Top 10 Reasons Why Living In Singapore Is Absolutely Amazing!
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- We have been living in Singapore for 4 years now! There is so much about this city, about this country that we love. Here are our top 10 things we love most about Singapore.
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Kia ora (hello)
We are Matt and Ash or more commonly known as A Couple Of Kiwis. Thankyou so much for watching this video. We really appreciate you taking the time to support our channel. Feel free to subscribe if you want to see more of our travels and experiences in Singapore and abroad.
We are New Zealanders (kiwis) living in Singapore and traveling around the world.
This channel is all about us experiencing the unique way of life, living in Singapore. From the delicious food, parks and rainforests, the awesome neighbourhoods like Chinatown and Arab Street and anything else we can find.
We are also fortunate enough to be able to travel regularly around Asia and the world.
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Hi, this is truly the best video I have seen so far about Singapore. It really reflects the truth about living in Singapore rather than others lamenting the high costs of living (by not comparing the world economic situation) n a boring place to live in. You can be considered local citizens now! Thanks for your compliment of Singapore n continue to enjoy your stay here!
Aw thanks! That is a really kind comment ❤️
Visited Singapore last month for the first time and absolutely loved it. I live in Japan and we have brutal winters here. Summers in Osaka are worse than singapore too! I can see myself retiring to Singapore!
We visited Japan in March. Loved it! Can't wait to go back 😍
I like to add in one more…. Although Singapore is small , it is very close to many countries; Less than one hour journey to Malaysia , Thailand and Indonesia. Four hours to HK and China. And our currency is very strong and our income is very high and employment rate is very high . When we are bore, we can travel to other countries for a short trip. We are very proud to call Singapore our home.
The travel opportunities are amazing. We do a lot of travel from here
As a local, I cannot disagree with proposal made. I have worked with many expats in the past and they practically adore the practicality to use Singapore as a spring board to make short tours to all our neighbouring countries whenever they have the opportunities. Of course, typically, you have to take all the precautions to look after your own affairs when you are abroad. That 's expected from anyone. Enjoy!
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Blessings to have both of you in Singapore.
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Actually, most locals like it when the weather cools to 24C or lower occasionally. We’re actually not really used to it being too hot because many places are airconditioned. Enjoy your time here!
Air con is a life saver here 🤣
Happy Singapore Anniversary.
Thanks! 🎉😊
Yes. As locaI i appreciate spore. No earthquake,flood n femine etc
Happy 4th year anniversary living in our Singapore and being in part of us. Cheers !!!
Thanks for watching 😊
Yes, even as a Singaporean who’s travelled widely, I truly appreciate the sense of safety in my country at any time of day or night, especially for women.
You get a better sense for how safe SG is when you travel right.
great to know that Safety is ur No.1. 🎉 Not many ppl appreciate this intangible thing when they visit or live here and usually complain about less important things like “too many cctv, no freedom, no this no that”. I have traveled close to 50 countries and 150 cities (live and worked in 2), and has not found one that i could feel safe walking the street at 2am in the morning.
You only have to worry about people watching you if you are doing something wrong. Be a good citizen and you are fine. Simple right.
We have done plenty of travel too and always relax when the wheels touch down at Changi airport.
As a Singaporean living in NZ for 8 months now, I cannot agree more about how lovely the little red dot is. I feel so spoilt by Singapore. On the other hand, I love NZ - the nature and scenery is perfect and loving the tempo here! Both are awesome countries on their own!
We have the best of both worlds!
I am gonna melt when I am back in SG next year 😂@@ACoupleOfKiwis
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New Zealand is much bigger country so it has more jungles than Singapore but Singapore has 4 races unlike NZ but overall both countries are friendly towards each other* 🫱🫲
*but New Zealand is better in my opinion* 🇬🇧
I think you did more things here in four years than I ever did in my whole life😮
🤣 often the way when you move to a new place. You move to explore and experience something new 😊
Hope to see many more years of anniversaries of you both in Singapore! Continue to enjoy and explore more about the local interesting places, cultures and food...hehe
Thanks 😊
HAPPY 4TH ANNIVERSARY!!!
For this, nice to see that Ash put on some light makeup to set the celebration mood. 😁
Cheers Adam 🎉😊
Happy anniversary guys! And glad you showed one of our wild saltwater crocodiles at Sungei Buloh, something you won’t get in Wellington or Perth or New York..😆
Thanks!
I would say in Perth you would get evwn bigger than this haha. Aussie is full of them!
Wow, kiwi likes Mala!
You bet! 🤣
Thank you for loving our country and we love people who love us. Be a good person in Singapore and you will be alright! 😂
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So happy to know u enjoy living here.. Hope u're going to stay for long long time 😊
We do plan on staying for a while 😊
Happy to hear how much you’re enjoying living here ☺️
Correction: We (Singaporeans) actually enjoy the rare 24°C weather. In fact, the cooler the better! You may see us putting on our jackets but we love it! 😁
Thanks for sharing. It was fun to watch 😍
Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you for loving Singapore! ❤
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Kiwis are the nicest people in the world! Always welcome to SG!
Thanks! 😊
Happy anniversary and welcome back….good list.
Thanks Tim 😊
Great video 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching 😊
wonderful video!
Thanks 🎉😊
So glad your video just popped up in my recommended! We've always been curious about living in Singapore! Looks like an awesome place :)
It really is. We love it here. The other thing we didn't mention is the travel opportunities here. So many places less than a 4hr flight away!
Fabulous photography! Thank you…and what a happy couple you are! Subbed.
The food…ah the food! It has evolved into a special culture and is totally very unique! I love seeing people congregating, eating and just celebrating life and friendships!
Aw such a kind comment 😊
Thanks for watching 👍
This is a great video...makes me really proud and appreciate being born in Singapore. You got a new subscriber! ❤
Thanks 😊👍
Well done, guys!!@ 5 stars!
Thanks! 😊
Welcome to sg and we are happy to have you around our New Zealand friends🎉🎉🎉
Thanks 😊
THANK YOU !!
Thanks for watching 😊
A massive step up from the old Seddon Road days aye matt! - good on you two!
Benny boy!!! How are ya bro?!
Aaawwwwwkkkkk!!🤣
Im good man!. Got a sweet job, been living back in Northland now for 6 years and lovin it aye! Obviously singapore is pretty sweet for you two!
@@benvenables6583 the mighty North! Yes boy!
Thank you for your sharing
Thanks for watching 😊
thank you for the video.. love that you are fully immersed into the culture and hawkers :) btw, MRT stands for mass rapid transit :)
Yeh messed that one up 😅
@@ACoupleOfKiwis go check out the art science museum if u hvnt. Pretty cool exhibit with teamslab.
Suppose you hv explored labrador park and Coney Island already :)
We welcome you to stay here as long as you like and enjoying staying in our wonderful garden city.
Thanks 😊
Enjoyed your video. Glad that you go for hawker food because so many ex pats spend all their time only in restaurants or cafes. And liking Mala is an achievement. Only thing is we all actually LOVE it when the temperature drops so we get a chance to put on our cardigans and scarves. Singaporeans travel quite a lot even if just regionally and many of us have at least a few thicker apparels for cooler climates. 😊 Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching 👍😊
It's been 4 years. I believe you have been here perpetually. Great you find very comfortable living here in this tiny Red Dot Singapore 🇸🇬.
Thanks for your support 😊
Good to see u all enjoying yourselves and adapting well to SG. There’s also other outdoor activities such as canoeing through the mangroves swamp at Seletar River. Wonder have u learn to understand and speak Singlish, & the lingo for ordering local Kopi at hawker centres and coffee shops.
We need to do the kayak experience.
We are terrible with our Singlish. We only know a few terms. Definitely not enough to come off as locals at the local kopi or hawker 🤣
You’re baaaack! Yay! Keep that Singapore content coming!. I’d love a Sentosa update. They had better be making something extraordinary since they got the rid of the Merlion and crane show! 🥲
We have heard some awesome things are happening down there so the plan is to go and check it out 😊
I didn't know that the crane was gone. Watched it twice. Must have cost a lot of money to build it but it was not that good
Excellent You Deserve Award Heaven on Earth
Thanks 😊
Kiora!! Hope you continue to have a wonderful stay in SG! 👍
It’s the humidity that drives us crazy. 😵💫
Yes! 90% almost everyday! Its a killer 🤣
Great video! . Good to see you rep the green but have some respect get one with the great mans number 33 ;) . Miss the heat so much !
🤣 the heat is ok sometimes!
Thank you for posting this lovely video about Singapore. My siblings and I were supposed to go to Singapore for a 10-day vacation, but we had to change our minds and go to Malaysia instead.
Unfortunately, the Aussie dollar was very weak against the Singapore dollar at the time and financially it will make better sense if we visited Malaysia as our dollar stretched further.
But we did have a wonderful time in Malaysia.
I hope to go back to Singapore Feb next year for the Chinese New Year and it is true, that Singapore is extremely clean and safe. The food and the mixed culture make it an interesting and exciting place to visit. May you both continue to explore and enjoy Singapore.
We have our fingers crossed you can get here in Feb 😊🤞
Tnk u guys for yr lovely comments abt living in Spore. Hope u both will be celebrating many more anniversaries in our Little Red Dot. Cheers!
Thanks for your support 😊
Apartment update would be great 😊
You can see it all with your own eyes if you stay with us 😊
I highly recommend a cycle to Chang Bay Point from Changi Village. It's beautiful.
Funny you mention it. I (matt) have done this a few times. I also like catching the ferry to Pulau Ubin and riding there too
How are you guys getting more and more adorable?!
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Been here for 31/2 months, still can’t get used to this weather!
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I don't know if you ever do.....!
@@ACoupleOfKiwis I was actually borned here, but was away for a long time
Even as locals , the weather here can be unbearable some days. Thanks to connecting shelters and underground link ways, we get some nice shades and air con to cool us down.
@@felinelim3425to me it’s only comfortable when the sky opens up and pour, like yesterday for like 15”.
Are you planning on making new videos? I noticed that it’s been 7 months since your last one, Love your videos!
Hey there!
We are! We have a few coming out over the next couple of months.
Thanks for your support ❤️
Great top ten list! I agree but food would be my number one😂
Are you able to do more food related videos? I'm also interested in how the Kopis are made as I always have difficulty in knowing which one is which. Different places make them differently ✨️
Yes we can do more food content!
Kopis get us too 🤣
I am still unsure what my order is 😅
@@ACoupleOfKiwis Ha..ha..me too!🤣
i dont know if you have been to Pasir Ris Park..but its a quaint beautiful gem!!!!
We have 😊
We enjoy riding our bikes there
Great video. An apartment video would be great please. You mentioned no seasons in Singapore, do you miss the seasons?
Hard to say we miss the seasons....winter in NZ sucked!
But it did break up the year a bit and give you different things to look forward to
Great job !! Thumbs up to you
Thanks for watching 😊
Think i saw u guys near woodleigh area .....
I was expecting to see ‘Gateway to SEA or Asia’ from expats. 😂Singapore is an aviation hub. Being in the centre does also make it easy to hop over to Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines etc for cheap. It’s so affordable to do a weekend trip over to any of the above countries.
Totally true and is actually probably our number 1! But we wanted the video to focus more on SG itself and not the opportunities elsewhere.
It was fun watching your video. Thank you for the lovely comments. Let’s have a beer someday!
Thanks for watching 😊
👋👋👍👍Welcome to S"pore.
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good news guys mandai bird paradise officially open now
Have not heard of you guys for a while. Time to have a makan catchup :)
Will never say no to food 🤣
@@ACoupleOfKiwis haha good. We should arrange a makan session after I am back from Glasgow:)
More than 350 parks in sg❤❤❤
👏 so many!
Surprise to hear that you love the heat! Even we locals gripe about the humidity every now and then. By the way, MRT is Mass Rapid Transit and not Mass Rail Transport. The trains run every 2 minutes during peak hours and 4 minutes during off-peak hours.😊
Mass Rapid! Oh dear. 😅
Coming from a cold climate like NZ. The heat means everyday you can do something outdoors without having to check the weather forecast 🤣
Not all locals. I, for one, hated snow, winter and extreme summer. Most of us pick the "right" weather to go for holidays. Wait till you live there. I keep hearing people saying Tokyo weather is nice, like the mushi atsui summer never exist.
You guys are on Asiaone! 👍🏻 #viralvid
😍 no way!
We just found it! Crazy! Thanks for letting us know 😊
Can you do a neighbourhood tour? Show your favourite local cafes, what’s your local mrt and hawker centre etc ? And a review of your neighbourhood
Can. Our neighbourhood used to be very boring but it has got a lot better over the last year :)
@@ACoupleOfKiwislol, can see that u guys are already immersed in our culture by your reply “can”… the Singapore way! 😂
30 degrees in Singapore is considered luxury because most of days, the dry and humid weather felt like 38 degrees Celcius. This is one of main reasons for shopping mall with full blast aircon always crowded.
Yeh the humidity really does make it worse
Wow... Great video... Hope I can be as successful as yours...
I am sure you will be 😊
Ooh the Kiwis😊😊, I thought you left Singapore
Nope 😊
Can't get rid of us that easy hahaha
@@ACoupleOfKiwis sent with thought of love and happiness. 🥰
*for your information malays are the descendants of Singapore even though majority is chinese the malays are the first steppers in Singapore and abt safety is not super safe rather low crime means not so big crime but overall love the city* ♥️🇸🇬
We visited Singapore last month and wanted to meet you but ran out of time!
Do reach out next time 😊
Will do!😊
MRT - Mass Rapid Transit.
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Clean is subjective. Before troubles with terrorists, we used to have even more squeaky clean streets and outdoors. I'm a senior Sporean. I ought to know. There are less trash bins around. You'd know why.
Im curious if you miss just driving out to nature in NZ and camp over a weekend.
Oh for sure we do. Nothing beats the nature and outdoors of NZ. We miss home a lot for that reason.
But often SG gets a bad name for having no outdoor experiences, which is wrong.
do a meet-up with fans like me
Do we have enough fans 😅
We could do a hawker meet up...
Paid by Singapore Tourism Board no doubt.
🤣🤣🤣 very close to the amount Taylor Swift was paid to perform here
Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)
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If don't mind me asking, how much rent do you both pay now for your condo.
We have a 2 bedroom for around 3-4k
Having done my teaching degree with you Matt, how easy was it for you to get work in Singapore? What are the pay comparisons? What are schools like for expat kids? What does a school day look like? Have you found it easy to get to know people in Singapore? Can you buy a house? What are the price comparison's compared to NZ? Or buy a condo? Would love to know (if you haven't already done it) comparisons between NZ and Singapore.
oh another one.... would be great to know the comparisons to NZ in regards to laws.
We may have make a day in the life video for this...😊
NYC, London and Toronto have way more diversity in food than Singapore. You can't get good Caribbean, Latin American, Mexican, African, Soul Food, Texas BBQ, Pizza etc in Singapore whereas in NYC, London and Toronto you can get literally everything from every continent in the world simply because of the cultural diversity of these 3 cities. My favorite food in the world is Trini cuisine like Roti, Doubles, Aloo Pie etc and you can't get that anywhere in Singapore. The food quality in Singapore is good, but definitely heavily leaning towards Asian food.
I think thats normal though. I have never been to NYC but it won't have the authentic Asian food experiences that you get here just because it is so far away.
The cuisine you mentioned is mostly in the America's which you will naturally find more of in that part of the world.
@@ACoupleOfKiwis Well you can get Trini food in London, which is far from Trinidad. Plus sone of the best Asian food in NYC and California is on par or better than Asian food even in Asia. Don't forget that there are 30 million Asians in the USA, many of whom are good cooks and they all demand good Asian food. The US can import the ingredients from Asia no problem. Some of the best omakase sushi restaurants in NYC get fresh shipments of fish from Japan everyday. Whereas in Singapore, it's just not diverse enough to have everything cities like NYC, LA and London have. Yes there is Western and Asian food there but a lot is missing - Portuguese, Jamaican, Brazilian BBQ, American fast food brands etc. I am Asian American born and raised in NYC but have worked all over Asia from Singapore to Hong Kong and I definitely missed a lot of food from back home, including good Asian food. SriPraPhai in NYC for example is still better than any Thai food I've had in Thailand despite going to Thailand a lot when I lived in Asia.
Am curious... do you have a public health system there? Do you pay for hospitals?
There is a public health system. Hard to comment on how good it is as we don't use it. I have heard it is good though...
Singapore has One of the best and most advanced healthcare system in asia. It's posing itself to be a preferred destination for medical needs in the Asia-Pacific region (rich people from Asia do not need to go to US for advanced treatments).
Foreigner residents can participate in SG's universal healthcare, which is not free, but relatively inexpensive compared to private insurance (for inpatient hospitalization & surgeries). Non-Singaporeans/PRs do have to pay quite a bit more than "locals" because they do not get govt subsidies. And since Singapore is so small, the ambulance's trip to major hospitals do not take long 😂
Police state yes?
Contrary to belief, you are allow to bring gums into Singapore for your own consumption. Just to ensure no littering when you're done with it.
Is it considered illegal to chew in public though?
@@ACoupleOfKiwis Not really. Keep the wrappers with you know to dispose the gum.
Thanks for the video! Just a feedback: many of us watch video on a 1,5-2,0x speed, in this way, it is really annoying to listening with the type of background music you choose, I advise to consider other type
Thanks for the suggestion 😊
What you do not tell whoever is reading your vlog that Singapore is a rich man's country. The ordinary person does not order groceries to be delivered. You may have lots of money to live in Singapore compared to New Zealand. Today 2 million people who moved to Singapore are either expatriates or in the upper income group
Agree. But that is our audience. Expats and people thinking of moving to Singapore.
We are incredibly grateful for the opportunities we have had living in SG.
I think it really depends. Since COVID, I know of many locals who have turned to food and grocery delivery sometimes and many companies now have more decent subscription plans. I used to find it very expensive but some days Panda Mart has really helped me and the prices are similar to FairPrice. I’m a local by the way.
Also, they did mention food delivery is something they like to do once in a while. And they mentioned them enjoying hawker food and its affordable prices.
Singapore is really getting more expensive but some people still readily and willingly pay for an expensive bubble tea after lunch… I think once in a while an indulgence is fine.