Cost of living in Singapore (vs San Francisco) | expat money diaries
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2021
- NOTE: this was recorded before we could dine out in groups of 2 in Singapore.
I break down what the costs of living in Singapore are for me as a tech millennial in her late 20s. My cost of living has been adjusting since coming from San Francisco, one of the most expensive cities to live in.
Note: this is not how everyone in Singapore spends money, but this is what suits me at the moment.
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As someone who's moving to Singapore from San Francisco this is SUPER helpful - thank you!
Awesome, you'll have such a good time. Let me know if you have any questions :) be prepared to completely change your wardrobe btw hahaha!
Liked your vlog. In terms of eating, have you tried hawker's centers. They have great inexpensive meals.
Best video on everyday experience of living in Singapore!
Thanks! Let me know if you have any topics you'd like to see
This was really informative, thanks!
Wow! I appreciate this!
that was a nice introduction and good comparison between to living countries keep it up and we are happy to views your comments and likes about living in SG
Thanks Ahmed! 🙏
Thanks very interesting, I have a daughter in law who now lives in the uk but comes from Singapore; I have visited once and stayed with my daughter in laws parents; so we got a idea of what it is like to live in Singapore.
Lovely! Cost of living definitely varies. Glad you got to visit Singapore for a bit :)
Thank you for the video. Could you please recommend the cleaner provider?
Hiya! She said she doesn’t do it anymore but we found her on the Carousell app
Awesome!!
I love your channel!!
Hi Fang Girl, thank you for yet another very informative video. I have a few questions: (1) is the vaccination required to live in Singapore ? (2) what is a reasonable salary to live comfortably for a single person ? (3) Is difficult to get a working visa ?
I cook dinner for average 6 to 8 person Monday to Friday approximately $600 per month
hey Emily, very useful video, thank you. I'm just wondering what rent prices are like for a couple sharing a one-bed condo?
Hi there! It’ll depend on what neighborhood but you can assume it’ll be around 2000-4000 SGD depending where you live. Check out 99.co to match your needs to price
Hello Im doğan turkey
You have your own monthly cleaner! Now that's a service that we need in the Bay Area
Right?! I feel like it's such a luxury to have though - it still feels weird to me hahaa
can wait to visit singapore with my gf this year. :)
You both will have a great time!
Thank you.
My budget is $1300-$1500 for everything.I order groceries online and I use home delivery .
I love Singapore for being clean, safe and beautiful. USA Illinois 2 bedrooms, pools, exercise room, and man made lake.
Nice! So good
1500 a month ..what is your job
Thanks for sharing Emily! Where do you get 40 bucks for the cleaning service tho? It’s such good deal!
We found her on Carousell actually! My housemate was the one who found the service
@@TheFangGirl Hello Im doğan turkey
Hi Fang Girl, very informative video, thank you :). Where did you find that nice condo? I'm currently researching, and I'm primarily looking at FB groups and propertyguru.
Did you try 99.co and coliving spots? Similar to hamlet or cove living
Nice video
Wow, 40 Bucks for cleaning lady is a steal. We paid 80 for someone to clean our house here in Toronto. I agree, you get more and save more living in Singapore than overpriced Bay Area.
Definitely, it's been very eye opening haha
Another great video! QQ. How about health insurance? How is the health system in Singapore? Can’t wait for the country to open up so I can move to SG.
I have an upcoming dental appointment soon, so I'll let you know! That's a good video idea
Hi, do you need to pay to use the gym in the condo?
nope, it's all included!
You can join the National Library as a member for free. Borrow lots of books without membership fees.
I’ve considered it! I’ve had trouble finding the books I want though - I generally like psychology books
@@TheFangGirl Different NLB have different selections. Psychology books aplenty.
NLB membership allows you to borrow e-books via the Overdrive app, if you are ok with reading off your phone/tablet
Great video! May u share the contact no of the cleaner? I need it! $40 is really a great price!
could you sum up the cost for food per month? I like your style of food. some people say 2 singapore dollar a meal in average, but I do not think I can keep my cost consistently in that level.
Good video idea! Maybe the general cost of food in singapore? I can do one where I walk around to different places and eat
Really!
Excellent...
Is tipping frowned upon in Singapore? I noticed you said you tipped the cleaner.
It’s not customary to tip, but our cleaner does a good job and she juggles various jobs. Her rate is lower than market too and don’t want to find another person, so we just leave it as that :)
@@TheFangGirl oh I thought they get offended by it. I prefer to tip but don't want to make anyone mad.
@@JoeCnNd I'm Singaporean. Don't worry. We are more than delighted to get tips. 😂 Probably becos we do not have a tipping culture here.
No Singaporean will complain if you tip them.
sg is ranked most expensive city in world every year, unless you dont mind live like 80% singaporeans who also live in public housing HDB (crowded), take bus and mrt (cramped, squeezed), eat at hawker centres (noisy crowded hot sweaty) ... gov official stats for minimum cost of living is before covid sgd1473, now after covid all things and prices jump up sharply,
can share with us how you get side projects to do? or investment tips?
Hm, I'll do a future video on it!
In which Area of the country is your condo ?
I moved but it was sturdee residences
SG is actually a lot cheaper than SF. It's housing, cars, and medical bills that are the real killers here. Especially cars w/ COE.
So true - I can't imagine myself buying a car and driving in Singapore. So expensive!
@@TheFangGirl Fortunately the public transport is quite good. Not as good as Japan or Taiwan but still super good compared with SF.
Why do you refer to me in the plural?
I like your condo, which area of sg is this?
It’s considered between lavender and farrer park!
@@TheFangGirl thank you!!
Hello Im doğan turkey
US is WAAAAAY expensive and hard to do business cuz everyone is cheap. I'm in SF and it's starting to feel like living in China. USA is very unstable economically
Yes, Alcohol is expensive, I know
Because Singapore Government discouraged drinking 😁
sin tax haha
why u move to sg?
Initially for traveling!
Hi Emily, it sounds like a perfect place for me. I grew up in HK. I am used to the humidity, heat, and crowds. I love people and busy social lifestyle. If there are more single attractive young women in Singapore like yourself. I will definitely consider moving there. Meanwhile, save a place in your heart for me.
Eh work on yourself first (be the best version of yourself)
@@TheFangGirl Even the best version of myself if not good enough without a co-pilot.
Hey friends, note: this was recorded before we could dine out in groups of 2 in Singapore.
Let me know if you have questions about cost of living or any ideas for new videos you'd like to see ☺️
You are single...cost...
Hi, that's a really big budget ..i am just a simple person ,,,you must be a millionaire.....wow ......i pay for my thai daughter to do schooling in singapore an housing ....cleaning ?..r u lazy ...Deep cleaning ..wow..... good info though ..nobody posts much in singaaaa
You are not "Expat" you are an IMMIGRANT go ahead say it without feeling shame 😆
Immigrant is someone who moves to another country to live permanently. I'm not here permanently. Also, there is no shame attached to the term immigrant. My parents are immigrants to the US, so not sure what you're going on about. 🙃