Right now.....for these few more months...I would say around 80% if not higher all the work permits/employment passes has been rejected. DONT EVEN THINK of applying PR. Even getting a work permit/EP would be considered lucky.

Dont forget when u do get a PR u will have to start contributing to CPF

Single room apartment around 1200++ dependin on area.

But the general rule is its gonna be expensive.

Now with the G increasing electrical tariffs and the rising cost of food. Dont be surprised if unscrupulous home owners increase rental prices, actually it should come as 2nd nature to them.

is working in Singapore stressful? have to work day and night? tight deadlines? cos i have experienced this here, always rushing to meet deadline... wasnt enjoying myself though i loved the job itself =)