Looking at the current exchange rate, it will still be a little cheaper to get in KL. Prices in Singapore a tad bit more expensive. Funan is a decent place to get your electronics. Just avoid Sim Lim Square.

You mean travelling back to KL just to get it? It's going to be a few hundred ringgit cheaper. Not like that much but worth the extra savings if you're so happen in KL.

SGD2K rental for a single person is definitely more than enough. Unless you have exquisite taste.

You should try looking at the listings here.

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg

Will give you an idea about the prices and the types of units available.

Getting robbed in Singapore is rare. But accidents do happen involving motorcycles here. Why not consider public transport?

Generally rental in Yishun is relatively cheaper compared to other areas. Kinda like considered a "kampung" if to compare with other parts of Singapore. They're a lot of new developments going on in Yishun, supply more than demand, so everyone's pretty desperate to rent out their units. If you're patient enough, you'll be able to get a good deal.

Oh, you're talking about travelling between JB and Singapore?

They are other options available:
- using KTMB (train) to travel between JB and SG at fixed timings.
- carpool (there's a facebook group for carpoolers).
- motorcycle.
- walking across the bridge. (not advisable)

Yes, it's tough to raise kids in SG when you're alone but it's not impossible. I have 2 kids, and it's just my wife and I with both of them. Our family members are all in KL. If you want more time to spend with your family instead of travelling across the Causeway, it's better to stay in SG.

I use DBS remit to do my transfers. They do charge a small fee. Rates are not that fantastic as compared to manual money changers but a lot of safer than carrying a whole bulk of cash back in Malaysia.

This post has been edited by incx: Mar 30 2016, 12:38 PM

It's always nicer to rent the whole place, without having to stay with the owner. You have more privacy that way, but of course it comes with a price too.

1. Most of the time, it's easier to get a 1 year - 2 years lease instead of 6 months. Since you're planning to rent the entire HDB (or even with the owner), it's required to register under the housing ministry by law.

2. You need your working pass in order for you to sign the lease agreement. Unless you know the landlord personally, you can deal with them directly. Otherwise via email, it is almost impossible.

3. You have to check with your employer as to whether they will submit your tax docs to IRAS on your behalf or you've got to do it yourself. If they do it for you, everything will be autocalculated. You'll just need to pay the tax at the end of the term.

This post has been edited by incx: Apr 1 2016, 11:26 AM

End up in the lock up, and face deportation.

There are Maybanks around, but it's not a widely thing. It's not the in-thing to have a Maybank account.

Give and take 6 months, but there's no minimum period. Can apply anytime. Just the possibility of getting rejected, and long waiting time, that's pretty much it.