Should You Move To Singapore?

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@H_lucas Жыл бұрын

< The United States has many problems, but most of them lack clear solutions, so they remain unsolved problems. However, one major problem that has a clear solution, in my opinion, is the US tax code. Please note that this is not a general complaint against US taxes, on the contrary, I personally believe that as a US citizen we get a lot of benefit from the taxes we pay and the IRS does a pretty good job of keeping everything in order, but it's a rail against overly complex, convoluted and incredibly inconsistent laws about how taxes are calculated that are so riddled with loopholes and free passes that they have become a pervasive injustice to ordinary Americans.

@Aless.D Жыл бұрын

< The solution: Throw away the tax code and come away with a much more simplified (but not necessarily different) tax system, mostly by removing most of the exemptions and exceptions that benefit very, very few. (In fact, although I'm no expert, I would estimate that 99% of the existing tax code does not benefit the 95% of taxpaying US citizens.)>>

@Maria-bd4du Жыл бұрын

@J_parker Жыл бұрын

@Maria-bd4du Жыл бұрын

Shermwilli trade

@sylvesterluke5543 Жыл бұрын

Investing creates a safe haven for the future, but the goal is to have the right source to invest. Is Sherman Williams Trading so good?

@dennisheath3747 3 жыл бұрын

I came to Singapore as a British expat and liked it so much I became a citizen. I disagree with the comment about a lack of good western food. There are hundreds of good western restaurants. Have a wander around Dempsey hill and you will trip over several just in that small area.

@willman3893 3 жыл бұрын

seriously? lack of western restaurants here in Singapore? LOL.......plenty.......yes dennis i agree with you...dempsey

@arshiaseyyedshakeri890 3 жыл бұрын

Can I know of your process of becoming a citizen? Did you actually become a singaporean or just a PR holder? How long did it took and when did you receive your "citizen"ship?

@ashierodriguez7149 3 жыл бұрын

Been here for 6 yrs..and if you're talking bout "western food" i think Singapore is where you can find plenty of them in part of Asia

@gwenleesl 3 жыл бұрын

Many local go for cheap "western food" at coffee shop ranging $5-$7..learning where local eat, shop is the way to cut back cost :)

@Jaime-mq8lj 3 жыл бұрын

There's literally malls everywhere and each one offers many western food choices. Even at coffee shops there's usually a western food stall 🙃

@Shinee4everluv 3 жыл бұрын

we do have seasons in sg! - Hot - very hot - super hot - extremely hot

@FS-me8mj 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's hot, hot, hot and hot. Not many variations to be honest.

@demonetization6596 3 жыл бұрын

For me it is Nov-Jan Windy AF Feb-April Hot May-August Heatstroke September-October Rain

@lyryun7866 3 жыл бұрын

Theres also soaking wet

@tanman4927 3 жыл бұрын

Not to mention hot & dry as well as hot & wet!

@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot durian season

@verifunny 3 жыл бұрын

Singaporeans like to use "Uncle" and "Auntie" to address any elderly even though they are not related by blood.

@wisetour4ever 3 жыл бұрын

That’s chinese culture everywhere in the world

@harisadu8998 3 жыл бұрын

That's common in India too.

@hayatikhalid7596 2 жыл бұрын

It's normal in asia

@aljunyao3609 2 жыл бұрын

@@wisetour4ever sorry ,that not chinese culture in the world..china and taiwan and malaysia chinese dun used that to address..only singapore will.

@aljunyao3609 2 жыл бұрын

yes .that is our culture..a respect to the elderly

@exas4791 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t leave your doors unlocked. There r good n bad people anywhere or everywhere.

@Shishio888 3 жыл бұрын

Yup you are right Singapore had low crime rate but doesn't mean no crime.

@ashtech5359 3 жыл бұрын

@@Shishio888 exactly

@albertpang102 3 жыл бұрын

Well this you have to see which part of 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬 you are living in after all. Not all areas in 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬 is safe to travel late from work and to return back home safely 👌 Only some areas are safe. Used your 👀👀👀👀 only. Seeing is believing my fellow expatriates from around the world 🌎 🌍

@vincecarlo 3 жыл бұрын

We ALL Lock our doors. Do get your Facts Straight

@jamilatanbinselamathardajo2626 3 жыл бұрын

They normally behave themselves but once abroad ..they starts misbehaving .....

@user-em8fq2ev4b 3 жыл бұрын

He's regretting about saying that the rain only last 1 hour... Now that we have freak rainfall...hahahaha

@americaninsingapore6405 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe I did speak too soon 😂 It's been pretty dry the last week or so, though.

@bombnomb 3 жыл бұрын

@@americaninsingapore6405 Aiyoh cannot like that one. Many people superstitious, later rain somemore how. Anyway, happy early CNY!

@forcexjr1566 3 жыл бұрын

Tbh it’s been pretty cold 2 weeks ago. Temperature has been pretty comfortable these past few days.

@Jess-ll8qg 3 жыл бұрын

😄 🤣

@vincecarlo 3 жыл бұрын

This Vidz is like Comedy Central; good for a luff but not precise info. " Nodody Locks their doors " 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@nash9926 3 жыл бұрын

Lucky you! You get housing allowance as an expat. For asian expat in western countries, we get shit.

@vincecarlo 3 жыл бұрын

At least he got it right Housing n Food is Not Cheap. In fact Over Priced after paying for Foreign Levy in ALL Industries esp F&B n Construction

@donaldirene 3 жыл бұрын

Very simple logic isn't it. I won't spell it out. An Italian moves to Singapore had was paid expat pay with housing. An Asian Aussie made the same move but treatment is totally different. Both are working in same company. I worked with them before.

@ajufpv1984 3 жыл бұрын

Dont come.

@vincecarlo 3 жыл бұрын

More Foreigners means more demand for property pushing property prices up. Condo prices have more than Doubled in last 10 yrs. Higher consumption means more GST collected, higher demand for commercial space. Who is the largest Landlord in SG ? The whole Economic model is based on cramming more ppl on the Island; 10M coming soon ?

@user-re3ei9nl2l 3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@TheMandom88 3 жыл бұрын

Very few Singaporeans go out under hot sun. They will plan activities to avoid the sun or from home to aircon transport to aircon destinations. Those are the tourists who roam the streets under hot sun. . Some people asked why Malaysia is hotter than Singapore when Singapore is near the equator. Simple reason is Singapore had planted lots of trees along the roads.

@ivanteo1973 3 жыл бұрын

that's not true. activities like jogging, cycling, hiking, swimming, tennis, brisk walking, soccer has to happen under the sun. There aren't many things to do besides eating.

@vincecarlo 3 жыл бұрын

@@ivanteo1973 US has 1 of the highest Obesity on The Planet. Go to St Monica Beach where Bay Watch is shot, U see whales except bikini clad gals Those who have lived there will Know Hollywood is 🐃💩

@ivanteo1973 3 жыл бұрын

@@vincecarlo i am talking about Singapore, not Hollywood whales.

@deepakchermakani7542 3 жыл бұрын

Reason y Singapore is cooler is that it temperature is moderated by the surrounding seas

@ivanteo1973 3 жыл бұрын

@@deepakchermakani7542 Singapore is hot.

@gordonngwf 3 жыл бұрын

Glad that you love it here. Singapore has much more to offer.

@snoozkopponwotblitz2507 2 жыл бұрын

Come home lah. 🤣

@NazriB 2 жыл бұрын

Lies again? Space Aliens

@ongernie7216 3 жыл бұрын

As Singaporean, we feel congested with all the influx of foreigners. The fact is that we are too small to accommodate so much people. The road is jam pack and housing prices is shooting sky high. The influx of foreigners is driving Singaporean that love Singapore out of Singapore.

@kspradeep8397 2 ай бұрын

Exactly true. Singaporeans must save more money, spend less, utilise all the govt facilities and focus upon more money. I am saying this because there isn't any other option. Spend your holidays in neighbouring countries which are very cheap and retire in a low cost country.

@Tungku66 3 жыл бұрын

The restaurants serve western food mainly leaning towards Europe instead of US.

@sentiential 3 жыл бұрын

I'm interested to try American pasta and lasagna.

@eduardochavacano 2 жыл бұрын

Because Europe has culture, the US has Drama Queens.

@galpower83 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a Singaporean living overseas. I miss home so much, it's been over a year now

@justananimeweeb6696 3 жыл бұрын

Oof

@karjeecheng9024 3 жыл бұрын

I was overseas for a total of 10 years in the 80s - and so so so happy to be home for good.

@ona2779 2 жыл бұрын

Came back! What are you doing outside of SG!

@user-si6ey2gq4t 2 жыл бұрын

@Trung Nguyen basically it's true lol I thought Malaysia is hot already whereas Singapore ways more hotter as fuck. For the people who want to enjoy the spectacular or fascinating landscape ,Singapore is really not the option due to the place are too small. Singapore is also not a food paradise compared to Taiwan and Malaysia ,both of them possess way further cultural and exotic foods but I have to agree Singapore is a place where got a lot of delicious culinary delicacies. Nonetheless,Singapore is genuinely convenience just like the guy in this video talk about. I can just take a card going outside for a whole day without taking a lot of stuffs. Plus the Singapore crime rate is incontrovertible low compared to the any countries in the world. In conclusion , from my perspective of view,Singapore is a good place when I retire or wannna have a chill life but not a place of adventurous or exciting due to not that much cultural things to explore

@MarcoJr666 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a Singaporean living overseas for 20 years , and I never miss Singapore. No thanks for HDB flats and the super expensive cars.

@ivyteo9781 3 жыл бұрын

People don't leave their doors unlocked ... that's unwise lol

@kennethwong3857 3 жыл бұрын

maybe in Sentosa cove

@mysticker2u 3 жыл бұрын

I never lock my metal gate for past 30 yrs

@ivyteo9781 3 жыл бұрын

@@mysticker2u How about your main door?

@bursegsardaukar 3 жыл бұрын

Low crime doesn’t mean NO crime - Singapore Police Force

@micahiah2 3 жыл бұрын

@@mysticker2u I read mental gate and laughed

@MrEL28 3 жыл бұрын

As a Sinporean who moved to the US, you're spot on on the convenience and location of Singapore. I think you're referring to American food, as I know many French and Italian restaurants in S'pore serve authentic food.

@amitjadhavtex 2 жыл бұрын

How do you compare the Taxation part?

@eightfoldsg 3 жыл бұрын

We are an expensive city but at the same time, it has its options to be frugal as well such as hawker centers for all your meals :D :D

@dennisheath3747 3 жыл бұрын

And very low cost and efficient public transport.

@burhan999 3 жыл бұрын

Kelvin... your live is so good that u have no idea what you are talking about....

@tonymoly8739 3 жыл бұрын

To be truly frugal, you cook your own meals and healthier too😅

@johnwig285 3 жыл бұрын

@@burhan999 No you are the ignorant one who have bad financial planning. Food in SG is cheap at hawkers & mrt stations where meals are arnd $2+. It is YOUR choice if u gonna spend 10 bucks at expensive restaurants and YOUR fault.

@pannykwan8097 2 жыл бұрын

@@burhan999 u must be 1 of the 39%

@ronaldhee6608 3 жыл бұрын

Good job! Fair, yet flattering. :)

@mtv565 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention Singapore has NO guns! lol

@Jess-ll8qg 3 жыл бұрын

😄 🤣 😂

@IA100KPDT 3 жыл бұрын

@Desmond Kwang good. dont come.

@GRKalexis 3 жыл бұрын

@@IA100KPDT Absolutely correct.

@GRKalexis 3 жыл бұрын

@Desmond Kwang Jan 6 in the US...Such an embarrassment for the US. No law and order. Opinion of Trump and the US has plummeted throughout Europe and Asia. The Pew Research Center.

@GRKalexis 3 жыл бұрын

@mmm. That's how smart Singapore is.

@sereniebellini8973 3 жыл бұрын

Singaporeans are passionate about their burgers :) and so glad Shake Shack is finally here! Just missing in-and-out. My only grouse with Five Guys is the taste of beef drowned in the rest of the burger condiments. Maybe its the beef they chose. But I think this is a subject that is very personal because what we love about a burger has it's regional & cultural bias depending on what you grew up with. Glad you are comfortable living here. Enjoy!

@DunoLa 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, can you also cover some culture difference between US and Singapore? Especially e.g. Cycling on the roads or talking in public transport and in maybe public areas like coffee shops?

@mohamedfouze1844 2 жыл бұрын

Singapore don't have several National languages, but only one. The Malay language is the only national language of Singapore. But we do have 4 official languages, and they are English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil. The national anthem is sang in the Malay language as Malay language is the National language 😊

@myownlilbubble Жыл бұрын

Bro.....please stop spreading fallacy. You better be a troll......

@mohamedfouze1844 Жыл бұрын

@@myownlilbubble thank you master troll🙇‍♂️

@Anglepaat Жыл бұрын

@@myownlilbubble sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/CONS1963?ProvIds=pr153A-&ViewType=Within&Phrase=Malay&WiAl=1

@sa10mushi 3 жыл бұрын

I’m Japanese live in Singapore. I totally agree with you and I like your American accents especially “Hawker Center”.

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@Kodanz456 3 жыл бұрын

Hello babe

@leewn2319 3 жыл бұрын

Sg is multi racial & multi religious. Our National Language is Malay. Sg has 4 official languages: English, Chinese, Malay & Tamil. English is our daily working language. In schools, our children learn English as a first language and their mother tongue (Chinese or Malay or Tamil) as 2nd language. Hence, Singaporeans are bi-lingual. Singspore is not expensive to live in if you could integrate into our local food & dwelling culture. If you could rent & lived in HDB flats like 80% of Singaporeans and eat at our hawker centers, you don’t need the extra perks / allowances to your salary. At hawker centers or even some coffee shops you can get a plate of chicken rice at S$2.00 to S$2.50, local coffee with condensed milk at S$1.00. But if your lifestyle is strictly western steak, pasta at Western Restaurants & Starbucks coffee, then you will have to pay for extra costs.

@KarmaChoedakAcharya 3 жыл бұрын

Man, so true!

@ihs51 3 жыл бұрын

Singapore is a heaven

@vincecarlo 3 жыл бұрын

Chicken Rice $2.50 n coffee $1 ? Policeman still wear shorts ?

@centrepiecefurnishing8322 3 жыл бұрын

These are great advices that will be so useful to live in Singapore. We are in the reupholstery of sofa business and have met so many wonderful American Expats in Singapore.

@mohammadfaizalbinahmadahma1478 3 жыл бұрын

Yes.. My brother tks ❤👍👍

@vaishnavin3447 Жыл бұрын

@American in Singapore.. spot on about the convenience. We are from India but living in the US. Even after ten years here, I still miss the ease and convenience in everyday life. If you get a chance I recommend you going on a trip to India. Shops right by houses, extensive public transportation options, endless varieties of food, and hawker shops almost everywhere, of course public relation is so much better in India.. there is real interaction with people which we miss here and definitely the weather for us.

@Laowhining 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an expat in Singapore too and I totally agree with everything you say. Great content, love your peaceful voice!

@zarrouguikadija7724 3 жыл бұрын

I have question, is it easy to find job as foreigner I'm not English native speaker

@heathphoenix1612 2 жыл бұрын

In singapore u drop ur wallet gurantee ull find it in the same place the next day or at the near by police station,,,the level of safety and security is just awesome

@getthatfun 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this.

@goldwu2470 3 жыл бұрын

In summary, come to Singapore because you enjoy sweating and being sticky 24/7 Bcos it's hot and humid here xD

@richardloo7759 3 жыл бұрын

Western food in Singapore that you had mentioned, I believe it is to suit our locals' palate.

@eduardochavacano 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of authentic European restos in Singapore that dont cater to Singapooreans.

@Souhaylariff 3 жыл бұрын

You've just earned a new subscriber! Great sharing of experience. Are you planning on having kids in Singapore? Yes or no and why? Taking into consideration of National Service (if baby boy). Maybe this can be the next content upload you can consider 🙂 Have a good one!😎☀️

@saishakthiijayabal9924 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Definitely waiting for more content!

@fredjoee 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Singapore, I heard that many Americans would usually prefer Australia over Singapore, anyway thanks for choosing Singapore.

@h.l6849 3 жыл бұрын

@@mingzmings88 what's wrong with fred welcoming a foreigner to Singapore? As a citizen of the host country, its the right thing to do.

@h.l6849 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Singapore!

@h.l6849 3 жыл бұрын

@@mingzmings88 if welcoming ppl is pathetic, than i rest my case. Obviously we have different values and upbringing. Bye.

@fafafifufu 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Singapore!

@keithf.d8345 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to 🇸🇬

@evanlimcs 3 жыл бұрын

I recommend you Burnt Ends - they have really good western food

@tmeu 3 жыл бұрын

Right on many aspects. We do consider the "localization" of foods. There were many that insisted on preparing pure born-bred pizza and others. They don't last long. For instance. Al Forno's Pizza. They cannot simply survive with just that handful of loyal cuatomers. My family misses it. 😔

@iqnaijnat 3 жыл бұрын

That Five Guys interlude was awesome.

@yeezeey4037 3 жыл бұрын

When I'm in a foreign country, the last thing I want to eat is hometown food. Perhaps once in a while just for reminiscing sake. Food defines greatly the culture of a place and I would love to immerse, to understand and to appreciate the culture of my host nation. Nevertheless good to hear perspective from an American. It is your opinion and I respect that :)

@americaninsingapore6405 3 жыл бұрын

I agree and eat local foods regularly! Local SG food is delicious! 😀 Like you, when I'm visiting a country I rarely seek out familiar foods. I think when you live somewhere full-time, though, it's nice to have a few familiar options. Luckily, lots of friendly people suggested places for me to try.

@user-mk3yl5fe4m 2 жыл бұрын

When you live there, it’s different. At some point you crave the food your used to.

@Tinpinming 3 жыл бұрын

i think following this video, we had one of the longest unbroken streak of rainy days. lol

@kismet2354 3 жыл бұрын

You hit it on the nail! Western food is “not quite right” in Singapore. That was mine & my husband’s thoughts exactly. We LOVE Singapore & Asian cuisines but, when homesickness takes hold, the only way to get good ol” comfort food, is to prepare it at home, using Grandma’s tried & trusted recipes.

@donaldirene 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly same sentiment that Singapore food isn't quite right in Australia. Chinese food isn't too right too. Its the usual sweet sour pork, fried spring rolls, fried wanton. Well its to cater to Aussies.

@keffinsg 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried PF Chang? Its downright horrid!

@Fakeslimshady Жыл бұрын

Is Astons that bad?

@peteryeng 2 жыл бұрын

You're spot on. I live in Singapore and the US. Love both countries. Yes, western food is always a little off. Steaks in the US are way better than in Singapore. I find Americans friendlier and more helpful (not in NYC or some areas). Thanks for candid description. Err, one more thing. Maybe not locking doors is not the best idea.

@derrickkua8440 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing perspective brother !

@Psychic84 3 жыл бұрын

Singapore is safe in terms of coronavirus situation.

@RonLarhz 3 жыл бұрын

Better than murica for sure. But not the best/100% safe of covid.

@iamefghwr4522 3 жыл бұрын

@@RonLarhz no place is 100% safe from something, same goes for crime rates

@forcexjr1566 3 жыл бұрын

We’re doing great, but we must not let our guards down. Aim to maintain 0 community case.

@Jaime-mq8lj 3 жыл бұрын

But that doesn't mean that we can just let loose. As a small country, people live very near each other which means that the virus can spread like wildlife. We still have to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread. Stay safe guys :D

@justananimeweeb6696 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jaime-mq8lj this is an another reason the goverment is SUPER strict.

@adrianyong8422 3 жыл бұрын

I think you have confused pizza, lasagna (italian) etc as American. There are American pixza chains or restaurants. Or try Jerry smoke house at Jalan Kayu or ribs ...one of the most US-like places.

@sheiladim5907 3 жыл бұрын

He misses American pizza, which is different from Italian pizza. At my place here in Illinois there is one family owned restaurant selling Italian pizza, always pack.

@sheiladim5907 3 жыл бұрын

Pizza, spaghetti and lasagna have become America's food. Friday is pizza day everywhere in America.

@michaelhuffines4978 3 жыл бұрын

For Pizza try ALT Pizza, there are a few outlets around. I also like Marche’s pizza. Those are the best two pizza places i have found here. Now if only I could find some Jimmy Dean sausage...! See you at 5 Guys.

@kongming1263 3 жыл бұрын

i live in asia, visited singapore countless of times. personally would like to see you review Singaporean food!

@americaninsingapore6405 3 жыл бұрын

What should I eat?

@h.l6849 3 жыл бұрын

@@americaninsingapore6405 Chin Chin Eating House, 19 Purvis St, Singapore 188598. Dish: Hainanese pork chop, salted egg prawn ball. Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, 466 Crawford Ln, #01-12, Singapore 190466. Local minced meat noodle. Be prepared for super long queues even on weekdays.. the queue got even linger after it received a Michelin star. A Noodle Story, Amoy Street Food Centre, 7 Maxwell Rd, Stall #01-39, Singapore 069111. Singapore style japanese ramen. Seemed quite popular among my foreign friends. Personally i am not that impressed. Expect long queue. This stall is only operating between 11 to 1.30.+ - pm on weekdays in the CBD.

@wf645 3 жыл бұрын

@@h.l6849 Hill street Tai Hwa pork noodle is overpriced and portions meh ... i will only bring out of town friends there or if near the area. Else, I do not even bother about it.

@vincecarlo 3 жыл бұрын

@@americaninsingapore6405 Durian; King of Fruit Rite of passage

@hiteshharora5661 3 жыл бұрын

I liked Singapore 🇸🇬 was there for a week in 2017 the only thing you sweat 24/7 it's humid I am from India but I still felt SG is more humid but much much cleaner than my country. Another thing I like about SG is they have strict laws and most of the people follow them. In my country people do the opposite of what the govt says 🙄

@wenshan9101 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, the govt should say the opposite then! Btw, most fear the fines for being uncooperative

@peepinR 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I agree about the humidity. I've lived in the Philippines and Central Florida and I thought knew what I was getting into. Was I wrong! I sweat likecrazy there

@Thongjx 3 жыл бұрын

For burgers, have you tried Potato Head Singapore at 36 Keong Saik Rd? Agree with you on Five Guys, it’s so much better than Shake Shack! 😆

@americaninsingapore6405 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard good things about Potato Head. I'll definitely try it! Thanks!

@alanphuaernie 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, echoing Potato Head. Do give it a try! 😀

@donaldirene 3 жыл бұрын

There is this wolf burger that friend recommended.

@Thongjx 3 жыл бұрын

@@donaldirene This is good too! :)

@Thongjx 3 жыл бұрын

@@americaninsingapore6405 Maybe make a video on it and share your thoughts with us 😆

@tojin 3 жыл бұрын

Not to mention we in Singapore can enjoy (with precautions) dining outside, watching movies etc thanks to how well the government has managed Covid-19 so far + most citizens following the rules.

@usernameisusername Жыл бұрын

Lol

@Emsyaz 3 жыл бұрын

Singapore is super safe. Thanks to the strict law and enforcement. But please remember, low crime doesn't mean no crime. Basic precautionary measures should still be taken such as not leaving your belongings unattended, and locking your house door when nobody's home.

@branlow1 3 жыл бұрын

Man this is a pretty good vid

@christophersantisteban4686 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. I m considering moving there

@americaninsingapore6405 3 жыл бұрын

It's a great spot! Good luck!

@AEqabi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u for the efforts. Could u do a video about the opportunities available for individual small investors, or angel investors and what it is like for those in the businesses landscape whether in a specific industry or in general. Thanks again for all the time and efforts.

@tanaesther9570 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mr American.🇸🇬

@oxygen88888 3 жыл бұрын

I can understand the homesick food feeling coz when we were in a western country the chinese food were not the chinese food "". Was it the element, atmosphere, the nature of the ingredients, ..........? But we enjoyed the western food very much. That was authentic.

@donaldirene 3 жыл бұрын

It's even harder to find authentic Singapore food overseas

@luhuang1476 3 жыл бұрын

If you are looking for good pizza, try Plank! They have amazing sourdough thin crust pizzas :) if u wana have deep dish pizza, try John’s Pizza. Can also try Spruce or PS cafe if you crave burgers, a drink, eggs benny or steak. ^^ Really good steak can try Ion Sky and Grill bar. Really good western here though are really pricey and seen more as a place to go to for afancy occasion. But hope this helps when you miss home :)

@Al-vw8qt Жыл бұрын

As Singapore has zilch natural resources or land, they need expats as they bring the money and the skill. Incentivise them with low taxes then raise it to them at a later date. Use then discard them, that's the strategy

@user-hx1op1gq7x 3 жыл бұрын

Reason why western food may be a little off to u is i guessing they try to adjust it a little to suit the locals' taste.

@Emsyaz 3 жыл бұрын

Don't think so. Most just dont know how to cook properly

@mysticker2u 3 жыл бұрын

Just like the chicken rice in US and UK.. never quite right..

@Dolline 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, true that - agree with you, if the food didn't suit local tongue they will have no business. Same like our chicken rice or seafood restaurant etc in UK and USA far off from our original taste just because we tried to make sure suitable for their taste.

@pheunthai 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you n mrs will try out all the local fare. Local food takes some getting used to, but once you've adapted the taste buds, you will really love the food here.

@americaninsingapore6405 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I eat at Hawker Centers/local fare a few times per week. They're delicious! Do you have any recommendations?

@share_accidental 3 жыл бұрын

@@americaninsingapore6405 whampoa hawker centre has a famous hokkien mee stall! my dad eats the noodles at least twice a month 😂

@americaninsingapore6405 3 жыл бұрын

@@share_accidental Thanks!

@sushisin377 3 жыл бұрын

@@americaninsingapore6405 Amoy hawker centre on weekdays only usually weekends not many stall open. Old airport road hawker and Maxwell hawker centre are popular ones. A lot of expat like Newton hawker centre but slightly a bit more expensive than other hawker centres still ok. Whampoa hawker centre there are 2 blocks. 1 block only open morning half day and another block full day. Both blocks next to each other. Enjoy it.

@ranvierion 3 жыл бұрын

Pig trotter soup, minced meat noodle, fried prawn noodle, fish soup, prawn noodles...oh the list goes on and on and on...

@anpr 3 жыл бұрын

Please talk about cycling in SG or how do u find cycling here?

@tc691kiing9 3 жыл бұрын

Not every American could afford to live in SGP and not every inch of SGP allow more immigrant to join, unless you are an expat with substantial wages. Nevertheless, there is no street bagger and homeless people here. And easily accessing the paradise islands and highland surrounding SGP. There are 2 seasons, dry summer and wet summer...

@christopherbong6639 3 жыл бұрын

Go to proper Italian, Spanish, Japanese restaurants. They surely got authentic food there.

@IM-sk4wj 3 жыл бұрын

Singapore has only 1 national language. The rest are official languages.

@srh2158 3 жыл бұрын

@Haha Hehe Singapore’s National language is Malay. And our official languages are English, Malay, Tamil and Mandarin.

@andrewchew2537 3 жыл бұрын

There are great western food as well. But most neighbourhood places target markets are towards local taste of local customers. In business sense, which do they earn more from, western food to suit local taste or “authentic western food” just to suit foreigners?

@BrianSmith-lo3mj Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making such a nice informative video. I have been thinking about moving to Singapore, but I was just wondering how the healthcare system is over there? (I ask this, because the healthcare system over here in the U.S. is severely flawed and broken, especially with the price of prescription meds being so expensive.

@cheryllim7728 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a born and bred Singaporean and I really agree with you on the point about the western food 🥲🥲🥲 there are SOME authentic places that serve food that is almost as good as places in America / Italy. Especially American barbecue :) would be great if you can do a video about food places in Singapore with authentic American food

@americaninsingapore6405 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@Tony.L9793 3 жыл бұрын

best of luck if you intend to become a singaporean, unless you have lots of money you can retire early, if not you will have to work till 70 years old then can retire

@lennylim3672 3 жыл бұрын

It a great idea to bring your grandma along when travel to Singapore.

@myas-3995 3 жыл бұрын

Actually food in SG is way cheaper than other countries, I am a Singaporean in Australia and over here in Oz it’s pretty expensive. In SG we have more cheap alternatives as well as fine dining. Safety is also a huge factor to move to a new country.

@Jess-ll8qg 3 жыл бұрын

OMG 😲 I knew quite a few Europeans operate western restaurants here in Singapore

@heriyantolim3260 3 жыл бұрын

I have lived in Singapore for at least a year and the trust is high like really high. I even saw one person chop(no not saw the table to half but like occupies the table) using a key car a fricking KEY CAR. The price for cars at Singapore is not cheap(in my perspective).

@Emsyaz 3 жыл бұрын

I love my country Singapore. So grateful to God for being born here

@Colegegreen 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear this “ bad habit”. I have left home 34 years ago. I have never saw this “action” occupied a table using tissue pack or car key. I wondered who started it? So unacceptable, to me.

@bhuvanamani9151 2 жыл бұрын

I have lost and found a gold pendant while there. Also forgotten my wallet on the shoe stand outside my place and found it . Agree with the humidity and heat but am more than happy with Indian veg cuisines and options. Best is the mrt . Cant wait to go back.💕🇸🇬

@ishudshutup 3 жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you're talking about. My theory on Pizzas and Burgers is that a lot of restaurants are established by westerners from Europe and Australia who don't traditionally eat pizzas and burgers like Americans. The rest of the world doesn't have a tradition of specializing in all types of pizzas from flat, to deep dish pies, to NYC, doughy, etc etc. Even burgers aren't done properly by Australians, they'll make the beef very chunky and chewy (I guess to make it more steak like?). In the US, beef patties, no matter their thickness, will be fairly well ground.

@edwardgoeij 3 жыл бұрын

Want to notch up your convenience? Get a NFC phone and tap to Bus/MRT for travelling (goodbye MRT cards). Then, get an electronic lock for your house (goodbye keys).

@SuccessforLifester 3 жыл бұрын

I have a NFC phone and I use it for Samsung pay linked to my credit card. How do we use it for MRT?

@shermanlo1880 3 жыл бұрын

We're glad to have you in Singapore! Just subscribed to your channel

@donmichaelangelo 2 жыл бұрын

Why? You sarong party ah

@shermanlo1880 2 жыл бұрын

@@donmichaelangelo Got a problem with that, you can take it elsewhere lmao

@hungryfatpotato 2 жыл бұрын

For just earn money, I’ll go to Singapore. For retirement life, I’ll go to USA or other country side places.

@johnnychow9417 3 жыл бұрын

Last Tuesday morning I saw you cycling in Jurong East, Singapore, right? I think I had seen you

@kokleongling4596 3 жыл бұрын

Actually western food like pizza, McDonald’s, KFC, Pastamanic etc. They still exist in Singapore. Although they are not ordinary!!!

@edzehoo 3 жыл бұрын

Pastamania ? Oh puhlease..

@hamydunn9183 3 жыл бұрын

I am sure he is not talking about McDonald, KFC, etc. There are numerous family restaurants.

@encryp4558 3 жыл бұрын

@@hamydunn9183 I live in Sg and I was standing in front of a KFC just now😉

@hamydunn9183 3 жыл бұрын

@@encryp4558 So?

@vincecarlo 3 жыл бұрын

Junk food Crap

@foxtwo 3 жыл бұрын

What you said about Grandma's cooking is exactly right. Even the local dishes don't do justice to the dishes Grandma used to make - Curry Fish Head, Rice dumplings, Roasted Pork etc. Everything is so commercialised that the "love" is lost in the food and the only thing left is just.. ingredients, and condiments. Soul-less. Well that's how my Grandma described it 😁🤣😂

@SIGNALacquired 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it tasted good, is because you're freeloading off Grandma's food. :)

@vincecarlo 3 жыл бұрын

@@SIGNALacquired 👍👏👏👏🐃🤣🐃

@healthytruth1363 9 ай бұрын

ARE YOU INSANE ❓️❓️ WHO CAN COOK LIKE YOUR GRANDMA ❓️❓️ OBVIOUSLY......YOU DONT EXPECT EVERY VENDOR OR SHOP OWNERS CAN COOK AS WELL AS YOUR GRANDMA ❗️❗️❗️ BE REALISTIC........YOU SIMPLY ARE NOT ❗️❗️❗️❗️

@yamhweeyeo3089 2 жыл бұрын

Respect the core values of citizens of Singapore and you should be fine. We value social order over and above western (read: American) style human rights or freedom. Freedom of speech is based on the courage to be responsible for one's words or actions or both. We are western in outlook but deep down we are Asian and every bit proud of it. Singapore loves and appreciates our neighbouring countries. Please bear all these in mind.

@multiNchannel Жыл бұрын

Hey I lived in Singapore for 3 years and am thinking of moving to the U.S. Which country do you think you would live for the rest of your life if you had to pick one?

@sourdurian2839 3 жыл бұрын

when he mentioned VPN, i thought he was gonna mention Nord VPN as a sponsor lmao

@Gurugurustan 3 жыл бұрын

Commonwealth is one of the oldest towns in Singapore.

@neoshock3 3 жыл бұрын

Queenstown not Commonwealth.

@Richard.Cabeza 2 жыл бұрын

I WISH there was a way for foreigners to obtain some sort of a long term "retirement" visa. I've been living in Thailand for years and I need a change. I'd much rather be based out of SG for Asian travel.

@dreamyfizfiz5342 3 жыл бұрын

You absolutely 💯 right the food here sucks can't find really good Western here and I miss that...!!!! I can't wait for covid to be over coz I missing florida and california 😍😍

@NewmaticKe 3 жыл бұрын

Food in the US sucks, cant find decent cha kway tiao when I was in NY

@19sp49 3 жыл бұрын

I like visiting Singapore. I've swept through there many times, pre-covid, for work. I'd would suggest not skylarking here, let alone anything worse. Don't get drunk and be a clown. A lot of foreigners have fallen foul of the law for little things, and then have enjoyed their extended stay in a prison cell before being kicked out the country.

@Piggypuggy 3 жыл бұрын

Just think of chicken rice.. laksa.. oyster omelette.. Hokkien mee.. roti prata.. chilli crab.. Bak Chor Mee.. char siew rice.. HAWKER FOOD!! no need to think about al other factors already..... 🤣😋

@jediv3381 3 жыл бұрын

It's true i cant find any good pizza in Singapore .. burgers you can find shake shack .. For nice western food you can go Hot Tomato restaurants.

@52muimui 3 жыл бұрын

There are so nany good foid out there , why pizza?

@louislim1151 2 жыл бұрын

@@52muimui Pathetic. One short sentence/question, and three mistakes.

@Woohoohaha 3 жыл бұрын

Try Red Eye Smoke House at Cavan Road. Very authentic barbeque ribs. Some say it is better than back home.

@americaninsingapore6405 3 жыл бұрын

I'm putting it on my list! Thanks!

@visualreinventionsingapore 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, welcome to Singapore!

@Wong_wong565 3 жыл бұрын

Singapore belongs to everyone! We welcome all foreign talents!

@boyan619 3 жыл бұрын

Singapore belongs to everyone??? u must be joking also only u n JUNTA PAP need fts but Singaporeans commoners need FWS

@Wong_wong565 3 жыл бұрын

@@boyan619 XD

@Sone_carat90 3 жыл бұрын

@@boyan619 singapore belongs to everyone. Everyone will have their place here in Singapore. Just like how our forefathers were migrants and they worked hard to build this country.

@vincecarlo 3 жыл бұрын

@@boyan619 Local CPF Withdrawal age is moving target; keeps changing. When Foreigners leave they withdraw All CPF n leave. Amazing isn't it🤨🧐

@kageyamareijikun 3 жыл бұрын

pretty sure OP was being sarcastic to make fun of the PM's remark

@tonytrap 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to branch out my asphalt business in Singapore ! Are there such things as municipality maintenance there? Haha thanks!

@josephkrager4180 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any advice for an American, living in American, wanting to move to Singapore and become an Ex-pat? My wife is Singaporean and we'd love to move there full time, but would need a job first. All attempts to find something as an IT professional have been unfruitful.

@americaninsingapore6405 2 жыл бұрын

Finding a job in SG is different for every profession. I don't work in IT so I don't think I can offer much advice. However, some of our friends work for global companies and transferred to SG within the company. Many people take that route into SG. I hope you can find a position!

@hengkipurwanto2020 3 жыл бұрын

Singapore in surface is clean, discipline but I wonder about sanitation, MSG in food

@office434 3 жыл бұрын

You can request for no MSG when ordering food or just avoid place/s that have MSG pre-made food like l usually do when looking for daily meal. As for sanitation depends on what you are referring to. For me, l avoid mrt toilets as much as l can and always go to the malls as they are slightly better. I am a Singaporean by the way😊

@emokia15 3 жыл бұрын

Hands down cleaner than most countries I have been to, only losing to Japan. Japan is insanely clean.

@Your.Uncle.AngMoh 3 жыл бұрын

Two-thirds of Singaporeans have English as their "at home" language. Even still, don't use your home slang, speak slowly, and learn some of the local "Singlish" or at least the Singaporean interpretations and pronunciations of words. Food is not expensive if you eat as a local. Eat Western food and it will cost you a bomb, as almost all of it is imported. 24 to 26 degrees overnight, 32 to 34 degrees during the day- yes, Singapore is METRIC like almost the entire rest of the world- and year-round humidity averages 83 per cent. Okay. Pizza. Most of the popular pizzas use turkey meat where you would normally expect pork, for obvious reasons. McDonald's and KFC also have unique menu items for Singapore, but the usual favourites are there. #MyRights #My Freedoms #MyGuns all mean very little in Singapore. The common good is very much favoured over the rights of the individual. Boat rockers get slapped down pretty hard and fast in Singapore.

@garymoh4828 2 жыл бұрын

Well, daytime temperature from 32 to 34 deg, to some westerners might think that is not too "hot" because some of them live in places where the temperature could up to 40 deg in the summer but very low humidity, therefore their sweat dry up very fast. They did not consider the high humidity in SG where the mean annual relative humidity is 83.9%. Therefore the sweat will not dry up very fast.

@aljunyao3609 2 жыл бұрын

@@garymoh4828 they are just a frog in the well...even the kids knew singapore is at equator...but the expat dun know...feel shame on them..we learned that in school...but they not educated with it.

@MM-dg4bb 2 жыл бұрын

Although English is widely spoken, the thick accents, poor grammar and heavy use if "Singlish" make it difficult to understand people at times

@jackjackyphantom8854 2 жыл бұрын

To be honest, yes English may be widely spoken in Singapore, but a lot of locals have poor grammar skills and their pronunciations can be hard to understand. Singapore is definitely overrated.

@anchored555 Жыл бұрын

@@jackjackyphantom8854 Most Singaporeans are at least bilingual. Those who are older often speak as many as three or more languages. Overrated? How many languages do you speak?

@leeyokepeng2209 3 жыл бұрын

You can use credit card to pay for all your rides too. You don't need to top up the value every now n then

@NotTomS 2 жыл бұрын

Spent 10+ years commuting to Singapore and India, and other parts in Asia... Plenty of Italian food oriented places with spot on Italy based servings... Plenty of other Western style and not so western style places too... I absolutely loved the foodie attitude in Singapore... Will be experimenting living as a expat retired person once the borders reopen... cost of living? (just don't expect to own a car) about the same average as being on the left coast. Only negative is no long term visa offered... PR available, but you really need to be sponsored by a big business... otherwise, lots of border run trips...

@weshz2429 3 жыл бұрын

I am living in San francisco. But I dislike America. I miss Singapore. Wish can go back soon.

@f2cp 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome and thanks for your very generous comments.

@mschacha2200 3 жыл бұрын

totally i agree with you i working here Singapore is safe 🇸🇬💕

@wisetour4ever 3 жыл бұрын

It’s safe in most of the counties with Chinese-related cultures such as Vietnam Japan Korea

@maximus6884 2 жыл бұрын

Singapore treats foreigners differently. 1. You can't let your spouse stay with you unless you earn a v. High salary. During pandemic and even now, foreigners are not allowed to leave sg without risking job as per ICA. But others can do so! Smoking is allowed in HDBs! Your home gets filled w9th smoke there is nothing you can do about it.