Working in Singapore V18, All About Living in The Little Red Dot
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 Dec 15 2015, 04:52 PM
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What would be a good place to stay if I were to commute to somewhere around Anson road?
Would 2k SGD be enough to cover rental for one, preferably either a studio or single bedroom furnished apartment? TQ in advance. |
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Dec 15 2015, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE(incx @ Dec 15 2015, 04:57 PM) SGD2K rental for a single person is definitely more than enough. Unless you have exquisite taste. Which areas should I be looking at? TQ. |
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Dec 17 2015, 11:23 AM
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Does your pay and position affect your PR application?
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Dec 17 2015, 11:34 AM
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Need to ask those who are familiar with SG, what are the common/popular residential areas along the East West line?
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Dec 17 2015, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(momijigari @ Dec 17 2015, 11:36 AM) Most if not all the people here earn "6 figure income" ....after conversion to MYR.. 6 figure income monthly? That's a lot! |
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Dec 17 2015, 11:55 AM
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QUOTE(Fiona Chin @ Dec 17 2015, 11:46 AM) Clementi and Bedok. You see hordes of people in the morning and evening peak boarding and alighting. That is your common residential area. TQ. Had a quick look in propertyguru, Archipelago and Eastwood Regency macam within my budget. Any opinions on either one? Need a place for one jer. TQ in advance.This post has been edited by madmoz: Dec 17 2015, 11:55 AM |
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Dec 17 2015, 02:23 PM
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thanks for the headsup!
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Dec 17 2015, 02:44 PM
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Rephrased. How much to live comfortably in SG (as in can go shopping, eat in decent places, movies, the occasional branded bag or two) and still have some savings?
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Dec 17 2015, 02:49 PM
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QUOTE(huaweie5830 @ Dec 17 2015, 02:47 PM) U need at least 2 to 3k for own expenses in sg Thanks. Much appreciated.So accept nothing less than 9k |
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Dec 17 2015, 02:50 PM
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QUOTE(titarium @ Dec 17 2015, 02:48 PM) Shouldn't you benchmark against your qualification, experience and position you are applying for . I'm senior enough to nego my price but am really not experienced enough to estimate the cost of living in SG, hence any help is much appreciated.if just a Bank Executive ... how can anyone advice that ?! |
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Dec 17 2015, 02:54 PM
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QUOTE(huaweie5830 @ Dec 17 2015, 02:52 PM) 2 to 3k is more than enough for single staying in sg That's quite low compared to KL. Cost of living is indeed lower in SG? |
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Dec 17 2015, 02:58 PM
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Dec 17 2015, 02:55 PM) Dollar to dollar comparison, the only thing expensive in SG is rental. Food wise is pretty affordable. I only go SG for holidays and so far I find their food is cheap. Actually from what i've been looking at, rental rates are also cheaper than KL. And also for outright purchases. But i've only commuted there for meetings and short business trips, tak pernah stay long term so I might be mistaken. Is this correct, guys? |
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Dec 17 2015, 03:04 PM
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QUOTE(titarium @ Dec 17 2015, 02:59 PM) General packages for MY to SG converts : 70 - 80% of MYR pay hahaha basically i've been told to give a figure to the ultimate boss and the only real way i have to gauge is to add on living costs to how much i want to hantar balik lol.Internal transfer : may get 1 to 1 pay , + relocation allowance Promotional packages - means promote to a position in SG or ask to go to SG for a high /bigger portfolio : nego increment + allowance Headhunted for Senior Position , Upon Invitation (typically MNC) : Expat packages >>8k pay , having P1 pass , comes with additional housing and transport allowance Those are general market observation . Can't really benchmark how much to send back home and nego salary leh , kinda weird way of salary negotiation. 1 to 1 pay and relocation allowance sounds very favourable to me!  Good thing i checked with you guys!  What is a P1 pass? I was under the impression all EPs were the same? On an unrelated note, it'll be strange to be considered as an expat. Sounds like orang putih jer lol. This post has been edited by madmoz: Dec 17 2015, 03:09 PM |
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Dec 17 2015, 03:08 PM
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Dec 17 2015, 03:06 PM) EP has three categories - P1, P2 and Q1 based on salary range. Any notable difference between the three? They are all basically work permits, no? Or do they have different restrictions or implications?P1 is for >8k. P2 is for > 4.5k Q1 is for > 3.3k If I'm not wrong. The SG gov webby doesn't seem to list anything except for the super atas personalised employment pass one. This post has been edited by madmoz: Dec 17 2015, 03:09 PM |
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Dec 17 2015, 03:12 PM
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QUOTE(titarium @ Dec 17 2015, 03:10 PM) Expat package very rare , so far only a few of my friends and most of them have oversea working background UK , Aus , US , HK , or Malaysian but transfer from those country to SG Wife earns more than me in KL. Serious EP 3 grades : Q1 - 3.3k above P2 - 4.5k above P1 - 8k above PEP - 12k above yours most likely can consider promotional d la , then + your relocation allowance + family time compensation , basically you ask to relocate right ? Better still nego a fam package bring your wife together Doesn't want to relocate. So it's basically me for now until her motherly instincts (or age lol) kicks in and she wants to stop being a career woman and be a full time mom.This post has been edited by madmoz: Dec 17 2015, 03:13 PM |
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Dec 17 2015, 03:15 PM
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QUOTE(titarium @ Dec 17 2015, 03:14 PM) Thanks!!! |
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Dec 17 2015, 03:21 PM
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QUOTE(titarium @ Dec 17 2015, 03:16 PM) earns more than you still wanna suck 6k from you meh . You've seen how women spend nowadays? So high commitment ar in KL , need to support 2-3 mil worth of property loan ar ?  Pergi the cosmetic section of any departmental store and weep. Or bags. Why does one need more than one handbag at any one time. Or shoes... And yes, I sadly do have a some loan commitments. Who doesn't nowadays? Fairly comfy life here in KL, and moving away from the missus will be a bit of a pain so since I'm going over, it best be worthwhile. Btw, EP also means no need to bloody queue at the airport immigration terminals right? Freaking hate flying in for meetings and then getting stuck behind tourist groups!!! This post has been edited by madmoz: Dec 17 2015, 03:25 PM |
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Dec 17 2015, 03:33 PM
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QUOTE(KilJim @ Dec 17 2015, 03:31 PM) Am I the only banana in SG Me. |
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Dec 18 2015, 10:25 AM
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I'm banking on the high speed rail.
Can't understand why the opposition is dead set against it. It'll open up the labour market in KL, forcing many companies to start paying competitive rates as the ada oomph workers can easily travel down south for work... Oh, mebbe that's why... |
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Dec 18 2015, 10:50 AM
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QUOTE(huaweie5830 @ Dec 18 2015, 10:41 AM) hsr wun be cheap It will have to compete with budget air ticket prices. impossible to frequent use as personal transport , the fare will burn a hole in ur pocket, business trip and travel maybe yes. Having a manager commute between the KL and SG offices on a regular basis will ultimately be cheaper than relocating/seconding one to either location, especially if it means hiring one instead of two. But I digress, it isn't only the price consideration for me, i believe getting on a train is much less of a hassle compared to checking in and boarding a plane and having to deal with the uber boring delay on the tarmac while waiting for one's turn to take off! |
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