Guess how many emojis I used in this video :) thank you for watching my longest video yet!

I had a plate of chicken rice yesterday at a food court, it cost $5.80, the chicken slices were thin and weak looking with 3 very thinly sliced cucumber. There’s a difference between business owners who’s out to make a profit and be stingy in serving portion or those who with the intention of serving customers good food.

❤ thanks for this break down was looking for an update version and just found yours

@happy_hapa

25 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Welcome back 🤗 Thanks for sharing your perspective on cost of living in Singapore as an expat

This is a very useful informative video! Thank you for sharing 😊

@happy_hapa

10 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

If you have singaporean-citizen friends, notice that few had to work part-time during school and even fewer contribute to their parents' household expenses, groceries, utilities, road tax, property tax, rent etc. Young singaporeans live rent-free under their parents' roof for a long time and it explains the unrealistic biatching n complaining about "high" cost of living.

Thank you so much. I love when people are transparent and give real numbers - so helpful for my future move to Singapore

Loved this despite the use of a pie chart 😢😝 We miss you so much! 🥲

@happy_hapa

24 күн бұрын

😂 Thanks for watching! 💛

That is very expensive relative to other countries! Hope you are getting a great life there! 65% om housing is crazy!

welcome back! I was wondering where you went. I use to go back to your channel in hopes you'd upload someday again. I've been thinking about moving to singapore for the past year. I've been trying to find employment but I feel like they only want to hire people from Singapore. I'm also from the U.S as well. I've reached out to so many job agencies and haven't heard back. Any advice?

@happy_hapa

24 күн бұрын

I appreciate your patience 🙈 I'm back and committed to uploading consistently! You read my mind because this is exactly the topic of my next video, so stay tuned...:)

You are lucky to find such affordable unit to live; not very common in Singapore. You most likely do not need a car to commute as MRT can take you to virtually anywhere in Singapore.

@happy_hapa

25 күн бұрын

I agree though rent prices seem to have cooled lately, not as bad as 2023 was!

@modhua4497

25 күн бұрын

Does the unit come with furniture? It is good to have the overseas working experience especially in country like Singapore. I am an ex-Singaporean but have not had a chance to work in Singapore.

@happy_hapa

24 күн бұрын

@@modhua4497 Yes, it is a fully furnished unit

Been traveling to Singapore more time than i remember in work and always get shocked how expensive it is compared to Bangkok where i lived and worked +15 years now Here in Bangkok i live almost a" luxury life" compared to west and often never spends more than usd 1300-1500$ a month incl 280$ rent + 40$ for electric and water and house fee for a 1 bed condo with a small pool and gym in the building food clothes transportation and everyday life etc Phone shocked me to..i pay 200 baht (about 5,50$) for 30days unlimited 5 g data here

@user-xi1de9up2p

10 күн бұрын

Bangkok is a great city but when you compare Singapore to Bangkok it seems inappropriate as they are of different league. It is more appropriate to compare Singapore to London, New York, Hong Kong and Shar

@nattm6553

10 күн бұрын

@@user-xi1de9up2p well it seems like more and more ppl leave" the great "Singapore because of the rent costs and overall costs that take the most part of their salary . many of them seems to end up here in bangkok..=)

@user-xi1de9up2p

10 күн бұрын

@@nattm6553 true quite a bit of people left due to the high cost of living. But life is about choices I must say Bangkok or Thailand is affordable and suitable for retirement. Singapore is clean, safe offers much better employment opportunities and is a business hub for Southeast Asia and Asia. It’s like choosing to live in the CBD or the suburbs. Both has its merits.

What areas are more cheaper to leave in SG?

My gf and I pay 2300 SGD for a condo master bedroom in a flat that we share with 4 others. :D

Singapore is a very expensive place for the average citizen

Cost of living aside, living in Singapore is a pain. It is hot and it is humid, and so humid my toenails turn fungal.

@aero.l

10 күн бұрын

Try showering at night and soap your damn feet and washing in between your toes.

It seems Australia is still cheaper compared to the US and SG but don’t live in Sydney😂

wow u r thrifty man. only spend 1.3k excluding housing. so the monthly rent is 4.8 in total? u can get a condo with 2-3 bedrooms with that price i reckon.....

u can get 100gb for 10 dollars lol

I think u missed the sweat factor. As a SG in USA, hands down we head for USA. The sweat factor causes one to drive or grab rather than public transport. Also at this age group - u need to plan for asset building - meaning saving for the down u need. If u want to enter the private sector, then savings need to be substantial. The US allows entry level to private housing and cars easily for white collars. Also the weather sucks, and the English and mandarin u hear are sub par. Basically u need to pay for privacy daily. Come bk to USA - Its not that bad