Why World's Most Expensive Country is Actually CHEAP | Life in Singapore
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Singapore 新加坡 is ranked the most expensive city in the world in the past 5 years, but having lived in Singapore for a few years as an American, I want to show you how cheap it can be to live in Singapore while maintaining a good quality of life, compared to San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Sydney, Shanghai, etc.
Singapore gives me the dream lifestyle I want. I cannot tell you how amazing Singapore is. Traveling to Singapore is amazing, but living in Singapore is even more amazing.
I love Singapore!
00:00 Intro
00:56 About me living in Singapore as an American
1:55 Housing
2:57 Food
5:02 Public transportation
5:14 Taxi
6:19 Fitness
7:01 Healthcare
7:24 Health insurance
8:13 Tax
9:28 Conclusion
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great video and remember if you look ''Chinese'' no worry in Singapore but any other race then is a different story..
also HDB is for ''only' Singapore citizens and can be fined for trying to live in one if a foreigner..
On a different note, have you seen this one ? www.straitstimes.com/opinion/covid-19-challenges-and-3-resets-lawrence-wong-0
You are so wise. You teach us Singaporeans to be more appreciate about our own country.
Thank you Kevin 😁❤️🇸🇬
Ask her if she is paid in USD or SGD, then ask her she pay US taxes or SG taxes. People like them are full of shit....ROFL!
appreciate your NS and ICT too!
Very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing.
Great one! 👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you for your comment! Glad that you love it! 😊 🥰 plz share it with frds!
Nice video.Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching and subscribing to my channel as well :)
Pretty accurate comparison and glad that you enjoy being here!
Ohhh! great to hear hahahaha..... yes i really love it. how about you? Plz go check out other videos on my channel too! Don't forget to subscribe😃 look forward to your future comments!
Ask her if she is paid in USD or SGD, then ask her she pay US taxes or SG taxes. People like them are full of shit....ROFL!
@@larrenV2007 there is no relevance whether she is paid in USD or SGD. She is just sharing her experience with people who are interested in her videos
Great helpful video thanks 😊
Thank you 😃 I just started a new channel. Do add me there and check out my videos too! www.youtube.com/@thekrazykoalatravel?si=71EimVfwukNHoqmv&fbclid=PAAaagaY4c5nI9BNQBbre9KeRd_Yy1wgWjrz2-pWXIPMknAXP1rfha_wdafHY_aem_Ae84ViV8MklRJx5VVaqlfXP1qay4qBb1uPRuwfP0x81L-D9SpWF-oHfWVdApg69nMvQ
LOVE this video. Glad I found ur channel.
😻😻😻
Another nicely done video 😀
haha did you watch it yet
The Krazy Koala I did...I do have to watch the ending again though 🤣
Angelo Angelo lol 😂 LMAO. It’s too funny that part 😁
Love you videos 👍🏼❤️
that's so kind of you!!!!! ❤️ plz do share it with your friends 😊
The video introduction is crazy hilarious
I'm entertained
Thank you!
hahahaha really? thank you
Just randomly stumbled into your channel, and has been watching non-stop for the past hour or so. Thanks for all the great content! I might have to consider working in Singapore more seriously now, lol
awww thank you so much! look forward to seeing more of your visits!
subscribed to your channel! have been to singapore religiously for the last 5 years atleast twice a year! the vibe is great!
Thank you for your support! Welcome to the community
Always makes me smile to see someone appreciating life here.
Thank you 😊 don’t forget to subscribe and check out other video too (you will continue to smile 😊 haha): ua-cam.com/video/Hth5MBARS38/v-deo.html
Nice channel! Such a coincidence that you stay in potong pasir too and great that you're loving Singapore. Looking forward to more of your content :)
Oh?? really? me in PP for 3 yrs and really love it!!! haha perhaps we met in coffee shop before LOL. Thank you for comments. I alternatively do culture & social topics every other week. i’ll look forward to your future comments! Thanks for subscribing! Don’t forget to turn on notification for my weekly uploads :)
Great content dear
Thank you so much 🙂 so sweet of you!! Don’t forget to subscribe (if you haven’t). Please check out my other videos too.
glad you enjoyed living here:) Spoiled by the convenience here that I had a hard time adjusting abroad
Oh certainly love it! it's just too good to be true!! Glad that you love it! 😊 🥰 plz share it with frds in Singapore! Don't forget to subscribe to my channel!!!! If you haven't 😃
Well u doesn't really necessary need to speak Singlish for the sake of accomodating. Just be yourself and that's fine. All the best and enjoy your stay.
David Tay thank you David!!! Oh certainly love it so much. And Singlish is cute 🤣 Thx for watching. Plz do come back for my other videos!! Look forward to your future comments!!!
Thumbs up for this video
hahaha. . share with SG frds
We are happy to have you here!
Hi Derrick! happy new year!! Thank you for your warm welcome. Did you check out my other Singapore videos? Below are the links. Thanks for subscribing to channel! Don’t forget to turn on notification (next to the subscribe button) for my weekly uploads :)
1) Why Singapore is the best to live?
ua-cam.com/video/Hth5MBARS38/v-deo.html
2) Must try Singapore local foods:
ua-cam.com/video/8caOV6m2dXQ/v-deo.html
3) Working in Singapore vs USA
ua-cam.com/video/Agq7ELmkm7g/v-deo.html
Good info breakdown. I realised you stay quite near me. I stay opposite potong pasir in senett area
That's cool! Hi hi Neighbor. Thank you for stopping by! i’ll look forward to your future comments! Thanks for subscribing! Don’t forget to turn on notification (next to the subscribe button) for my weekly uploads :)
Liked it. Gave a big picture of Singapore. Living like locals is one of the best perspectives travelling or temporarily living in a place. Quality is improving but sharing your view is more important. Dreamed you had 15k subscribers. Soon 1M. Don't forget Bossa Nova. Stay safe!
Hi Vini! obrigado!! It's so nice of you to watch every single of my videos! I'm very happy that you see my improvement too 😆 Oh wow you had such a nice dream of me!! I'll make sure to make it happen :) Yes, Bossa Nova is always in my blood every day, i play it at home when i do my video 😜
@@TheKrazyKoala I'm sure you're going to reach.
@@viniciusdea.maranhao6431 😊 maybe it will take sometime hehehe
This was a good break down of the actual cost of living in Singapore. Great video! Like-488
oh haha thank you!!! glad that you like it! what is "Like-488" the number here??
@@TheKrazyKoala I hit the "like" button on your video and I'm number 488.
@@alexperoff-investingessent8367 oh hahah that’s very personalized 👍
Welcome lah and Ok lah(lah sound bhutanese).The video is informative missy!I shall pay visit to SG someday!
Have a great weekends!
Pema Drakpa oh haha yes. I think Lah is common in Southeast Asia region 😂 yes hope you will visit soon. Have a great weekend.....Look forward to your future comment on my other videos l(Madagascar , Uruguay, Marshall Islands, etc) 😀. Have a good weekend
@@TheKrazyKoala yes I'm almost done with all of your videos and I could see you rising and the transformation in the content of your video!
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Pema Drakpa oh wow 🤩 you are so efficient!!! 😜😜and I’m very happy to hear that you recognize my progress and improvement 👏👏👏💪💪💪I will keep on working
@@TheKrazyKoala that's the spirit and I bet you will ablaze if you solidify your motivation and stay tenacious!🙂
Pema Drakpa 🤩🤩🤩💪💪💪💪will do. Look forward to sharing more with u
informative and accurate. Well done, Ashley.
Thank you Mathew!!! Glad that you enjoyed it! Do come back for another video too 😃
@@TheKrazyKoala I certainly will.
Mathew Lee thank you for your subscription to my channel 😀have a great weekend. Look forward to your future comments
@@TheKrazyKoala saw snippets of your videos. U are an amazing woman. Jack of all trade. U are indeed living life to the fullest. Haha.
U have a great weekend too. Blessings
Mathew Lee lol. That sounds pretty bad. Haha. Master of none 😂 oh well.... It is what it is hahahha 🤣
And u made a video about our home country coincidentally on my birthday today??🤣🤣🤗🤗
How nice...lol.
LOL i can read your mind. maybe LOL........ happy birthday 🎂 🎁 🎉 🎊 🎈
I really appreciate your channel for overall information.
Thank you for comments. I alternatively do culture & lifestyle topics every other week. Thanks for subscribing to channel! Don’t forget to turn on notification (next to the subscribe button) for my weekly uploads :) Did you check out my other Singapore videos? Below are the links.
1) Why Singapore is the best to live?
ua-cam.com/video/Hth5MBARS38/v-deo.html
2) Working in Singapore vs USA
ua-cam.com/video/Agq7ELmkm7g/v-deo.html
3) Cost of Living in Singapore: Why it's cheap to live in Singapore?
ua-cam.com/video/m_csyY2VMjQ/v-deo.html
Enjoyed this video! And yes it’s true that it’s not that expansive if we live the local way! 🥰
oh thank you!! i was at your channel, you have a lovely one too! i'll make some comments on your videos :) and plz don't forget to subscribe to my channel and come back for other videos :)
Love this video on the price comparison between two cities. I definitely agree that living in Singapore is cheaper and better quality than in San francisco.
I grew up in Singapore and want to move back one day as I loved it too!
Thank you so much for reminding us Singaporeans of how lucky we are.....
😁❤️🐮🧧of course. Liz. You are welcome. Happy CNY. Thanks for visiting my channel again
Fully agreed with you here
Ashley I love this video and the food looks amazing. I have no idea about Singapore cuisine but now I really want to try it.
Really great video with lots of help and information. Your videos are so well produced and nice background music 🎵💯
amazing!!!!! this is my personal favorite video so far! totally loving my own video too 😂 i also watched this many times myself 🤣 oh, i like the music! thank you for watching!!! feel free to share it with frds in Japan 🇯🇵 :)
No chop suey in Singapore😀
GREAT VIDEO! I may be moving there soon for a job. You've helped me greatly with my decision! Thanks again! BTW, what is the music track you're playing? I've tried to find it. I'd love to have it! Thanks
Oh thank you a lot! amazing! i need to dig out my music list... i don't remember but it's free music from youtube audio library! search for calm vibe
Ask her if she is paid in USD or SGD, then ask her she pay US taxes or SG taxes. People like them are full of shit....ROFL!
Nice
Thanks 😃 do share my videos with other people or FB too!
Love your Singlish! Haha. You’re spot-on about the cost of living here; as a local it is certainly possible to have a great quality of life at a very affordable cost!
🤙🏻🤙🏻😄😄 how much do you spend per month?
@@TheKrazyKoala Generally under 1k excluding rental as I don't incur that yet haha. Food averages $8 per meal, the rest goes to transport, memberships and bills
@@nwai1990 haha it seems like you hv a lot of savings 😂
Thank you for this video!
I have ALWAYS maintained that Singapore is NOT an expensive city to live in, as reported by media
journalists who have probably NEVER been here!!!
i know! Media also reports differently when they have never lived in SG!! i am glad to find alliance like you 😊 i just want to produce videos from my own reality perspectives, rather than having people see the media. do your friends agree too?
Maybe I can get some tips for my intended UA-cam posts 😊
Congrat on getting so many views
haha thank you!!!! let's go!
Thank you for explaining the differences on the cost of living there. I love Singapore and wanted to visit there one day. Can you show us some good places to go too?
Yes,you are right,the living cost is relatively lower if you are living as a local. However, the weather is a big challenge for some one like me. This is a reason I left Singapore after lived the city for more than 9 years. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing! Are you in Japan? It was too hot for you? :)
A Korean living in SG 🖐🇸🇬 Good information! I’d like to know about local groceries but fancy(?) places with a reasonable price if you know! Thanks😁
Thanks for watching!! 😃I shop in Fair Price, it's a chain with many many stores. you can find it in your neighborhood too!!! they have Korean stores in Novena Square also, 2nd floor. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel (if you haven't) 😃 . I look forward to your future comments on my other videos.!
@@TheKrazyKoala There's Don Don Donki, a japanese supermarket @ Novena too
@@wf645 oh haha thanks for the tips
Yeap most people here shop at either Fairprice, Shengsiong or Giant~ Donki도 가볼 만한데 일본식품 위주입니다. 로컬 식품을 찾으시려면 위에서 언급했던 세 군데가 좀 더 적절한 것 같아요~
C’est tres interessant, j’ai beaucoup appris sur Singapour
Merci beaucoup! glad that you enjoyed the information sharing about SG!!! :)
Great analysis on Singapore living standard. The reason why it’s quoted as the highest cost of living in various reports due to Condos and Cars!!!!
😬😬😬🥳🥳😅🎉🍾thank you
Great video. It seems Singapore is less expensive than in Hong Kong. I live in Hong Kong and might do the same video as yours. Very inspiring.
Hi Ashley,
I totally agree with you.
Just moved to London from SG for couple of months now, everything except for groceries, alcohol and cars are much more expensive in UK...
Income tax is way higher...
Glad you are enjoying Singapore.
Welcome to Singapore ;-)
haha Hi BC, how do you know my name is Ashley instead of "The Krazy Koala"? :) hehe..... Thank you for your comments. Yes I know London too as I used to live in France, next door 😃 certainly SG is my favorite place for living and glad that you love SG also!!! oh, please don't forget to subscribe to my channel - i made a new video about SF - check out the San Francisco life too 😃
@@TheKrazyKoala haha, TBH, I don't remember how I know your real name.
Oh I love France. I think Paris is so much more beautiful. WWII destroyed quite a lot in London.
All done. Look forward to more videos ^^
@@AdventurousTrading hahaha you know my name from my palm without seeing my palm?? LOL
@@TheKrazyKoala HAHAHA
@@AdventurousTrading i really don't know how you knew lol
Of all the local food you had mentioned here, you can get it cheaper at local hawker center or coffee shops.
which hawker center would you recommend to get cheaper food? :)
@@TheKrazyKoala
Bedok interchange hawker Centre.
This is just one of the cheap and good food you can find around.
@@leongyet9896 oh cool i rarely go that direction LOL
I stayed at PotongPasir for 20 years. It’s a nice local neighbourhood, you can jog by the river, eat at coffee shops and it’s safe.
wow found a neighbor here!
As a Singaporean who has also done my fair share of min travel around the region, I can attest that, other than automobiles and real estate, Singapore is one of the most affordable places to live. Our dollar is also a perpetual strong one, so we can buy the best stuff lifebhas to offer. This is to be expected, since we are an import-dependent country. #ilovesingapore
Haha great 😊
Wah, so true about food! Foreigners and tourists seem to think because Singapore is very expensive, no choice except spend a lot to eat here. No lah. Recently, we are doing some shopping in Jurong and go into a shopping centre because, well, it's a shopping centre lor. We have a quick lunch there and total one pax S$5.20! This is about US$3.90. Cheap ah!
Quite nice also. Noodles are Q and tasty pork. Happy Kiam Siap Queen! But girl with me buys from different stall and spends almost S$10! Crazy rich Asian! 😄
Hahaha crazy rich Asian kiam siap girl, I also buy from different stalls. At least 3 items for me each time 😹😹 but that’s still what I spent. I think $20 a day is good enough. 😋😋😋😋
You can still get $2 - $2.50 for a packet of chicken rice especially those chicken rice stalls located in or near the MRT station.
Wow. Even cheaper
Thanks for sharing this information. I have been insinuating to my wife that we should visit Singapore and maybe she likes it. We are currently living in SF and the cost of living is insane! We have a 2 and a half year-old daughter and we love it here because of the outdoors activities. I am under the impression that Singapore has a very good education system for bilingual education? Anyways, thanks for the insights into your thoughts. Keep it up!
Oh yes certainly. SF cost is really crazy. I recently came back and felt i couldn't afford anything 😂 SG is english mainly, but you can pick second language. Glad to have you on my channel! Hope to see you again on my other videos! :) Thanks for subscribing. There are quite a few other SF exodus & detailed SG videos that you can check out too. Perhaps it will help your wife to make decisions. I plan to do more videos like this as well.
I have been traveling and working oversea in many country for almost 26 to 27 years. The most expensive items in Singapore maybe is the house(I mean Private House) and car. Beside that others items are not so expensive. Some of our dairy need items even more cheaper or almost the same with many country.
Oh haha ya. I was expecting you would say the most expensive is the car. But u said housing haha. Check out my other videos too 😁thanks in advance
I keep giggling watching this video due to your many funny antics
Haha really? Which part is funny?
@@TheKrazyKoala like for example at 10:17?
@@SuccessforLifester haha I didn’t know that’s funny
Welcome to Singapore a Sin-City.... Food just too much variety (eating too much), Transport too convenient too cheap(don’t bother to walk), weather too hot(most of the time in the malls), Airport (more shopping then traveling), etc..
David Ng hahahha that’s funny 😆 but I do the opposite. When it’s hot, I go out for running and sunbathing at noon 😆😆 I live differently. So 😜😜😜 Enjoyed learning your experiences there 🙌 Very unique comments you have!!! Plz subscribe to my channel and I look forward to your future comments 🤣
Do a video focusing on Geylang. I stayed in a "Chinese-style" hotel here once. I thought it was underrated （the area not the hotel).
Hi koala please make a video based on permanent residency application and requirements for getting permanent residency in Singapore
Hi! I love it that someone finally made a video putting into perspective that it's not really that expensive to live in Singapore! 👍🏼😍 I guess what made it really expensive on those surveys was including owning a car which obviously NOT a necessity because first it's a tiny country and it has a very reliable, convenient & affordable public transportation. Here in Canada, sure, you can own a used car at even $1000 dirt cheap, but it is a NEED because of the vast landscape of the country and the unforgiving weather. ❄️
If I may add to your list, I'd say hiring help for families working full time with young children is very affordable. In Canada, caregivers are paid up to $20/hour so if you're a working mom it's like working to hire one, so some mothers just give up working and stay home for the kids instead. I lived in Sg for 3 years until Y2012, and I was spending only $600 monthly for house help expenses back then. And having an extra hand to help, really gave me the life balance to juggle career, home needs and personal time.
New subscriber here, looking forwards to your next videos!
Oh Hi! Spoon & Fork! Wow I love your comments! That's so much detailed and resonate with my experiences in SG!! I think only we feel the same (coming from North America) haha.... Yes, I am also so grateful for the helper. i started in SG by cleaning by myself, to later I just hired helper and paid the $20. She cleaned so much better than myself hahah..... Totally save my life.....
How's your life back in Canada? Do you miss living in SG? I went to your channel and saw all the amazing cooking you've done. Oh wow! I learned that Korean coffee from you!!! Did you see my comments:)
Please come back to visit us!
@@TheKrazyKoala Life here in Canada is pretty alright, but I really miss living in Sg! I'm a city person and I super love convenience which Singapore has it all 😍
@@SpoonForkRepublic hi hi dear, yes me too. i'm temporarily stuck in SF. i just made a video about SF. did you get a chance to check out yet? if not, plz check it out to see what my life in SF is like 😂 you would appreciate SG more.... do come back for more videos! i'll look forward to your comments on other videos on my channel too 😃
if COVID-19 travel restrictions are lifted, you could take a train or bus to Johor Bahru, it is 3x cheaper than Singapore. Just 45 minutes away from Singapore city .
Haha ya sure. But it’s not permanent solution to constantly take a train 😂 time is money 💰
Makes sense, though I suspect now with WFH being on trend, rentals in the major cities, especially the prime areas will go down?
Andy Tay ya. People are moving out of the city to somewhere else. But the other more remote area now becoming more expensive 😂 just shifting around. Is SG rent going down more? Or the housing price
@@TheKrazyKoala Not significantly, as the exodus is just beginning. SG is small, and some people just prefer to be closer to the "centre" and relevant schools for their children. Hence still willing to pay for a premium.
@@zeitgeistss i dont even know where it is consider center any more. SG to me is already a center by itself :)
@@TheKrazyKoala hahaha, to Sporeans, as close to the places you to want to go at the shortest time possible, is the best. Anything more than 30 mins by public transport is considered far for me.
Dear Krazy, you forget to mention the salary in San Francisco is about 3 times that in Singapore
Merry Xmas Tony! Thanks for your comments. I actually made more salary in SG than in US :) maybe depends on company, so i didn't want to generalize for everyone. Thanks for subscribing to channel! Don’t forget to turn on notification (next to the subscribe button) :). Below are some more SG videos:
1) Why Singapore is the best to live?
ua-cam.com/video/Hth5MBARS38/v-deo.html
2) Working in Singapore vs USA
ua-cam.com/video/Agq7ELmkm7g/v-deo.html
yeah, not everything in Singapore is expensive~ great sharing!
Wow. Your English is also so good 🤗🥰thank you for watching my video. Welcome you to my channel too
MRT calculation is both ways? The popiah in the states is that expensive? Is the tip compulsory in the states?
Yes
@@TheKrazyKoala wat if u don't tip in states?
... so Welcome Home, KK
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Hi Ashley! Singapore is well-known to be the food capital of the world. I would like to share the various air-conditionered shopping centres, restaurants and food stalls provided in large shopping malls for tourists or visitors who are not familiar with these interesting places or destinations. From the famous Tanglin, Orchard, and Bras Basah Roads, you have Tanglin malls, Shaw centre, Far East Plaza, C K Tang, Lucky plaza, Ion Orchard, Wisma, Takashimaya, Paragon, Centre Point, Sommerset, Orchard Central, Singapore Plaza, Cityhall, Suntec City, Marina Plaza and . Others include Bugis Juncture, Parc Oasis, Lau Pasat, Funan Centre, Sim Lim Plaza, Mustaffa mall, Kovan food, Serangoon hawkers, Bedok malls, Tampinese hub, Marine Parade Shopping Centre, Katong shopping centre, Sengkang shopping centre, Thomson Plaza, Toa Payoh shopping malls, IMM Shopping Centre, Westgate, JCube, Jurong Point, and Vivocity. Places of touristic interest also include Haw Par Villa, Sun Yat Sen's Villa, Mount Faber, People's Park, Bugis Juncture, Changi Village, China Town, Victoria Memoral Hall, Parliament Building, Little India, Arab Street, Haji Lane and Holland Village.
Haha thank you. You can call me Koala or KK. I actually been to most of these places. 95% of them 😬
Hi Koala, I'm glad you have visited most of these places. As many tourists stay in Singapore for a short duration, it is helpful for them to know that although it is a small island there are so many eateries or places available for them to explore. Food prices range from S$2.50 to S$25 or more per dish are available, depending on the food or where you are visiting.
Hi Koala, I wish to include
more places which I forgot previously: they are JEM at Jurong East, Paya Lebar Quarter, Golden Mile Complex, Millinea Walk, Marina Square, Esplanade Mall, Fort Canning Centre, Great World Complex, People's Park Complex, D'Resort Wild Wild Wet, Riverside Walk, Bukit Batok Westmall, Bishan Lot 1, Old Airport Road eatery, Newton Velocity mall, East Coast Beach foodstalls, Changi Village foodstalls and Tanah Rata Exposition Centre.
Eat at hawker centre nice and good
Hello! Yes haha. it's so yummy!!!! Do you eat that everyday too? Feel free to share it with SG friends and family, hopefully they can relate to my video too! Please come back for other videos. i’ll look forward to your future comments!
Basic food stuff at hawker Centers are ok, but if you eat at fancy restaurants, the food would be expensive plus another 30% for additional things such as service, tax, paper towels and ‘peanuts’. Houses and cars are beyond the moon, unless you buy Low end government housing. There are good countries to live in without the huge expenses.
Correct 😬I talked about expensive car here. Did you see this video? ua-cam.com/video/_vgyhAFEEK0/v-deo.html
you are gorgeous! come back to SG soon.
Oh haha thank you for your compliments! Yes in a month or two :)
@@TheKrazyKoala PM Lee just announced that SGP gov is going to get our entire adult population vaccinated with Pfitzer vaccine for FREE. Both citizens and PR. Just come home, we keep you safe from the virus.
Agree SG most Liveable city great facilities, a low crime rate, education n good quality healthcare.👍🏻👍🏻
oh haha nice to see your comment. good morning!!! i'm sure you go to SG often too? and pretty familiar with SG already?
@@TheKrazyKoala yeapp very often.. just 1.5hours flight from jakarta.hahaha
Michael Indrawan lol. That’s your 2nd home?
Ask her if she is paid in USD or SGD, then ask her she pay US taxes or SG taxes. People like them are full of shit....ROFL!
Great insight! One thing I am worried is health care cost expensive if someone is not PR or Citizen?
Hello Thanks for coming back to my channel! Outpatient cost is the same for everyone, i pay $20-25 SGD for a visit, because no insurance covers outpatient in SG. but insurance cost is a few hundred dollars more per year for non locals. Interested in moving to SG?
Thanks! I am planning to do at least few years of expat life in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand and later in Southern Europe like Portugal and Spain. I am following FIRE strategies to grow my investment so that passive income from stock dividends can cover all expenses. Are you working full time?
OK lah, you acted so cute, I have to give you the thumbs up. Yes, you won't find it expensive, if you know how to live like a local. Having traveled to most cities and stayed with their locals , I tend to agree with you.
She probably doesn't know the meaning of act cute.
SG rates are also similar in Downtown Manila...
oh really? manila is that expensive now? wow... Don’t forget to subscribe and check out my other videos too. :)
Where you can get two bed private apt for 2000 SGD? You will get a shoe box apt for that price.
Glad you like Singapore, hope to convert to Singapore Citizen
Thank you! I'm considering that too :) Thanks for subscribing to my channel! Don’t forget to turn on notification (next to the subscribe button) for my weekly uploads :) Did you check out my other Singapore videos too? Feel free to check them out!
You are one "Krazy Koala" so cute and funny, so krazily huggable lovable Hahahahaha Love the US dollars raining down on you......... wish I have some of that!
Thank you! 😃 hahahaha i didn't know it was funny until you told me 😂 that's pretty cool
Singapore is awesome!!
Jay Chow oh yes the best 😀😀😀💪💪💪💪 thanks for watching. Feel free to share my video with your frds in Sg 😊 Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel ( if you haven’t ) 😆
Thank you so much for sharing Singapore's costs(Not many people do!)Although we have no sales tax,and a very good Public transit system,Portland,Oregon,like other major cities here,still winds up being expensive.For the money,I'd live in Singapore over SanFrancisco-New York ANY day!
😅😅😅 totally! Today I’m going to post another video about Sg vs CA. You will find some more info!
How about living costs in the "Kampong area" in the US such as Virginia?
No idea. I never lived there. Only SF, NYC, etc. You can see my SF vs. SG video. Did you see that? Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven't :)
@@TheKrazyKoala I already subscribed to your channel a long while ago. Thanks for the reply. You're getting started becoming local. By the elapse of time, no one can tell that you are from overseas. Cheers :-)
@@gurusgurus8362 oh haha thank you! i've been quite local since i've always lived in a very local neighborhood that even SG locals don't know haha
I miss Singaporean food soooooo much. I could eat so much chicken rice right now!
oh haha where are you now?
It took me 5 videos to realise that you came from states ,you looked like native Singaporean.
A very interesting and detailed comparison with the US! I'm comparing it with France on my channel and I had the same conclusion!
oh haha yes i lived in France before too!!! i just visited your channel. hope to support each other!! 😉 and see you again on other videos! i have many comparison videos haha
@@TheKrazyKoala Oh really you lived in France! Hope you liked it as much as living in Singapore or in the US!!
See you again, thank you for the support as well!
@@NewtoSingapore oh yes haha I talked about I moved from France to SG, in the beginning of this video:ua-cam.com/video/Hth5MBARS38/v-deo.html
@@TheKrazyKoala Yes, I will keep watching! Let's have a nice journey on UA-cam!
@@NewtoSingapore for sure 😁merci. Happy Saturday
I heard that owning a car is very expensive. Your new mic is great!
Haha yes. i mentioned about the car earlier in the video. my new mic is huge!!!!! :)
@@TheKrazyKoala sounds from the new mic is much professional too!
@@wujianxue7695 oh haha ya, i have a few very professional mic. i just never show them in front of the camera 😂
Great video Kk! Are there downsides to SG that makes you not want to live there?
Not at all hahahaha. you should visit SG when visit Bali!!!!! i really love everything there. maybe 1 improvement can be freedom of speech. what do you think?
@@TheKrazyKoala
I think freedom of speech here is consider not that bad.
1st: we are a multi culture country,any hate speech especially on race is consider"dangerous" as we had a race riots in the 60s,that is why our authorities are coming down hard this law.
2nd: I think basically anyone can speak their mind or type anything they want other than race issues,but the individual must have proofs to support his statement.
We do not want unnecessary fake news going around like some countries.
Not perfect but I think most law abiding citizens here won't mind that.
We are still consider a Conservative country lol
@@leongyet9896 Do you think if i can publicly state my opinions on political parties? or i can only support the main party?
@@TheKrazyKoala
Yes of course.
The main party,pap has been scrutinise by opposition parties and it's supporters all over social media lol
But my advice is that for a foreigner to touch on local politics is suicidal move
Not only in Singapore but everywhere.
The supporters of whichever team you don't like,will definitely make you feel uncomfortable in their comments.
As long as not malicious or any slanderous remarks make on an individual, you will be fine.
@@leongyet9896 oh haha cool yup agree. so i am also cautious about it . So if a Singaporean says he/she doesn't support main party, does he/she create any problem?
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😆 😆 what?
The Krazy Koala splendid
Pema Yoezer 😀😀😀😀
Hi, could u share why after traveling to 130+ countries, u decide to live in Singapore?
Hi Mr. Ong, I was planning to post another SG video to answer your question. but the quality didn't turn out very well in the visual (it's one of those interview clips like what I posted in EP1 and EP2 as in my channel - you can talk a look). so i decided to remake that videos later on. but to quickly answer your question, it's the weather, the people, the quality of living, the convenience, the food, and the govt :) Plz check out my other videos too if you haven't subscribed to my channel yet. look forward to your future comments! 😀
Hocker center m coffee shop cheaper than food court . chicken rice m mee just 3 to 4 dollars . most of the food not more than 5 dollars .
oh haha i always eat in coffee shop. i never go to food court :). Thanks for subscribing. look forward to your next comment. check out my other singapore videos too!
1) Why Singapore is the best to live?
ua-cam.com/video/Hth5MBARS38/v-deo.html
2) Working in Singapore vs USA
ua-cam.com/video/Agq7ELmkm7g/v-deo.html
The average home and car cost is about 14 times the average annual salary. It US it is 4. Japan is 8. Australia is 4. Hence its one of the most expensive city in the world.
Yes. but as long as you pick a different lifestyle, you will feel great.
Tokyo is cheap too, compared to many US cities (no car case for Tokyo vs. needing a car in many US cities) !
very true!
love Singapore, i've been living in singapore for 10 years.
amazing
Wow! Can really say it rich man’s birthday.
Way back 2007, I've been to Singapore working as DH😍💕💕
oh great. what is DH by the way?
Domestic Helper (DH)
Welcome to my hood, PP!
Oh haha it’s also my hood. Plz watch out for my next week’s video if you haven’t subscribed to my channel yet 🤙🏻😁😁
@@TheKrazyKoala thanks I just did! keep up the good work, what you've described of Spore is very true to form.
@@kennyng33 oh haha thank you 😬😬😁😁😁 check out my other videos too 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬
$20 for a bottle of beer i would be broke after a few bootles haha least its a lot cheaper when you go into detail about what its like if you're a normal person :D gonna have to mark this country down on my list of countries to check out when we can travel again! :)
oh hahaha that's funny. ya, go for the street treats, that would save you tons of money. it sounds like you drink a lot hahaha, from your comments and from your username 😂 that makes sense LOL..... ya, certainly go check it out. you would love it!!! And don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you haven't. You sound like a fun person, and I look forward to your comments on my other videos 😝
@@TheKrazyKoala Only noticed you replied to me haha whops.
Yeah a dead give away that i like to drink :D but im a very nice drunk that likes to dance and met new people!! :D People say im crazy once they get to know me and im pretty sure i am myself lol
@@thedrunkenirish7800 hahaha i guess your name is Irish. so you by default like to drink. otherwise why call irish pub, right? but it's ok to be crazy :) my channel name is also krazy koala.
Agreed. The ranking of world most expensive cities are inaccurate as the basket includes a lot of 'good to haves'. But we just need the 'must have' and it's true that one can access to cheap and achieve a good quality lifestyle. Except for those whom fight for total human rights, free speech, adult entertainment, u can't get it here. But one whom look for safety, greenery, good air, multicultural, quality (public) housing, good education system, as priority, it's definitely a place to live.
thanks for such detailed comments on my videos and the singapore living. yes, i also totally agree with you on everything you just said here.
there are too many wrong perceptions from media about the country, and no one really stands up to say the truth and show the other side of Singapore 🇸🇬 .
I'm glad that youtube provides such opportunity for me to show people the real side of Singapore local living and have gathered same opinions from people like you who know SG too 😀
Thanks for watching. Plz go check out other videos on my channel as I have many world travel videos! Please don’t forget to subscribe to my channel😃 look forward to your future comment
So beautiful🥰🥰
Thank you for your revisit! Cheers! :)
Koala Bear, what u said is also correct lah! If u don’t pursue branded clothes, branded housing, branded food, branded wearables, cars etc. Simply accept the needs rather than wants, is true that Spore is affordable. Nowadays, I seldom patronised hawker Center or kopi Tiam, I do my hearty meal by cooking claypot rice, prawn noodle, spaghetti, nasi lemak, nasi briyani, curry beef or chicken, fish ball noodle, laksa, mee siam, Chee Cheong fun, KL Tai Lok Mein, Hokkien prawn noodle, Canton hor fun & fried rice, Canton soup, Teochew porridge etc esp lost ancient Cantonese cuisine in olden days of Singapore & French cuisine at home. U can eat a few day by cooking extra storing in a fridge. As for travel, due to Singapore is at the tip of the south & attached to the mainland, u can have holiday to the southeast nearby countries for different cultural experience. For the past 25 yrs + , I use to ride my big motor bike or drive my Toyota Harrier to Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Burma, Vietnam for cross countries holidays. Is fun & is eye opener to travel to kampong/ rural areas taste the life of the locals, cultural differences compare to an agency package travel. Just solely one country of Thailand, is too big, too much for u to explore. Next trip, I will plan to do it on a 2 wheel bicycle. Seems crazy but will do it before I expired or my expired mother call me.
haha 🐨
@@TheKrazyKoala sis, why laugh at me leh? I know 1 day I will accomplish this. I’m inventing something to accomplish this. Maybe u need it too someday. “I’ll be back”.
Finally!! When someone told me how expensive sg is... I always debated them no.... Its very easy to get by living in sg lol but they hardly believe it
hahaha yes yes. i'm also tired of debating with people. so i made the video and say : watch it! hahaha....... Did you see my other SG videos too? I'll put some links below. Thanks for subscribing to channel! Don’t forget to turn on notification (next to the subscribe button) for my weekly uploads :)
1) Why Singapore is the best to live?
ua-cam.com/video/Hth5MBARS38/v-deo.html
2) Working in Singapore vs USA
ua-cam.com/video/Agq7ELmkm7g/v-deo.html
@@TheKrazyKoala i have seen both. Loveeeeee ur videos on sg! Very much spot on! I studied in sg for 16 years.... From elementary school till university then i return back to own country. However im supposed to move to sg this year but due to corona get postponed till.... Next yr or 2022 not sure yet. Sad. I love sg alot, and i totally agree with retiring in sg considering how great their medical services are.... And the local communities are very warm. Helpful people. Btw i have subscribed to u! Love! 💗
@@erlin7878 Oh wow 16 years! thats half of your life already? amazing! which country are you at right now? I'm also going back to SG soon, but covid is really sh*t. Thank you 😊 🙏 if you would like to get updates, feel free to turn on the notification bell next to subscribe button also.
@@TheKrazyKoala yes.... 16yrs a long time....i also consider myself as half singaporean lol... Im from indonesia. Supposed to go to US for my degree but i choose not to and stay in sg instead =) thats how much i love the country. Ahhh so u r in US now... I see... Hope we can go to sg soon... I miss it so much, used to go there once every 2 mths for weekend getaway....
Thank u so much for ur replies, i appreciate ur attention and love 💗💗💗
Will continue to watch and support ur videos in future. Xoxo
@@erlin7878 oh. Nice nice. I will go to Indo more often next year too after Covid is getting better 👍👍😊😊 Hopefully both of us will go back to Sg soon!!!
Moving to Singapore in two weeks! Cant wait to be there....currently we are in London and its way more expensive. Transportation is expensive and horrible, housing a lot more than in Singapore to be honest and the same with food!
Oh wow, great 😃 - aren't you excited? you will have an amazing time in SG!! traveling during pandemic is not easy, and moving is even harder! how do you manage to do that?
The Krazy Koala I am yes! Well, we were going to relocate there before the virus anyway! Cant wait to visit all places and enjoy the weather! 🌴🙏
But it could be boring here... because it's so small (from a Singaporean). Hehe.
@@myoung1970s oh hahaha Hi Hi Singaporean, I really don't think it's boring. There are so many neighborhoods to explore, i also take my camera to shoot in different hoods, which is really fun for me. i don't like shopping malls like Singaporeans hahahaha..... thanks for your comments. don't forget to subscribe and i look fwd to your comments on my other videos too!
When you have a scarce land, somethings are bound to be expensive but I am sorry to burst your bubble as Hong Kong is more expensive than Singapore. A 60sqm HDB cost about $250,000-$350,000 but in Hong Kong, Government housing cost USD$750,000-850,000 for 60sqm. Even food in HK cost 20% more.
Hello! Yes, HK is a bit too crazy the cost of the living.....I always wonder how people live in HK....SG is very very livable. you may check out my other Singapore videos too if interested in. hope to see you again. ua-cam.com/play/PLY2Aid4xBze15cOtKlzpR-Q7DA7uI3OsG.html
I would walk...lol ! Here in Tokyo I will walk if it is one or two stops on the train.
You live in JP?
@@TheKrazyKoala Yep.
Nice video. That's why the pay in the US is much higher cause costs of living is much higher there.
No doubt. it's so expensive. Did you see my other Singapore and US videos too? I'll put a few links below. Thanks for subscribing :).
1) Why Singapore is the best to live?
ua-cam.com/video/Hth5MBARS38/v-deo.html
2) Working in Singapore vs USA
ua-cam.com/video/Agq7ELmkm7g/v-deo.html
3) Why i am leaving SF: ua-cam.com/video/Fo83OKo_52M/v-deo.html
and the tax is higher. about 50% of population in SG is not taxed
Hi KK ✋shuffle play brought me to this video which you released 6 months ago 😘😘 and you know what? I realize that you really love bubble tea. FYI, there are so many brands and different flavor of bubble tea in SG now. Even if you drink 1 flavor a day, you can’t finish them in half a year. Wanna have a bubble tea challenge? Hahaha lol 🤣🤣🤣
hahahahah hi hi you are so funny. how are you? ya i drink it everyday. but i drink the most boring and plain flavor LOL.... i can't be challenged LOL
@@TheKrazyKoalaI’m good. ok, no need to challenge, just come to SG and I buy you any flavor of your choice. 😊😊