just got a call from a recruitment company as well stating that the company which is interested in me is arvato as well. but working as data processing those kinda stuff. salary same as ur stated around there. googled it and it seems like an international company ? the ceo is ang moh i think.

There's one at the same level itself. Welcome to Singapore

Got an offer from construction / property company, position as IT Executive, pay range around S$2K.

With this salary range, can i survive in SG and save more than i earn in Msia now? Currently im working in a MNC bank IT role, income below RM3k.

Appreciate for any advices.

Depends if you're currently also paying for all your own expenses i.e. your own room/house, your own transport, your own food, etc.

Hi there!

Nope, I'm just a freshgrad with 6 months working exp in bank

so currently no commitments yet, except insurance and PTPTN.

So in other words, right now your parents are paying for your housing, some/many meals, and provide you with a car (I guess).

When you move to SG you have to pay everything yourself.

Based on that alone even without looking at any figures, what do you think?

Around 2k hardly save anything consider rental, food, transport, insurance, personal expenses, etc

Nope, im paying rental, food all by myself in KL, and giving some allowance to parents. Dont have car at the moment as not really need it here.

Considering the currency exchange rate, hopefully im able to save much better compare to Msia so I can afford for my first house..

If I dabao daily in SG, lets say 3 meals per day, can it goes below S$400? And how bout the monthly MRT pass?

First page first post got basic expenses breakdown

If you are already living alone now, you should be fine.
I find food relatively cheaper in general (economy rice and noodles)...if you prefer higher class food, that depends.
Transport, if you stay closer to your office, you may save on transport too.

Yeah, no need highclass food, as long as can survive and able to chew with ok taste

Ok got my answers, thanks guy!

Chap fan is around 3 to 3.50, chap noodles around 2 to 2.50. Go do your maths. With 2k you will have a hard time in SG, but still can save depending on your lifestyle. Don't come if you don't see your salary will raise substantially in few years time. You won't be so lucky to be free of commitment for long. SG gets expensive the older you grow.

This post has been edited by Fiona Chin: Mar 7 2014, 11:25 AM

I am planning to start over in Sgpore soon. I will start applying jobs in the coming months. Only have Diploma in IT but have several experience and am currently working in an IT company. Any advice for people like me?

just avoid the chap fan stalls that use gutter oil and you will be fine.

since ppl were sharing about their rent.

my previous rent was $530, small single room at the back and everything is included @ toapayoh.

my rent now is $350, the same small single room at the back with no furniture. nothing. just water heater. no washing machine as well.

but i save a lot and my office is just across the street. so i saved transport too. still at toa payoh.

Depends on your usage.. I use around 900-1.2k depending on my expenses that month.

Food is cheap at those market stalls only, food court at supermarket will cost more. Overall, i think 2k you can survive and save some, provided you have a simple life in singapore..

wow.. i also stay in toa payoh... my rental is $800.. everything included.. so much higher than urs.. =[

Mine $600 at pioneer, my heart pain every month when i pay rent

Any suggestion for accommodation? My future office is in Bukit Batok area

Rental in Bukit Batok is not cheap.
Where's your office? Bukit Batok Industrial Park?