Singapore Expats

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by Vidatrix
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:35 pm
Forum: Computer, Internet, Phone & Electronics
Topic: Where can I unlock my iPhone 5?
Replies: 17
Views: 19120

Where can I unlock my iPhone 5?

Can anyone kindly help me out? I need to get my iPhone 5 unlocked ASAP so I can sign up with one of the providers here.

If not, is selling it the ONLY option? :(
by Vidatrix
Sun, 07 Jul 2013 5:43 pm
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: 3 month rent
Replies: 6
Views: 3361

- If you engage an agent to represent you, you will also need to pay him 1/2 the deposit as a fee. Note: if the agent is the advertiser, he is generally representing the landlord and you don't have to pay him. Note that you do not *need* an agent, and their price is 100% negotiable. They will stron...
by Vidatrix
Sun, 07 Jul 2013 9:28 am
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Is $ $ 5000 monthly enough to live by per month?
Replies: 15
Views: 17810

The biggest expenses here for foreigners is roughly: 1) Housing - $2.5k-$25k a month, likely 3.5-5k range for an average unit. 2) School fees for children - ~$3k per child per month? +/- 20% based on the school, discount for additional kids, but always going up. 3) Personal vehicles - $1k-$2k per m...
by Vidatrix
Sun, 30 Jun 2013 7:59 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Is $ $ 5000 monthly enough to live by per month?
Replies: 15
Views: 17810

Our money is overseas and we only bring in what we use. So, average food, entertainment etc for a family of 4 with a dog is around 3.5k for us. I don't skimp on toiletries, booze, cleaning products or food, we run a motorbike and do a fair few activities and eat out at least twice a week. I'm sure ...
by Vidatrix
Sun, 30 Jun 2013 7:15 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Is $ $ 5000 monthly enough to live by per month?
Replies: 15
Views: 17810

+1. More than ample, especially if you are single. You could eat out every night on this. I am a single professional. No familial obligations ( spouse / partner, children, pets etc ). I am shocked though that the rental prices are excruciatingly high. I managed to find a decent condo with all the a...
by Vidatrix
Sun, 30 Jun 2013 7:12 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Is $ $ 5000 monthly enough to live by per month?
Replies: 15
Views: 17810

Thank you very much for responding :) I was reading a lot of articles and talking to a few friends ( who have lived and worked in Singapore ) and they always gave me mixed answers and opinions. But basically, the answers veered more towards the " Singapore is very expensive ". Do you know of the med...
by Vidatrix
Sun, 30 Jun 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Is $ $ 5000 monthly enough to live by per month?
Replies: 15
Views: 17810

Is $ $ 5000 monthly enough to live by per month?

Hello all, I am moving to Singapore in a few days. The amount I put up is AFTER rent, utilities, internet and mobile have already been paid ( total monthly salary : $ 8500 ). Is this enough to live by in Singapore every month? My spending habits are balanced. I eat everyday at home as I can cook ver...

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