Dear @FebbyLyan, prices of housing in Canada like Toronto and Montreal are shooting through the roof too. No doubt cars in sg are expensive, at least we have a pretty good public transport systems and taxis are relatively inexpensive :)

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

hi! yes you are right - and it is along the same lines with w in my video(s) as well. I'd always appreciate how efficient and reliable SG's public transport is :) I think when it comes to housing, maybe it's a matter of what you can get with the same amount of $ in SG vs Canada due to land size

You forgot that when you take public transit in sg you wont get stabbed by a homeless guy

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

I get what you mean - that is highly unlikely for sure!

@LordBagdanoff

2 ай бұрын

You say it as if that happens on a daily basis lol

Interesting, being a Singaporean, I lived in Canada for a year. Couldn’t get use to it. Food sucks, need to know how to cook. Everything is so inconvenient, u really need to drive to get anything u need. And I hate that I have to wear like Xiao long Bao most of the year, life in Canada makes me so lazy. Everything just doesn’t happen instantaneous. As Singaporeans we are used to getting things done instantaneous.

@febbylyan

Ай бұрын

thanks for sharing! very fair points - the long winter and the fact that Canada is definitely not as efficient (and convenient) as Singapore are the two things I can relate to as well

@robocop581

14 күн бұрын

Food definitely sucks in Canada, especially at Food Courts in malls that serve Asian dishes.

Thank you for uploading the video. I doubt they'd let a guy like me in SG. Take care!

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

thanks for watching! your second statement is making me unconsciously come up with many different assumptions lol but let's just say that it is a not a bad thing ;)

Great Video

You missed a big part about living in Singapore. Please talk about the so called “National Service” for males in Singapore and at what age that compulsory obligation is considered over. Also what will you get after going thru this compulsory service for most part of your useful life as a male in Singapore. Thank you.

@bMul682

3 ай бұрын

Starts at around age 18, lasts for about 2 years, depending on your fitness level. Theen 1-2 weeks a year every year on average 10 years, depending on your NS unit and your rank within the Ns unit. These activities reimbursed by your company if you are employed. People use this time to unwind and have a free paid time off on top of your allocated annual leaves

..... being a newcomer to your channel, I just watched a few of your VDOs. Every content you post is very interesting (to my opinion), objectives are nicely exposed & discussed in a highly comprehensive english. You are obviously used to speak in public, using a thourough vocabulary & words getting to the point. I also enjoy your fluent american accent. It is going to take me some time getting through all of your valuable posts, I am surely going to appreciate them. One more time, thank you again for your integrity & the wide spectrum of your exposed topics..... merci beaucoup.

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

thank you very much for your kind words and compliment! I am so happy to hear that you found my content interesting and valuable. your comment made my day :)

@7591warthog

3 ай бұрын

I thank you very much for your reply. I am not used to have influencers answering my messages, regarding the huge amount of communications they might have. This is why I very much praise the time you took to answer me..... 😊

I’m not sure why KZread suggested this video for me this morning…but 👋. Anyway it made me laugh as I live in London and am currently on a late train (like every day). I think we just internalise our rage. Haha. My friend and I always text each other about our late trains to work. 😂🙃 Singapore efficiency is sounding really great to me right now. 😂

interesting video, thanks

Thanks for the frank sharing. In your comments, I can see some western and big country syndrome. Good to limit your experience living in big cities in Canada alone that will be a better match. Don't expect mountains and rivers in a small place like SG. Safety and strict law goes hand-to-hand, personal freedom can mean carrying a firearm that potentially can hurt people. Generally, agree with your observations except one. May be because of your bad work experience handling local passengers, SG people I feel is more friendly than people in big cities like Tokyo HK Shanghai. Good to find a place where u feel comfortable, in this world, no right or wrong. It is about give and take, freedom vs safety, you decide.

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

thanks for respectfully sharing your perspective :) I understand where you are coming from and I agree that there is no right or wrong; everything is so subjective and deciding where to settle down could also be a big and complex decision

wish you compare the healthcare system in Canada and Singapore. It seems that the news about the healthcare crisis in Canada has spread. I visited a few doctors in Singapore and their advise is to get whatever necessary done in SG because you'll wait forever to get attended to in Canada. It's like just waiting for the illness to get worst and wait till the last minute to save you. I wish to find out whether the government has done anything to fix the problem there.

You have touched most of the key points which I experienced. I stayed at the Marina Bay Sands, I love that area. I love staying in Singapore for less than 7 days 😂😂😂. I haven’t been to Indonesia other than boat trip to Bin Tan island.

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

nice! MBS is definitely one of the most prominent areas, and yes I remember you had mentioned your

@Truthhurts808

3 ай бұрын

@@febbylyan perhaps you could do an Indonesian vlog which would be very 🆒!

As an American of course I don’t know any other languages besides English lol. What is the communication like in Singapore, is English fairly known, or is it that ex-pats stick to other ex pats? Thanks!

@febbylyan

2 ай бұрын

totally fair! I’d say most people speak English in Singapore on top of their own dialects, but it’s a different kind of English. it’s called Singlish lol it is influenced by other dialects such as Chinese (both Mandarin and Hokkien) as well as Malay :)

Humans are discontent creatures perpetually seeking what they lack, often overlooking the value of what they already possess. No single place can fulfill all desires. In Chinese, 舍去 (shě qù) holds profound significance in this context.

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

I agree with your point that no single place could check all the boxes. I think it all comes down to what we value most in life and find a place that aligns with it the most - or at least try. if we don't try we won't know :)

I believe you missed out that Marina Bay Sands is an “Integrated Resort” with a Casino.

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

good flag! and I almost forgot that there is a casino at MBS

how can i find a job in Singapore, i want to travel and work there.

The upside of the efficiency in our system might then explains why there's this seemingly exaggerated impression that locals aren't that friendly. I'm a local and I do assure you that people like to chat. It's just a matter of when and how you have those conversation? Small talks are welcomed in local companies culture. But do you converse with colleagues at length during work hours or do you do it pre/ post work hours? You gonna ask yourself when is the appropriate time to interact? If you are expecting people to talk and work at the same time, that's kinda unrealistic already. To be fair, if you value interaction during work hours, just don't work here in Singapore. You are not going to have it. And that explains why countries like thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, US, Canada, and many more aren't efficient in their delivery.

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

I see where you are coming from. in terms of friendliness, I was referring to interactions with strangers or random people you meet like the barista at your local coffee shop etc, not necesarily the people whom you already know. on the latter, I agree that the locals are warm and fun once you get to know them. I would also agree that the habit of wanting to be efficient plays a part in this

@XYZ_Vu

2 ай бұрын

No I have to stay at someone who lived in both New York and Los Angeles, and watch a very high-pressure situation’s, we always try to be friendly and what we were doing, but work always always always came first. Workaholics were just honored as it might be somewhere else

I think your cons are valid if you show this to foreigners who have very little idea about the cost of living in Singapore. But if you show this to SG locals, you will be surprised that the COL in Singapore is very manageable. Singapore is hella expensive to foreigners if you compare the same life standards to their home country, in this case both car and housing. 1. You mentioned that a brand new car with COE is 145k, thats true, for now, thats because the COE pricing is cyclical and it is now in the high period. Every 9th year of the decade you will see the supply of COE increase and that is when prices of cars can drop below 100k, albeit still more expensive in Canada. For reference, my family owned one in 2019, sold in 2022 due to rising COE and made very little loss. You also mentioned the efficiency of Singapore's public transportation, which makes owning a car not a very compulsory option. 2. HDB average 633k, but we have the ability to tap into our built-up pension (CPF) to pay for downpayment and mortgage instalment, leaving cash instalments in the range of 1-2k per household for a brand new 4 room flat. But if a family settles into a 4 room unit in Canada of a similar cost of living in Singapore (toronto/vancouver), rent will be crazy expensive. 3. You didnt show the disparity of personal income tax between Singaporeans and Canadians. We have so many tax relief benefits it's not uncommon to pay an annual tax of below 10k (i pay less than 2k). I'm not aware of the tax benefits of Canada but i heard it's grim, plus you have to file it manually. 4. You mentioned poor work life balance. Perhaps it may be statistically true, given that you worked as a stewardess. Not true for me though. Really depends on the industry and job you're working on. You could be a staff nurse in Canada and then suddenly you also have poor work life balance Canada is amazing, but it can be financially brutal for both expats and locals whereas local Singaporeans are really well taken care of. That being said i'm still on my way of getting a Canadian PR and trying my luck, who knows, maybe there's more to life than worrying too much about money

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing your perspective! you help me see things from a different angle, which I appreciate :) just curious (and only if you don't mind me asking), sounds you find the life in SG decent, what made you want to get a canadian PR still?

@bMul682

3 ай бұрын

@febbylyan it's similar to you. It's a personal preference. Right now i dont have a very clear perspective of how my personal finance will get impacted if i make the move. But it's that sense of freedom of moving from state to state, having weekly road trips, the people, it feels more liberating than Singapore. Singapore is predictable, most people are so well taken care of, especially Singaporeans. It makes perfect financial sense to stay. But i know i will regret if i dont try.

@K_mich88

28 күн бұрын

Knowing all these pros and cons of both countries, put me in a dilemma. I'm Canadian but have lived nearly my entire life in SG. I'm so used to the protection that the government gives here, and the low taxes in SG in comparison to Canada. It is one of the factors that is making me dread moving back to Canada. If the high taxes provides good healthcare, safety and stability , it's fine... but right now with the increase of homeless , drug users in Canada, plus healthcare crisis...Things are looking very dim. If it weren't for my children entering uni in a few years from now, I don't think I'd want to move back to Canada and worry about healthcare accessibility and safety. My relative's house got robbed in broad daylight in Toronto.

True, the locals didn’t seem genuinely friendly . I could feel that as a visitor ( Indian Canadian) . The moment they realise I am Canadian , their attitude changes. Wierd !

I don’t get why everyone says Singapore’s infrastructure is great. Airports, roads, buses, MRT - yes all great- but the infrastructure is not set up for the 300,000 people who commute in and out of Singapore everyday for work and school. The traffic jams and commuting times are a nightmare! Technology and harmonisation of immigration procedures should be easy enough to resolve. I don’t understand why Singapore and Malaysia haven’t gotten together to build commuter lines from say JB central to Singapore CBD. London, for example.g. has 1 million commuting in/out every day! Yes there are issues but nothing like the traffic chaos between JB and Singapore.

Actually the downside of Singapore you said is nothing for me. From an Asian guy who immigrate to Canada 10 years.

Great job, Febby! I wish I could move to the West like you... i recently moved to KL and feels like i have a more comfortable and mentally healthier lifestyle. I enjoy it! In Singapore, people don't have me time and struggle for money only. Btw, thanks for accepting my follow request on IG!

@febbylyan

2 ай бұрын

thank you for the kind words and for sharing your experience! good for you for moving to a place that works better for you :)

I agree with her for all the 4 cons. Indonesians are more friendly because their life is laid back.

Hi Febby, nice to meet you here. Hmm 🤔 i never thought that you are Indonesian. Born and raise in Jakarta. Same as me. Currently i am living in sg. Well said, like the one you are saying. Most of it i agree. When you visit Singapore, shall we meet up? 😊☺️

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

oh hi! I actually don't visit Asia that often but when I do, that could be fun :) hope you are making the best out of what SG got to offer by the way!

Welcome to Thailand . Much cheaper and having more fun 🙏

@febbylyan

Ай бұрын

I LOVE Thailand! visited there many times as a tourist and always had a great experience 🙌🏻 what is life like there for foreigners?

At least Singapore is safe

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

this I 100% agree :) it's also one of the things I genuiney appreciate about SG

@michaelshih8163

Ай бұрын

@@febbylyan I lived in Singapore for 17 years. I honestly didn't feel Singapore was particularly safe. Surely I never experienced any crimes in Singapore. But neither I did experience any crimes in Canada or the US. The idea you should live in Singapore because it is safe is kind of bunk.

@robocop581

14 күн бұрын

​@@michaelshih8163 Find a family in Canada that would gladly let their 8-year old daughter take public transport alone in Canada at 7pm. Go ahead, try and find one

It is 1.6 litre and not 1.6k litre as 1.6k litre = 1600 litre. Hope that helps viewers. Cheers

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

whoops good flag - thank you for pointing that out!

Singapore is so small.... thus public transport is a viable options. Unless you are willing to trade $$$ for a timing saving..... so typical.... everyone just focus on the car.

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

I echo the sentiment and also talk about it in this video. even though I do think that for some people like family with young children etc, having a car would help make their life easier

Quite disappointing when we went to the CBD I thought it was super duper clean but it wasn't, sorry! I hate to see cigar butts and litter on the ground.🇸🇬 Location nearby at Fullerton Hotel.

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

hey sorry to hear! honestly, I personally think it is cleaner than most countries for sure, even when compared to other developed countries, but this could be a subjective opinion

Why produce a pros and cons video about Singapore after having left 5 years ago...just curious. Having it tough in Canada?

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

because I enjoy looking back and reflecting on my life experience and sharing them with others :) plus I think not much seems to have changed at a macro level with SG, at least not the things I share here - but let me know if you have a different perspective

@simy6847

3 ай бұрын

@@febbylyan SG is continuously changing, and 5 years is definitely long enough to feel the difference, particularly for someone who does not reside in SG. So your previous impressions and experiences might change, for better or worse. Anyway, all the best to you.

@SivalinPuthery

3 ай бұрын

It is human nature to whine and compare. It stokes the ego

@sparxumlilo4003

3 ай бұрын

That's Febby's storytelling. If you see her other videos, you will notice that she is neither selling nor knocking these countries.

@LordBagdanoff

2 ай бұрын

@@simy6847 SG is always the same its so small what major changes can there be..

If you can stand Trudea's policies, well and good. Having said that, you can leave Singapore but Singapore will never leave you.

@SivalinPuthery

3 ай бұрын

Also, foreigners, when you leave, just leave. Singapore doesn't owe you a thing

@MrRambee

2 ай бұрын

Haha typical salty Singaporeans feeling offended whenever anyone makes the slightest criticism about Singapore. Keep an open mind and go out to see the world

also it is too hot and sweaty in Singapore

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

that is true! can’t survive without aircon 🫠

@Unique8802

3 ай бұрын

Singapore is a Tropical Country so duh, obviously it is hot.

Being a ROBOT in Singapore or being a human being in Thailand ? Which one you prefer?

This KZreadr sounds like she has been living in a bubble all this while. Ask her where Bukit Panjang or Loyang or mix around with the locals, she probably wont even know

If you dislike Singapore, please don't mentioned the country and keep it to yourself. There is nothing wrong to build man-made infrastructures. Their main purpose is to decorate the city. If you find it boring, find something to do. Regarding human's personality, every humans is different. I think Singapore isn't a very touristy country.

Hii Febby i am a girl from South Africa and me and my dad want to immigrate to canada and we need someones help with this so i really want to alk to you more privately ....please respond to my comment,,BTW love the vid

@Unique8802

3 ай бұрын

More people are moving out of Canada. Choose a country that is safer for Africans, job opportunities, low cost of living, etc. See videos on KZread for the bad side of Canada because most youtubers won't say much about that.

@user-wx1if7kb6u

3 ай бұрын

@@Unique8802 ok thank you so much i will look into that

OMG so expensive for having car in SG 😮😮

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

it could be yes! at the same time, I think having a car is not absolutely necessary either in SG even though it will be a lot more convenient for sure :)

Singapore biggest pro is being a landlord…not as a long term employee rat

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

you mean like making money as a landlord?

@norman6499

3 ай бұрын

@@febbylyan Hi, yea....u can literally receive your income from singapore while u are physically overseas...cos singapore provide a secure system for making money

Agree - SG is crab $hit as cost and narrow-mindedness make SG think they are so great. Quality of life is so bad there - do not be fooled by the Marina Bay hotel and public transport. Its where u cram together as the poor rats. For a Bukit Timah lifestyle, u need a California Australia Calgary area where income and expenditure finally can meet with a quality of life

P.s. your microphone 🎤 should go under the chin not hiding your chin part of your face. Great content video 😅

@febbylyan

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate the tip! I've actually been testing a few different microphone angles to make sure I sound clearer. hopefully I'll soon find an angle that works best without compromising the audio volume 👼🏻

I think you missed the Downtown "Stanley Cup 2011 ? ? ? riot" 😂 Just like you luckily missed the tough time of President Suharto Downfall years. Covid-19 was confinement, the other two were truly dare devils. 🤣

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

umm what is the "Stanley Cup 2011" riot about? I don't know what that is, but I didn't "miss" the Suharto downfall era per se 😬 even though I didnt fully understand what was happening at that time because I was still too young

sugar baby alert

just like me and my friends would say its a soulless city hahaha. I find having conversations with the locals very boring. Everyday my ability to speak English confidently decreases haaha. The only thing I appreciate is DBS bank which I am still gonna use in Vancouver to do banking with Myanmar.

@febbylyan

3 ай бұрын

I get what you mean - but yes, doing banking in SG is great for sure and it is very efficient!

@SivalinPuthery

3 ай бұрын

If you live in a bubble like most expats do, then of course you will find it soulless.