Cost of living in Singapore (vs San Francisco)

Cost of living in Singapore (vs San Francisco) | expat money diaries

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NOTE: this was recorded before we could dine out in groups of 2 in Singapore.
I break down what the costs of living in Singapore are for me as a tech millennial in her late 20s. My cost of living has been adjusting since coming from San Francisco, one of the most expensive cities to live in.
Note: this is not how everyone in Singapore spends money, but this is what suits me at the moment.
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@TheFangGirl 2 ай бұрын

Learn how to Strategize and Create Options for yourself on Working Overseas in Singapore: superpeer.com/emilyfang/products/how-to-strategize-and-network-your-way-into-singapore

@shannonhickey4534 Жыл бұрын

As someone who's moving to Singapore from San Francisco this is SUPER helpful - thank you!

@TheFangGirl Жыл бұрын

Awesome, you'll have such a good time. Let me know if you have any questions :) be prepared to completely change your wardrobe btw hahaha!

@emilaubry6856 Жыл бұрын

Best video on everyday experience of living in Singapore!

@TheFangGirl Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Let me know if you have any topics you'd like to see

@ahmedalmansi3102 Жыл бұрын

that was a nice introduction and good comparison between to living countries keep it up and we are happy to views your comments and likes about living in SG

@TheFangGirl Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ahmed! 🙏

@joshuaweinstein7913 Жыл бұрын

This was really informative, thanks!

@TheFangGirl Жыл бұрын

Wow! I appreciate this!

@cvimomoy 2 жыл бұрын

Liked your vlog. In terms of eating, have you tried hawker's centers. They have great inexpensive meals.

@YOUAREMOVINGUP 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very interesting, I have a daughter in law who now lives in the uk but comes from Singapore; I have visited once and stayed with my daughter in laws parents; so we got a idea of what it is like to live in Singapore.

@TheFangGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely! Cost of living definitely varies. Glad you got to visit Singapore for a bit :)

@justwalk-travelasmrchannel1630 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@TheFangGirl 3 жыл бұрын

I love your channel!!

@acajudi100 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. My budget is $1300-$1500 for everything.I order groceries online and I use home delivery . I love Singapore for being clean, safe and beautiful. USA Illinois 2 bedrooms, pools, exercise room, and man made lake.

@TheFangGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! So good

@carlobaldassarre76 2 жыл бұрын

1500 a month ..what is your job

@maypong2007 2 жыл бұрын

I cook dinner for average 6 to 8 person Monday to Friday approximately $600 per month

@reynangelocenteno4726 2 жыл бұрын

can wait to visit singapore with my gf this year. :)

@TheFangGirl 2 жыл бұрын

You both will have a great time!

@RMDareGreatly 3 жыл бұрын

You have your own monthly cleaner! Now that's a service that we need in the Bay Area

@TheFangGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Right?! I feel like it's such a luxury to have though - it still feels weird to me hahaa

@fahmidamiah 3 жыл бұрын

hey Emily, very useful video, thank you. I'm just wondering what rent prices are like for a couple sharing a one-bed condo?

@TheFangGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! It’ll depend on what neighborhood but you can assume it’ll be around 2000-4000 SGD depending where you live. Check out 99.co to match your needs to price

@dogankucukdogan6764 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Im doğan turkey

@lenndookun847 Жыл бұрын

Hi Fang Girl, thank you for yet another very informative video. I have a few questions: (1) is the vaccination required to live in Singapore ? (2) what is a reasonable salary to live comfortably for a single person ? (3) Is difficult to get a working visa ?

@dessertspring6206 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Could you please recommend the cleaner provider?

@TheFangGirl Жыл бұрын

Hiya! She said she doesn’t do it anymore but we found her on the Carousell app

@arwenmegan 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, 40 Bucks for cleaning lady is a steal. We paid 80 for someone to clean our house here in Toronto. I agree, you get more and save more living in Singapore than overpriced Bay Area.

@TheFangGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely, it's been very eye opening haha

@graceinsg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Emily! Where do you get 40 bucks for the cleaning service tho? It’s such good deal!

@TheFangGirl 3 жыл бұрын

We found her on Carousell actually! My housemate was the one who found the service

@dogankucukdogan6764 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFangGirl Hello Im doğan turkey

@1changi 3 жыл бұрын

You can join the National Library as a member for free. Borrow lots of books without membership fees.

@TheFangGirl 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve considered it! I’ve had trouble finding the books I want though - I generally like psychology books

@1changi 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheFangGirl Different NLB have different selections. Psychology books aplenty.

@jayzen76 2 жыл бұрын

NLB membership allows you to borrow e-books via the Overdrive app, if you are ok with reading off your phone/tablet

@Kiblowsky Жыл бұрын

Hi Fang Girl, very informative video, thank you :). Where did you find that nice condo? I'm currently researching, and I'm primarily looking at FB groups and propertyguru.

@TheFangGirl Жыл бұрын

Did you try 99.co and coliving spots? Similar to hamlet or cove living

@y10xu 2 жыл бұрын

could you sum up the cost for food per month? I like your style of food. some people say 2 singapore dollar a meal in average, but I do not think I can keep my cost consistently in that level.

@TheFangGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Good video idea! Maybe the general cost of food in singapore? I can do one where I walk around to different places and eat

@eatonlam4535 2 жыл бұрын

Really!

@stevenlim9640 2 жыл бұрын

sg is ranked most expensive city in world every year, unless you dont mind live like 80% singaporeans who also live in public housing HDB (crowded), take bus and mrt (cramped, squeezed), eat at hawker centres (noisy crowded hot sweaty) ... gov official stats for minimum cost of living is before covid sgd1473, now after covid all things and prices jump up sharply,

@ahmadthaier 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! QQ. How about health insurance? How is the health system in Singapore? Can’t wait for the country to open up so I can move to SG.

@TheFangGirl 3 жыл бұрын

I have an upcoming dental appointment soon, so I'll let you know! That's a good video idea

@tramng4298 Жыл бұрын

Hi, do you need to pay to use the gym in the condo?

@TheFangGirl Жыл бұрын

nope, it's all included!

@shastasilverchairsg 3 жыл бұрын

SG is actually a lot cheaper than SF. It's housing, cars, and medical bills that are the real killers here. Especially cars w/ COE.

@TheFangGirl 3 жыл бұрын

So true - I can't imagine myself buying a car and driving in Singapore. So expensive!

@shastasilverchairsg 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheFangGirl Fortunately the public transport is quite good. Not as good as Japan or Taiwan but still super good compared with SF.

@JoeCnNd 2 жыл бұрын

Is tipping frowned upon in Singapore? I noticed you said you tipped the cleaner.

@TheFangGirl 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not customary to tip, but our cleaner does a good job and she juggles various jobs. Her rate is lower than market too and don’t want to find another person, so we just leave it as that :)

@JoeCnNd 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFangGirl oh I thought they get offended by it. I prefer to tip but don't want to make anyone mad.

@Jack-hy2ki 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeCnNd I'm Singaporean. Don't worry. We are more than delighted to get tips. 😂 Probably becos we do not have a tipping culture here.

@Jake-zk3eb Жыл бұрын

No Singaporean will complain if you tip them.

@shadowranger94 2 жыл бұрын

can share with us how you get side projects to do? or investment tips?

@TheFangGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Hm, I'll do a future video on it!

@Retireonmybudgetcommunity 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@erlin7878 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! May u share the contact no of the cleaner? I need it! $40 is really a great price!

@MarouenBenMessaoud Жыл бұрын

In which Area of the country is your condo ?

@TheFangGirl Жыл бұрын

I moved but it was sturdee residences

@lcc2977 2 жыл бұрын

I like your condo, which area of sg is this?

@TheFangGirl 2 жыл бұрын

It’s considered between lavender and farrer park!

@lcc2977 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFangGirl thank you!!

@ianoliver3879 2 жыл бұрын

Why do you refer to me in the plural?

@budiwijayaho7476 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent...

@dogankucukdogan6764 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Im doğan turkey

@TheFangGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Hey friends, note: this was recorded before we could dine out in groups of 2 in Singapore. Let me know if you have questions about cost of living or any ideas for new videos you'd like to see ☺️

@wyattearp88 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Alcohol is expensive, I know Because Singapore Government discouraged drinking 😁

@TheFangGirl 3 жыл бұрын

sin tax haha

@salvadorramirez4114 3 жыл бұрын

US is WAAAAAY expensive and hard to do business cuz everyone is cheap. I'm in SF and it's starting to feel like living in China. USA is very unstable economically

@jeryzifield4090 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Emily, it sounds like a perfect place for me. I grew up in HK. I am used to the humidity, heat, and crowds. I love people and busy social lifestyle. If there are more single attractive young women in Singapore like yourself. I will definitely consider moving there. Meanwhile, save a place in your heart for me.

@TheFangGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Eh work on yourself first (be the best version of yourself)

@jeryzifield4090 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFangGirl Even the best version of myself if not good enough without a co-pilot.

@yethu6369 3 жыл бұрын

why u move to sg?

@TheFangGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Initially for traveling!

@budiwijayaho7476 3 жыл бұрын

You are single...cost...

@carlobaldassarre76 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, that's a really big budget ..i am just a simple person ,,,you must be a millionaire.....wow ......i pay for my thai daughter to do schooling in singapore an housing ....cleaning ?..r u lazy ...Deep cleaning ..wow..... good info though ..nobody posts much in singaaaa

@majesticbutterfly Жыл бұрын

You are not "Expat" you are an IMMIGRANT go ahead say it without feeling shame 😆

@TheFangGirl Жыл бұрын

Immigrant is someone who moves to another country to live permanently. I'm not here permanently. Also, there is no shame attached to the term immigrant. My parents are immigrants to the US, so not sure what you're going on about. 🙃