go back msia change can get higher compred to change in sg

to all ladies and gents ere

first of all, i am really sorry if this is a double post, triple post because i do not have the luxury of time to go through...will need your URGENT advice!

i have been offered thru a recruitment agency to work in Singapore for $2750...is that manageable in Singapore?

please offer me your breakdown of expenses (e.g., food, accommodation and etc)

You sure on this?

Depends on how you spend actually. If you save and no entertainment, definitely it is more than enough.

For me, I am having good foor and entertainment for 2 days during the weekends, end of the month, I still can save s$1k

not optional, like what i said... PRs have to and they pay higher taxes, expats pay lower taxes but no cpf

the rate? i have no idea

well, it is manageble? well i would say yes... infact u will be able to keep a few hundred, is it worth it? that's another question.. that pay is usually for people with 1 year experience.

yes
jb xcluded
b.bintang money changer 4got wat name can get better rate

cpf starts from 5% 1st year then 10-15-20% max
employer is 11% or 15% iirc
capped at 4800
more info read tru the thread sumone mention b4

the salary u mention is for 1y xp ppl is not true

depending on the industry n how much u know work 3y only doin basic/small projects dun xpect to get 3 to 4k pay
fresh grad during the 'good" times bankin sector getting 3k n above

1y xp in the current situation 2.5k already b happy wif it. but then again depend on your industry

Why not? Lots of Singaporeans earn between 2-3K their entire lives. They seem to manage.

Rental: $1200, taxis $800 (or car instalment/expenses $1500), meals $900... break your budget already... but if you don't like sharing toilet and don't like buses & trains... what to do...

again these ppl r plain blind or lz or both
the 1st post by ts dun even need to look already stated all the info from accomodation to transport to how to find accomodation n cpf n tax info
so sumtime really


This post has been edited by nicvoo: Dec 19 2008, 11:48 AM

Pergh, too damn rich already.

Not so if u earn more then 10k which isnt so hard depending on what skills and industry you are in, for example oil and gas. Accomodation now dropping, you can get a common room for around 300-400 sing. 1200 is usually for condo room oledi.

This post has been edited by crapp0: Dec 19 2008, 05:05 PM

Best Rate ? its my fav money changer in Sg Wang, their price usually is the best in that area.

That's for a nice little HDB flat in AMK/YCK/Yishun. Still in college meh, still want to rent room?

this one 3 room or just a studio

May I ask that the place where you can woo the most lenglui is Orchard, Bugis and Clark Quay?

Well, I did say 'little'. Anyway, having your own place beats renting a room, especially if you like your privacy or like to bring your lady friends home.

IMO, NEVER go through recruitment agency to get a job. In my Ex company i got a singaporean colleague who join in and work like hell. He want to leave but cannot because in the contract with recruitment agency if he leave within 3 months he need to compensate money. depends on what job u get, 2750 can have pretty enjoyable life if u no need to feed family and loan (cars, house etc).

my basic expenses in singapore:
income: sgd2000

room rental: sgd400 (including fees and internet)
transportation: sgd100-150 (i rarely take taxi, MRT to work and bus if i'm lazy to walk to MRT).
food: sgd500-700 (weekend usually have some better meal than usual)
random expenses: sgd200 (buy clothes, toys, and other daily stuff)
total: sgd1200 (min)/ sgd1450

leftover: sgd800(max) / sgd550(min)

if dont simply buy things...actually can save quite a lot. i dont go clubbing etc so most of my expenses are on food...which need to control...the amount there is pretty scary liao...

change money? compare to JB, i would love to change in SG instead. the price is usually RM10-20 higher than JB (change base on sgd100).

This post has been edited by B-Mecha: Dec 20 2008, 12:05 AM

As I have mentioned earlier, it is only worth to work in SG if you are offering a pay of at least $3,500 and above.

Otherwise, it totally worthless and pointless in my opinion especially you need to leave your families, love ones, gf/bf, wife/husband etc etc. There are many more things that you need to sacrifice as well. Hence, by earning only $3.5K and above can compensate for all your losses...

This post has been edited by MPIK: Dec 20 2008, 12:46 AM

that's just you.
i work here at much lower pay.
but it gives me better career path over malaysia.
i don't sacrifice most of the things you mentioned, i still can go back to hometown once or twice a month.

Where does $3500 come from? Why not $3000 or $4000?

To me, it's worth coming to Sg if you can earn the same absolute amount that you would have in Malaysia (ie. S$1 for RM1). The 2.3 exchange rate will shorten your time to retirement by 2.3X. I reckon I can retire by 40 with the same amount of savings (in RM) if I were to work until 55 in Malaysia.

This post has been edited by seantang: Dec 20 2008, 01:51 AM

its 2.4 now i think...hehz...

ya... work in sg good for saving money...i feel expenses are much less than if in malaysia (food, groceries, etc...)... and plus you don't have to get a car... and its also much more fun traveling to places like thailand, bali, etc... cos your spending currency is much greater.

anyway got anyone here PR/married and bought property? i really want to buy one unit next year rather than spending on rent (i'm paying $900 a month now).

WOW...!! Your budget is already a killer. With that, I do not think I can survive there.

I do apologise. I was offered, got kinda panicky, and with the lack of knowledge of things in Singapore, I needed to see the costs already. I did realise that the first post by the TS did say something about those things. Also, I wanted to gauge whatever comments or responses from any forumers here.

I think your case exemplifies that everything should be kept to the absolute necessary. And I do appreciate your breakdown of expenses. Thank you.