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Guys, need help from you all...
I alr got my EP and still looking for a room in SG.
Budget around 500SGD and I'm working in Chinatown that side.

Is there any advise to rent a room? which place is nearest and of course if can get nearby MRT, would be good enough.

Maybe i suggest any area along the North East Line(NEL - purple line)....hougang/kovan/serangoon....if you're lucky enough then u may even nearer towards town..potong pasir/little india....that way u dont have to do a 'transfer'

The feeder buses in Singapore are pretty good. Staying 2-5 bus stops away from the MRT might be quite a bit cheaper than "walking" distance". And if you dislike walking or the weather, choosing a block with a bus stop directly downstairs/next to it, is a good idea.

This post has been edited by seantang: Jun 24 2012, 08:00 PM

for maybank, only way to do it without human interference is via atm. internet (m2u) doesnt work at all

alright
thanks.

I'm finding towards Hougang, Kovan area...compassvale is a good idea.
I hardly to find within my budget 1 because all around 600sgd.
Do you guys have any idea?

Hi All,

I might be moving to Sg very soon (like in 2 months time) if all goes well.
Have been surveying on the cost of living. Now still trying to check out if there are any room availability for Malaysian female (dont mind sharing), max $350...

Working location: Tai Seng area

My budget:
HP (with data service) = <$50
Transport (MRT/Bus) = <$180
Food = <$350
Total monthly : max $1000
Please feel free to comment if my estimation falls below the actual threshold. Also need to ask what do I expect to fork out in the first month, as in do I pay like 1/2 months of deposit for rental and so on?

p.s:I'm still deciding to go or not depending on cost factor...Pay is gonna be approx SGD 2xxx only...

This post has been edited by cutejams2004: Jun 24 2012, 09:08 PM

I remitted yesterday at Rafflles Money changer with rate of 2.48...

hmm... very low, i think $1200-1800 will be more appropriate..

oww, okies...1.2K is ok, as I have got commitments to pay back in My as well..

You have left nothing for toiletries/cosmetics, girly stuff, restaurant meals, new clothes/bags/misc stuff etc.

Either you get a bf who will buy you all that, or you have the strongest self discipline and willpower of any girl I know.

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Added on June 24, 2012, 11:42 pmSomehow, I still don't trust money changers completely. How do you pass the funds to the money changer? A suitcase of cash, a cheque or how?

This post has been edited by seantang: Jun 24 2012, 11:42 PM

hmm that falls under misc ...o will allocate some amount for that as well, just that i have not factored it out yet...maybe100-150 a month? unless for a specific month i wanna splurge my money on shopping...

You can try to nego the rent (not taking aircon, etc.) It might shave around $50 per month.

For your budget of $350 a month, you will pretty much have no choice but to share.

http://singapore.gumtree.sg/f-350-Apartmen...SearchFormZtrue

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Added on June 25, 2012, 8:45 amhttp://singapore.gumtree.sg/f-chinatown-Ap...SearchFormZtrue


This post has been edited by ivanswk: Jun 25 2012, 08:45 AM

I do it cash, withdraw from bank $100 notes, I don't take $1k or $10k notes, scared money changer don't accept.

yeah same for me too
cash in hand but less than 2K lor
byk stress carryin more than 5K in hand ...

I'm looking for job in Singapore. Any recommendation? Prefer working in banking. Others also will do. Thank you

I usually transfer 20k because I tend to wait and wait for good exchange rates and also accumulate the amount to minimize fees. That's 200 notes. Ya, damn stress to walk around with that much cash in your pocket.