First time in Singapore (Shocked how affordable it can be!)

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  • @adrianyong8422
    @adrianyong8422 11 місяців тому +8

    Hi and welcome. Sadly to say that accommodation is quite expensive in SG, but how often do you get a safe and clean room for USD 80-100 that is only 5KM from the city center with good food and shops literally 10-50m away (there are like 3 coffee shops near your hotel)?
    Hawker Centers & Food courts are usually cheaper options. There are like 2 hawker centers near your hotel (Tekka, Jalan Besah). Hawker Centers and coffee shops are not "cheap food" but in a way they are the best foods.....50 to 100 stalls side by side and they are still there, some for over 30-50 years....if they are not good or too expensive, that stall would have closed down (sad reality).
    Some of my overseas friends came and they actually recommended me (a local) that one of their fav budget things to do was to take double decker buses...they would just get the 3 day (it is a 72 hour pass that starts from the time you start 1st trip) tourist pass (red or blue) for just $29 (or $24 if you choose the white tourist card that need to be returned).a
    What they do is around 7pm, take literally any bus to the bus terminal more centralized as almost all bus terminals have malls, food courts and hawker centers within 3 minute walk ! Some can even have multiple malls, food courts and hawker centers like AMK (Ang Mo Kio) or TPY (Toa Payoh) or Clementi or Bedok.
    Then from the centralized bus terminal, they would head to the East (Bedok, Airport) or North East (Punggol, Seng Kang) or West (Jurong, Boon Lay) end of the Island depending where they are, then from that bus terminal, they find the bus to go to the other side.
    Points to note is that the last "cross town" bus form bus terminals is usually around 2300-2330 and last train from each end is also around 2300.

  • @RobinOm27
    @RobinOm27 11 місяців тому +2

    it makes sense why you traveled in Singapore on a smaller budget for two. Though for those who might travel in Singapore once in a life time, then I'd recommend budgeting approx. $300 SD/day (food-transportation-lodging-entertainment).. that will make for a more memorable experience plus you get to afford going to all the must-visit attractions.. and in 7-9 days you can visit all the best places in Singapore in an unrushed / chill way. The once in a lifetime experience would be well worth it!

  • @IA100KPDT
    @IA100KPDT 11 місяців тому +5

    Stay near old airport hawker center and you wouldn't wanna get out of that area. a few 100 stalls of good hawker food.

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому +2

      Sounds fantastic, thank you! Will check that out for our next visit.

  • @90taetaeya
    @90taetaeya 11 місяців тому +3

    Singapore can definitely be affordable and still having an amazing time! I much preferred my time in Singapore than Malaysia. Malaysia please don’t sue me in court for this!!

    • @lim6204
      @lim6204 10 місяців тому +1

      Welcome to Singapore. Singapura

  • @alvinmah6148
    @alvinmah6148 11 місяців тому +1

    Nature trails / hikes:
    1) Sungei Buloh wetland reserve
    2) Mac Ritchie nature reserve treetop walk

  • @JianDan01
    @JianDan01 11 місяців тому +2

    You missed the light show at MBS during evenings. It’s free of course.
    Sun - Thurs, 8pm and 9pm.
    There’s also hot spring @ Sembawang. Maybe visit Pulau Ubin for more nature and off beaten track.

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Didn't know about these - will add them to list for our next visit :)

    • @lim6204
      @lim6204 10 місяців тому

      ​@@thenordicadamsentosa have free things too. Welcome to sentosa. Singapore

    • @lim6204
      @lim6204 10 місяців тому

      ​@@thenordicadam did you went to sentosa island there's beaches and amazing things.

    • @lim6204
      @lim6204 10 місяців тому

      ​@@thenordicadamsentosa have 2 / 3 areas. For tourists and some areas not too expensive

  • @robinhobblade
    @robinhobblade 11 місяців тому +1

    Should go to Chinatown hawker at 2nd floor, so many food stalls n better quality n cheaper than Maxwell hawker which is a tourists hawker! Around the area there is a Hong Lim hawker which has very good curry puff too

  • @iammisssee7752
    @iammisssee7752 11 місяців тому +1

    Can try to go into Sentosa to explore the small island and look for peacock that roam about. Only 3 dollars entry fee. But remember to pack a bottle of water and top up water whenever u sed any water dispenser there. Also pack some food there too. Food and water are very expensive in sentosa.

    • @ryanlim8013
      @ryanlim8013 11 місяців тому

      Its free now if walk over from Vivocity. Its a nice 10mins walk over the bridge for those with a bit of time to spare ^^

  • @simplyme3306
    @simplyme3306 11 місяців тому +1

    Should try visiting hawker centre in Chinatown called Chinatown food centre. It is the biggest hawker centre in Singapore and is usually busier in the morning and afternoon. There's a wet market at the basement floor. Strangely, a lot of tourist videos I've seen will visit Chinatown but miss this biggest hawker centre and go to Maxwell LOL.

    • @garyclarke9685
      @garyclarke9685 7 місяців тому

      Yes I recently learned about this I'm going to the complex you talked about this Saturday

  • @sudheshkumar732
    @sudheshkumar732 11 місяців тому +3

    You guys should visit the tree top walk, fort canning park. Its free entry.

    • @MysticWolfPup
      @MysticWolfPup 11 місяців тому +2

      Treetop walk means a long hike. I'm from near macritchie there so lemme tell u those monkeys are a headache but if u go on a cooler season like now and bring a couple of snacks (not a ginormous hamper) u'll enjoy it

  • @omegaeh2811
    @omegaeh2811 4 місяці тому

    Haw Par Villa is free and it is near vivo city and sentosa boardwalk

  • @sktanable
    @sktanable 11 місяців тому

    Haw par villa is just a few stations away. It's free. A must visit.

  • @sngjoolian
    @sngjoolian 10 місяців тому +1

    Welcome to Singapore
    Liked and subscribed

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  10 місяців тому

      Thank you! Can't wait to be back :)

  • @user-um8wi5ym4y
    @user-um8wi5ym4y 11 місяців тому +1

    Many of the older public housing in Singapore have bathrooms like your hotel room's such that the whole bathroom gets wet after showering.

  • @ngyi0009
    @ngyi0009 11 місяців тому +2

    You can try the Canopy Walk next time! Or East Coast Park!

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 10 місяців тому

    Take the train and go all the way up to choa chu kang or sungei buloh nature reserve

  • @RobPlumb
    @RobPlumb 11 місяців тому +1

    Free alternative to the MBS Skypark observation deck try... Sky Garden at CapitaSpring, awesome views! Nice walk to try... start Marina Barage, cross over the dam, walk to the National Stadium. Mount Faber to the Southern Ridges is a nice walk also. Or the southern part of the Green Rail corridor, Bukit Timah to Tanjong Pagar.

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому +1

      These are great recommendations! Thank you - I will note them for our next visit :)

    • @hq3727
      @hq3727 11 місяців тому

      ​@@thenordicadamif you like the nature and walks, I would recommend going to the Redhill/ Henderson area, and walk from the Henderson Wave (interesting bridge) uo on Mount Faber, and take a walk all the way to Vivocity (Habourfront), have a meal at the hawker centre at Seah Im Food Centre, and if you're up for it, take the boardwalk (free entry) into Sentosa, where there are also lots of free activities to visit, though there's also a lot of paid activities too.

    • @hq3727
      @hq3727 11 місяців тому

      ​@@thenordicadam another interesting fact to know about Singapore, is that the Singapore government is big on encouraging the public (and SG citizens) to exercise, while also spending more time with our families.
      Thus, to encourage these, they have made all public carparks free on Sundays near all public areas (e.g. government public housing, public parks, etc). And to encourage more physical activities at these places, they also install free drinking station (water coolers as we call them, providing free drinking water) at most, if not all, public areas (e.g. public parks, public libraries, etc) and many major tourist spots. You can even find these water stations in the Changi Airport Jewel, zoos, gardens by the bay, all around Sentosa, including Universal Studios Singapore, etc etc. :)

  • @navinkumarpk86
    @navinkumarpk86 4 місяці тому

    Bukit Timah Hill reserve is awesome. Check that out next time.

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  4 місяці тому

      Thank you - it looks great! We will 🙏

  • @flutingaround
    @flutingaround 11 місяців тому

    Well, the zoos are said to be some of the best in the world. I used a Klook pass to save money on them.

  • @dougm3037
    @dougm3037 11 місяців тому

    Singapore is the perfect place to check out if you are on a cruise. You already have floating accommodation so your biggest expense is already covered. Btw I have seen an overturned bin in Singapore with cigarette butts strewn over the pavement.

  • @EdShiver-d2j
    @EdShiver-d2j 11 місяців тому

    stay at geylang hotel area cheap and convinient..many nice food and easy access to anywhre nxt tyme

  • @nipulu77
    @nipulu77 11 місяців тому +3

    Singapore is known for Housing affordable, food affordable, transport affordable, our gov all capable, world class, bring us to what we are today, We can definitely continue to be No.1 most expensive city. Even if all price is rising every few months, gov is there to help us, giving packages, for us to tide over. Coming Jan, gst will be 9%, most price will rise again, I am happy, cos raise tax is to help the poor

  • @anitastanley8986
    @anitastanley8986 10 місяців тому

    I travel alone. I always feel safe walking anywhere at night.😊😊😊

  • @johnJTTeo
    @johnJTTeo 11 місяців тому

    Daytime avoid sun try walking our two longest underground shopping link up. Funan to milliena or Crawford to Ngee Ann than lucky plaza

  • @bensgoodeats1493
    @bensgoodeats1493 11 місяців тому +1

    In Singapore , MRT train fare $1.50 to $2 for 30 minutes journey , taxi fare about $2 for 1 minute journey , hawker food $4 to $5. Even meal at normal restaurants are say $15 to $20 per person. Are these expensive compared to most Western European countries ?

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому

      I'd say it's pretty comparable. In Copenhagen, where I live, the metro is more expensive - and there are really not any cheap options for eating out, like hawker centres.

    • @bensgoodeats1493
      @bensgoodeats1493 11 місяців тому

      @@thenordicadam cheers

    • @lim6204
      @lim6204 10 місяців тому

      ​@@thenordicadamhow much is a train ride in Denmark?

  • @beakermeepmeep
    @beakermeepmeep 11 місяців тому +1

    Try kaya toast for breakfast instead. It's light comfort food (toast, half-boiled eggs, hot coffee/tea), affordable & easily digestible. Lots of eateries sell it but if you want air-con as well, there's a Ya Kun outlet at Tekka Place (opposite Rochor MRT station, 2 buildings away from Tekka Hawker Centre). Even a Starbucks as well. I believe the Fun Toast outlet at the said MRT basement has shuttered during the pandemic, though.
    If your hotel is nearer to Farrer Park MRT, there's a Toast Box outlet at City Square Mall (a modern mall which also has fast food, food courts, patisseries, bubble tea, Asian restaurants). The building entrance has an underground walkway to the MRT.

  • @sinweiy
    @sinweiy 11 місяців тому +1

    is Orlando Bloom in town ?

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 10 місяців тому

    Do try out sungei buloh nature reserve

  • @ryanlim8013
    @ryanlim8013 11 місяців тому +2

    Welcome to Singapore! You really show many beautiful places that are budget friendly. The best food are found in the cheap hawker centres, so its a great choice to have your meals there! We locals love our hawker centres too.

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому +2

      Thank you, Ryan! Yeah, Hawker centres are fantastic! Wish we had something like this where I live :)

    • @ryanlim8013
      @ryanlim8013 11 місяців тому

      @@thenordicadam haha you guys appeared on a local news sharing media Mothership

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому +1

      @@ryanlim8013 Hahah, I just found it! Thanks Ryan 😅

    • @ryanlim8013
      @ryanlim8013 11 місяців тому

      @@thenordicadam Anytime!

  • @mlljl1902
    @mlljl1902 11 місяців тому +1

    Some of Indian food cook/serve in Singapore, you cannot find in India.

  • @octville
    @octville 11 місяців тому

    That is roti prata with banana. You should try the egg prata

  • @benghongho3549
    @benghongho3549 11 місяців тому

    Travel by MRT to West side to Jurong visit Chinese garden n Japanese garden.

  • @Fenrispro
    @Fenrispro 11 місяців тому

    Haha im Sporean, its nice that u praise my ctry.

  • @goflykitess
    @goflykitess 11 місяців тому

    enjoyed the video! thanks for sharing your honest perspective of our beautiful country ❤ hope u enjoy ur next visit too with the recommendations from the other comments

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому

      Thank you! We really enjoyed it - and can't wait to be back and try out some of the great recommendations :)

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 10 місяців тому

    Welcome to Singapore. Ask me anything about Singapore and I will try to explain to you. Have a happy trip ahead.

  • @kops888
    @kops888 11 місяців тому +2

    No....actually you don need to pay the Christmas Rhapsody....just enjoy the outdoor giant super trees for the free light show.

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому

      Yeah, we learned after that we didn’t have to actually enter to be able to see the light show - there are some vantage points where it’s free 🙏

    • @japrpg
      @japrpg 11 місяців тому

      Yeah you happen to chance on yearly December Christmas event where the tree area is closed off for a fee.

  • @leowtaimeng811
    @leowtaimeng811 11 місяців тому +4

    $70 is good for this room n is clean

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому

      It seemed like a pretty good deal!

  • @MysticWolfPup
    @MysticWolfPup 11 місяців тому +1

    Haha... this vid blew up as an article and itz very silly how foreigners always try to conserve their expenses when coming here. Hawkers are always cheaper, that price below 100 is never enough. Trust, if you can get 1st class train tickets in India with that price, you might as well just lodge with someone.

  • @garyclarke9685
    @garyclarke9685 7 місяців тому

    Singapore from my experience is not that expensive. Also there is 3 star accommodation for just 100 a night & thats in the heart of Singapore. Im going there in 2 days time fortunately for me i dont need to travel on a budget so i say bring it on

  • @danishraiyan3133
    @danishraiyan3133 11 місяців тому

    Go and explore the estates/towns of singapore on where we live

    • @cnachopchopnewsagency
      @cnachopchopnewsagency 11 місяців тому

      Dont be dumb. You think estates where people live is like zoo is it? Estates and housing are should not be recommended for tourist "attraction".

  • @NewmaticKe
    @NewmaticKe 11 місяців тому

    Didnt know there are $70 hotel rooms in SG

  • @dianamazlan2285
    @dianamazlan2285 11 місяців тому +1

    Sentosa Island.

  • @kungfufighter999
    @kungfufighter999 8 місяців тому

    You don't have to spend a bomb to visit Singapore, provided you do your research thoroughly. Those hawker centres that you have visited are government rent controlled and the food price is indeed much cheaper. For road transportation, use the MRT trains and road buses, but you need to buy a transportation card.

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing! We just used our credit cards in the MRT - very convenient for a tourist. Is a transportation card cheaper?

    • @kungfufighter999
      @kungfufighter999 8 місяців тому

      @@thenordicadam Of cuz it is cheaper, credit/debit cards usually have a 10% surcharge if I am not wrong. Transportation cards are available usually at MRT station ticketing centre.

  • @rocketsteel
    @rocketsteel 11 місяців тому +1

    Those faux leather beds are quickie beds.😅

  • @2applegreen
    @2applegreen 11 місяців тому

    May i ask, which hotel in little india - at $70 per night for this room for 2, looks clean - which is very reasonable in Singapore context

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому +2

      The hotel is called Sandpiper Hotel - we booked it through Booking.com :)

    • @2applegreen
      @2applegreen 11 місяців тому

      @@thenordicadam- thank you, welcome u2 back to our little red dot again! Cheers

  • @MrCostus
    @MrCostus 11 місяців тому

    Explore areas outside the city or city fringe. Estates like Tiong Bahru and Holland Village, the red light district at night called Geylang, one of the many HDB estates around, hike around MacRitchie Reservoir towards Bukit Timah Hill or even Sungei Buloh. All of this is free.

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому

      Thanks a lot! Will save these recommendations :)

  • @7eeYeaH
    @7eeYeaH 11 місяців тому

    Welcome to Singapore! You sound like a Dane~ hope the heat was ok for you!
    Edit: Ok you mentioned you flew in from Kobenhavn in the video 😂

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому +1

      Can't hide that Danish accent, I guess! 😅
      Thanks a lot!

    • @glennchua9043
      @glennchua9043 11 місяців тому

      @@thenordicadam I mostly see that by your name, from Scandinavian countries.

  • @pok1pok
    @pok1pok 11 місяців тому

    Hopefully next time, we r a cycle friendly city. Tourist save on transport costs and locals are less obese/ diabetic, look as svelt as his spouse (where in Denmark they cycle around) and save billions on healthcare.

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому +3

      That would be fantastic - I certainly think Singapore has the potential to lean more into bikes! In Copenhagen, I take my bicycle 9/10 times :)

    • @lim6204
      @lim6204 10 місяців тому

      ​@@thenordicadamwe have bicycle sharing too #anywheel and #helloride , #sgbike

  • @SuccessforLifester
    @SuccessforLifester 11 місяців тому +1

    12:34 you reminded me of the last kingdom actor

    • @SuccessforLifester
      @SuccessforLifester 11 місяців тому +1

      uhtred of bebbanburg. Google it. You look exactly like him

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому +1

      Hahaha, I like him! So thank you I suppose 🙏😅

    • @SuccessforLifester
      @SuccessforLifester 11 місяців тому +1

      @@thenordicadam Just need a beard and a ponytail and you will be like a doppelganger of the character.

    • @glennchua9043
      @glennchua9043 11 місяців тому

      @@thenordicadam You can pretend like one when you come back here again next time and sign autograph😅🤙

  • @TheReluctantCoder
    @TheReluctantCoder 11 місяців тому +15

    Hi fellow Singaporeans, please don't leave negative comments. You're giving them a really bad impression of Sg. 😅

    • @sgricemo
      @sgricemo 10 місяців тому +2

      are you new to the internet?

    • @BoOmMaGuOpEeP
      @BoOmMaGuOpEeP 9 місяців тому +1

      @@sgricemomalusian again🙄

  • @daweigo6851
    @daweigo6851 10 місяців тому

    Why do you nor go for better accommodation?

  • @hkk347
    @hkk347 10 місяців тому

    As long you don’t buy a property or own a car. Everything else is affordable.

  • @SuccessforLifester
    @SuccessforLifester 11 місяців тому +1

    Spicy curry and banana. I think you may need to rush to a toilet shortly

  • @pok1pok
    @pok1pok 11 місяців тому

    Wait till u meet a bed with bed bugs or stains left by promiscuous couples, then u find the leather sofa bed to be God sent.
    And yes, orange juice sold near casinos and Apple shops cost more, same as a room with access to MB Sands infinity pool is much more than 150% of $70.

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому +1

      Hahaha, yeah I can see that! 😅

  • @snsdjerry
    @snsdjerry 11 місяців тому

    hottest country when i visited lol xD

    • @lim6204
      @lim6204 10 місяців тому

      Come in end December. Cool and rain

  • @sgricemo
    @sgricemo 10 місяців тому +1

    Singapore sucks, its boring and its not affordable for an average European income. The food is not great, maybe the first time it's different but after 1 month it's not good. The laws are harsh and old fashion.
    Singapores are nice and proud and awkward people, the won't be confrontational and will reserve all their criticism for the comment section. Its not easy for foreigners to live here.
    The government is good but it's never changed party so we don't know if Singapore could be better, because it's getting more challenging.
    I've been here 2 years and I'm a Michelin Chef.

  • @simontang1945
    @simontang1945 11 місяців тому

    It's a budget trip, what did you expect? 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому +1

      If you’re referring to the hotel, as I mentioned, with what we paid we were totally fine with what we got.
      I still think it’s fair to point out the rock hard beds though - no matter the budget 😅 thanks for watching 🙏

  • @alanchiam4546
    @alanchiam4546 11 місяців тому +11

    Just focus on your sightseeing rather keep complaining about your room, since u r paying for cheap accommodation. ..

    • @cac1504
      @cac1504 11 місяців тому +1

      He is not telling anything new. Recycled talks

    • @ryanlim8013
      @ryanlim8013 11 місяців тому +5

      Why so negative? He is not complaining, just mentioning. 👍🏼

    • @alanchiam4546
      @alanchiam4546 11 місяців тому

      @@ryanlim8013who are u? Who is being negative ??

    • @addium3151
      @addium3151 11 місяців тому +13

      ​@@alanchiam4546Let's not be so nasty, shall we? Your the one complaining about them making a reasonable comment. As a Singaporean myself, I apologise on behalf of my countryman for your sad comments.

    • @ryanlim8013
      @ryanlim8013 11 місяців тому +7

      @@alanchiam4546 I am a Singaporean who watched the video and enjoyed the contents. If you call that complaining then good luck to you 🤣

  • @ShibaMcDripNu
    @ShibaMcDripNu 11 місяців тому

    idk, singapore and affordable shouldn't be used in the same sentence. 😅

  • @justineesun3396
    @justineesun3396 11 місяців тому +2

    ya..like as if if one's holidaying is all about (low ) budget, please stay home...surely this island does not need more stingy, picking and poor budget travellers like your make.

    • @thenordicadam
      @thenordicadam  11 місяців тому +2

      Sorry you feel that way! For a lot of people, my 'low budget' is a very high budget - I think people should travel on any budget they'd like. Thanks for watching :)

    • @robertchee7745
      @robertchee7745 11 місяців тому

      @@thenordicadamcan’t disagree with u on budget, and respect personal preferences, but in a super expensive country like Spore, you’d have to forgo plenty of nice places and things, some of which u discovered, to maximize the enjoyment and memories of Spore. next time, don't skip the research, or you’d not have missed out on Spore’s most famous dish - Tian Tian chicken rice - at Maxwell food court where you had a meal. The dish is only S$6.50. thanks for sharing.

    • @ihatelifealt
      @ihatelifealt 11 місяців тому +1

      im disappointed to see people like you call yourself a singaporean but not welcome in our nice visitors

    • @justineesun3396
      @justineesun3396 11 місяців тому

      suck it more... @@ihatelifealt

    • @BoOmMaGuOpEeP
      @BoOmMaGuOpEeP 9 місяців тому

      @@ihatelifealt He maybe a malaysian in disguise!

  • @rusclassic1
    @rusclassic1 11 місяців тому +2

    Why on earth would anyone want to visit Singapore as a tourist? There are 1000+ places in south east Asia, Japan, Korea, China way better and cheaper and nicer which will take you years of travelling to explore all
    Singapore is unique for being excruciatingly expensive, snobbish, terrible accent of locals and attitude towards foreigners (rich village mentality at best). You can take Singapore out of village, you cannot take a village out of Singapore

    • @EGO0808
      @EGO0808 11 місяців тому

      You pretty much summed it up 👍

    • @BoOmMaGuOpEeP
      @BoOmMaGuOpEeP 9 місяців тому +1

      malusian again🙄

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 10 місяців тому

    @itsadamkarlsen hortpark