Update: I got an offer and decided to go to Singapore. Will be there in August 2022.

TS, I moved to SG recently, on EP.

It depends on your commitments and lifestyle honestly.

1) At 30, probably most people will be looking at settling down with a partner and have children. 4.6k in Johor, with wife working also probably can lead a decent life with 1 child (assuming household income probably 7-8k in Johor).

2) But 3.2k in Singapore, don't dream of starting a family. Will die. You will lead a single life possibly until your 40s. 3.2k can survive in Singapore as a single.

3) 3.2k in Singapore is fresh graduate level, not really the salary for a professional lawyer but hey again, thousands of Malaysians cross the border for half that amount. 

4) Going to Singapore doesn't necessarily mean you will be better career wise. Sometimes you shoot yourself in the foot. When u return to Malaysia, employers will benchmark against 3.2k, not 10k this is very important ya. Don't assume employers so generous will offer you 12-13k. They will look at what u get in Singapore, without conversion.

5) If you ok with staying single forever, yes you can come to Singapore.

6) See point 1 and 2. Need to ask yourself, where are you now and where you want to go.

If you have any questions let me know

if you're living in johor isnt it already automatic that you should aim for SG instead of KL?
just commute to SG via johor and kick back on that 6krm (3.2kSGD) job or does it not work that way?
at least your 50 pages passport will see some use compared to everyone else that has a 50 page passport but only use 3 pages at most before need to renew lol

i wouldn't encourage someone to start a family if they will be in financial difficulties, and unable to provide a comfortable living for both the parent and children

then again, i know people who earn rm1.5k who has 2 mouth to feed

but, regardless of how much you earn, shouldn't household income be taken into consideration if mau start family?
6krm? or you mean 10krm?

As a legal counsel as well?

SG if you can save SGD500 = RM1500 already saving, every month!
Malaysia, don't think you can save that amount with Bangla Low-salary benchmark here!

If, you opt for PR after 2-years, you definitely can get higher salary as Singaporean & have more saving upto SGD1000 = Rm3000 /per month!
I had seen my friends done that, usually the 1st 5-years need to struggle abit, after that almost like SGreans already!
If borders & the JB MRT start in 2-years time, can save even more staying in JB, buy any JB Semi-D & having a HDB not a problem!

I am currently 30 years old with 5+ years of working experience in the legal industry. For my current job I am drawing a salary of RM4600+. I work in Johor btw. I feel that I am somehow stuck due to my slow career progression so I have been thinking about moving to Singapore.

I found a potential job which offers SGD3.5k at most, which means most likely they will only be paying 3.2k (optimistic?). I know for a fact that if I move to KL I could land a job that would pay me MYR5k+. So the dilemma is should I go to SG for smaller pay (disregard the conversion) and start afresh or to KL?

Appreciate any constructive view. Thanks.

Edited:

Since some of you replied asking for more details before giving advice, i thought I should supplement more info:

1. Single. No plan to start a family. In fact no plan to get into a relationship. Can foresee myself single till the day I die.

2. My previous jobs include lawyer and legal editor. Now working as a legal exec (in house).
Update [15/06/2022]

Finally received an offer after months of job applications. Just to update anyone who read this topic. Thanks.

If you choose to stay = what will you get from Malaysia?

Update [15/06/2022]

Finally received an offer after months of job applications. Just to update anyone who read this topic. Thanks.

I disagree with ur statement.

Your grandpa can raise up 10 children with few dollars income.

Just because today's life is more competitive and monetization, it should not stop human from procreate, regardless of ur income.

I am currently 30 years old with 5+ years of working experience in the legal industry. For my current job I am drawing a salary of RM4600+. I work in Johor btw. I feel that I am somehow stuck due to my slow career progression so I have been thinking about moving to Singapore.

I found a potential job which offers SGD3.5k at most, which means most likely they will only be paying 3.2k (optimistic?). I know for a fact that if I move to KL I could land a job that would pay me MYR5k+. So the dilemma is should I go to SG for smaller pay (disregard the conversion) and start afresh or to KL?

Appreciate any constructive view. Thanks.

Edited:

Since some of you replied asking for more details before giving advice, i thought I should supplement more info:

1. Single. No plan to start a family. In fact no plan to get into a relationship. Can foresee myself single till the day I die.

2. My previous jobs include lawyer and legal editor. Now working as a legal exec (in house).
Update [15/06/2022]

Finally received an offer after months of job applications. Just to update anyone who read this topic. Thanks.

How did you get the job?  Jobstreet ? JobsDB?

Jobstreet

Some tips to start up,

1. I use this app called citymapper which shows the multiple routes using train and bus to get you from point A to point B.
The arrival timing of the bus and train is accurate to the minute so it should be a very good indicator on how long it will take you to travel from your house to your work place.

2. When renting room, there is alot of scams happening to ask you to pay deposit before viewing. But what I did recently was to enquire, viewing through online video call, see the owner and/or agent face to vet them, request for house ownership document to confirm that they are the house owners then only put deposit.

If you do all the foot work to find the house through ads on propertyguru and etc, then you should not have to pay agent fee. If you hire an agent to find you a house then you will need to discuss agent fee.

Deposit is normally 1 -2 months for a year tenancy
Single room rentals starts out at 500 for a decent HDB 800 for condo.

Yes

Is the pay higher than SGD3.5K? I was offered SGD5K before the pandemic hit us and kinda regret a little whenever I think back about it.
I can't even save much with my current pay so I decided to stay in Msia as I can still drive around and live quite comfortably here.

I disagree with ur statement.

Your grandpa can raise up 10 children with few dollars income.

Just because today's life is more competitive and monetization, it should not stop human from procreate, regardless of ur income.

I was offered 4.5k. I think without car loan I could live with that pay. I do not like to go out much anyway (otaku) so the thought of not having a private car does not affect me much.

Anyway my main motivation to move there is that my condo is gonna be completed in 2 years time and I doubt with my current salry including increment I could afford the mortgage without burning a hole in my wallet. So I took a chance at the currency rate and decided to move there. Ultimate goal is to earn SGD and invest real estate in MYR.

Whether to convert citizenship or not, current plan is not to but if it affects the career advancement then might reconsider the decision.

I was offered 4.5k. I think without car loan I could live with that pay. I do not like to go out much anyway (otaku) so the thought of not having a private car does not affect me much.

Anyway my main motivation to move there is that my condo is gonna be completed in 2 years time and I doubt with my current salry including increment I could afford the mortgage without burning a hole in my wallet. So I took a chance at the currency rate and decided to move there. Ultimate goal is to earn SGD and invest real estate in MYR.

Whether to convert citizenship or not, current plan is not to but if it affects the career advancement then might reconsider the decision.

I was offered 4.5k. I think without car loan I could live with that pay. I do not like to go out much anyway (otaku) so the thought of not having a private car does not affect me much.

Anyway my main motivation to move there is that my condo is gonna be completed in 2 years time and I doubt with my current salry including increment I could afford the mortgage without burning a hole in my wallet. So I took a chance at the currency rate and decided to move there. Ultimate goal is to earn SGD and invest real estate in MYR.

Whether to convert citizenship or not, current plan is not to but if it affects the career advancement then might reconsider the decision.

Whether to convert citizenship or not, current plan is not to but if it affects the career advancement then might reconsider the decision.

only consider to change your citizenship to Singaporean IF you have your own family and kids growing up in SG with you.