rhetorics:
- Shut The Tap
- Malaysia & Indo gang up against Singapore
- Put a stop to Malaysian workers working in Singapore.
FLASH NEWS. REALITY CHECK:
- You have NO AUTHORITY to shut the tap. Such authority only comes from your leaders. The water treaty is acknowledged and registered in the UN. So NO SUCH DECISION will be entertained. Singapore is already 65% reliable on its water technology. By the time the treaty ends in 2060...Singapore will be about 85% reliable on its own water technologies. Remember, Singapore buys raw water from Malaysia and sells back treated drinkable water to Malaysia. Does Malaysia have water technology?
- Gang up on Singapore? Stop acting like a 3rd rate Mafia who carries a NERF blaster, threatening neighbors. The 2 countries don't even have a REAL Annual Defence Budget. Let's not even talk about Expertise, Hardware, Technology, Global Connectivity & Clean Loyal Politicians.
( I will never forget 9th August 1991.)
- Are you sure, your people will STOP working in Singapore. They want a better life. Earn in Singapore Dollars and spend in Malaysian Ringgit for their retirement. There is always another option to have other foreign workers into Singapore.😊
Just look at the recent Taylor Swift ERAS TOUR. So many immature and irresponsible neighbors whining. ( you didn't achieve it because you didn't put in the effort to be Vigilant, hardworking, smart, sharp and trend savvy. )
I hope PM Anwar will do glorious work for his people. Regardless of race, language and religion, we need to collaborate with as many countries possible. Then only will the economy be viable.
Stop accusing other countries of having stronger currencies. Stop whining.
@stewart4539 I meant Singaporean should be more humble as we might think that other countries are cheaper but it may not for their locals who make a living there.
It's not that the SGD is stronger. It's that the earning power of Singaporeans are much higher than most other countries in Asean and maybe Asia.
Exectly.. they are clueless.. if Malaysia is so cheap.. why they need to come to Singapore to Work..
In my opinion Singapore can be really affordable (Hawkers, MRT etc.)
I reckon THAT COUPLE is definitely from Malaysia.LMAO
So?
@@RUHappyATMso balik bodohland la
Singapore favorite ingrate talent 😂
Yes ;)
It’s ok la .. Malusia got nothing better to boost about except lots of dark sauce and MSG with little skill “cuisine” so call & dirt cheap price tag ..
Higher standards of living come with a price tag. My friend who is French went to Swiss to work. he said everything over there is super expensive but the standards are high. One such example, you don't have to worry about construction workers doing shoddy work. About Singapore, Singapore has quite several top 1 to 5 positions in several standards - Our airport for example. Our GDP is also one of the highest in the world. Even WSJ reported that our military deployment is one of the densest in the world to deter and protect our tiny island. All the decisions and standards come with calculation, sharp judgment, and a non-negotiable anti-corruption system. Try to live in Africa or third-world countries and you get to appreciate Singapore more.
Agree!
World Happiness Report 2024 : 🇸🇬30 ( Asia happiest ) 🇲🇾 59
30iest place?
Most of those guys you interviewed are not Singaporean, the only thing they like is earning Singapore dollars.
Why are you so defensive. Whether they are Singaporeans or not, they have their own opinions. Also, for a foreigner to leave their hometown and family to come a country which they do not know, it's not easy for them too. Don't behave like China which most of them cannot take criticism.
Every countries have their own flaws. You may like Singapore, some may not like it. Doesn't mean they gave their dislike equals to "Singapore is bad". We just have to keep improving.
The world is big. Don't cope yourself in your own world and keep mumbling earning Sing dollars 1:3.5 :)
P.S: One good thing about our country is safety.
@@walkert612 this has nothing to do with defensive, how can non Singaporean represent Singapore to speak about Singapore situation ? Is they like Singapore dollar is fake, who’s don’t like Singapore dollar including Singaporean?
They are Singaporean.. Unlike you.
@@xcre8ionx how you know?
They are Singaporean..
When I retire 10 years later, will go back to live in Malaysia. Bought a home at some Chinese kampung. IMO Singapore is a great place to retire. But I prefer Malaysia's kampung atmosphere.
Thank you for sharing☺️
The person said Malaysia is better but Singapore is the best.
Agreeee
OMG JIAYU UR FAMOUS
Aww are you her friend?🤗
@@Swizzyinsg yup
Malaysians want Malaysia's economy to remain weak so that they can convert more RM from SGD. Malaysians will be delighted when 1 SGD = 5 RM.
Interesting thought..
nonsense comment
@@SwizzyinsgTrue! Those malaysians who work in Singapore are delighted when SGD becomes more stronger.
My only complain are high COE and stressful. Going forward, many may not be able to find a job beyond 50!
@@steventay5834 yeah I can imagine!
If Malaysia is as great as what these people make it out to be, then why do hundreds of thousands of Malaysians head south to work?
More work here…
And work brings dignity. Singapore has good governance, but Malaysia has more space and raw material.
@@SwizzyinsgOne million plus foreigners/workers/PR come from Malaysia.They are the largest nationality about 44% in Singapore so you will meet every malaysian in every corner of Singapore in every service sector and intrustry.They speak English or manglish/singlish just like singaporean.We can only differenciate their malaysia accents Once they speak chinese/malay or tamil.European can't tell apart between singaporean or malaysian. Now even koreans or other foreigners speak fluent singaporean accent and good singlish.If they don't tell you, you would never know.
@@kamariahabdrahim6963U are 1000% correct. Only those who grew up in singapore can tell the different landscape singapore has now. I have the SAME observation & experience as u, too many times i met ppl that i assumed they are singaporeans too but turned out that most of them are malaysians😂🤣 I have also met some that can speak really gd singaporean accent turned out to be from China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea & even myanmar too😂😂
If this creator had bothered to ask their background as part of the interview then it would have been more convincing to us. The reason why she didnt do that is because she likely have assumed they are singaporeans just because they "look asian" & sound like singaporean😂🤭
No Swiss cheese in Malaysia. 😂😂😂😂😂
Nop😄
Hi Swissgirl, which do you think is actually better... Malaysia or Singapore?
Ask yourself. Can you sleep in the streets without worry about thief and pickpocket. Drug addict. 😂😂😂😂😂😂.
@@Joeyxyx SG🇸🇬
Everything comes with a price.
You will/have to pay for what you want/get
😂😂😂
Yes;)
I HAVE BEEN AROUND CARIBBEAN, NEW YORK , NEW JERSEY, PHILADELPHIA,TEXAS, CALIFORNIA,CANADA THAILAND, TAIWAN, MALAYSIA . I STILL PREFER SINGAPORE BEST. 👍👍🇸🇬
agreee!
Singapore is best country in the world. Ronny loves it so much he calls it Karenland. All the Karens in the world can learn from the Karenlanders. They are the best. In lecturing.
@@taipangwong356 🇸🇬🇸🇬
I personally know of Singaporean youngsters who have left SIN for good.
Of course they have already done their National Services.
The main problem is the lack of land.
"Lack of land". Most unrealistic reason for leaving a country. Africa has a lot of land. Try living there.
@@jer2911.L
LOL.
There are lotsa countries that have plenty of land where professionals can emigrate to! Here, I'm assuming there are a lot of professionals in SIN.
Grow up please, answer intellingently.
What do you mean by lack of land?
@@RUHappyATM You posted that you personally know of Singaporean YOUNGSTERS who have left SG for good. You never mention professionals. It's you who should grow up if you cannot even compose a proper post. Don't show your ignorance, think before you post.
@@jer2911.L
Anyone younger than me is a youngster...git it?
I do hope they are also professionals.
LMAO.
I think Malaysian food is better and cheaper. That's we like to go JB. Life in Singapore can be very stressful for students and working adults. Hope we can be kinder towards one another
Ya try earning in RM you will rethink 🤣
Cheaper yes, better… no😂
I disagree, i think Malaysia food is ok, more heavily seasoned than ours. 3 days there and i missed Our food
@@SwizzyinsgThey are struggling in Malaysia with a Malaysia salary and high cost there that they choose to work in Singapore.Things there are expensive if compare Dollar to Dollar No conversion please.The price of Mcdonald there and here and their Briyani rice and etc.Stronger SGD buffer the inflation in Singapore.Malaysia Ringgit is getting weaker and that led malaysians scurrying for job in Singapore.
Those questions are pretty simple, but it's hard to give answers without seeming shady.
Why?
Eh? Don’t be divisive lah. I’m a Singaporean that have relatives in M’sia. We all have our commonalities. And differences too. Just like any nation that has neighbouring nations. This can’t be real. Grow up. 😊
@@hannah5245 ty for sharing🤍
For sure for the Malay Bumiputra, the rest are 2nd class citizen.
@@Jojo-oi3iz love SG
When it comes to shopping Malaysia has almost everything westmall has almost nothing much 😂
What a brillant comparison. A mall against a country.
Thank you for sharing😊
Malaysia better but very hot
They’ve all been brainwashed by a benevolent dictator, Lee Kuan Yew! 😂 Honestly I don’t like the law there, too strict and stressful!
I like the strict rules as it makes SG so safe!
@@Swizzyinsg I prefer relaxing rules like in Australia. No evidence to suggest that strict law reduces crime rates. Education, rehabilitation and support reduces crime rates like your home country, Switzerland, Scandinavian countries and etc!
@@Swizzyinsg you are still learning dear. I’ve met beautiful women who look familiar like you! 😉 I think that’s why they’re attracted to me because I have my own opinion! 😂
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Ohhoho!! 😂
Can someone translate?😄
@@Swizzyinsgthe person said food in Singapore is worse than Malaysia
Yes agreed so get lost
@@rick8042 its a fact. If you cant accept the truth just admit it.
Malaysia food is dirt cheap that’s why it is “good” . I’m a frequent traveler to Malaysia, yes it’s “good” but I still prefer Singapore food yes , it’s expensive in a way but the quality and texture are way better and more choices compared with Malaysia food are literally dark sauce and lots of MSG or chili .
Thank you for sharing!
@@Swizzyinsg Malaysia has the highest obesity in Southeast Asia country. SG government encourages cooks here to cook with less salt/sugar/coconut milk and msg. Do you know sugar content in soft drink in Singapore is lesser here? And also hot drink here is less sweeter than in Malaysia.All for healthy purposes.
my goodness, China is not our mother tongue. Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese and Hainanese are our mother tongues
Maybe it is hers..
Do people in SIN still converse in Hokkien?
I thought everyone speaks Mandarin nowadays.
In M'sia it seems that almost every Chinese youngster speaks Mandarin now.
@@RUHappyATM
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Of course, there are still many people in Singapore who speak Hokkien, Cantonese, and Teochew. Otherwise, the Singapore government would not need to use these languages to remind Singaporeans to get vaccinated.
@@RUHappyATM if your ancestors were from Beijing then your mother tongue is mandarin.
@@neggsilver
RU sure it's as simple as that?
Chinese in M'sia and SIN have different dialects, yet within a particular town/city, most will communicate with a main dialect.
IIRC SIN mainly use Hokkien.
KL Cantonese.
Penang Hokkien.
Not sure about Ipoh or JB.
I would think JB uses Hokkien since it's next door to SIN.
A friend once told me about his experience during his childhood.
He normally speak Hokkien, even though he's not Hokkien. He once saw 2 elderly women converse, one in Hakka, the other in Teochew, and the world goes merrily around.