SINGAPORE EXPATS FORUM
Singapore Expat Forum and Message Board for Expats in Singapore & Expatriates Relocating to Singapore

Hey everyone, I need a credit card to pay for employment related spending (entertainment & phone). I get paid back the expenses at the end of the month but my Salary doesn't allow me to offset these costs and still have enough income remaining to live on. I'm earning below $45k a month. Are there an...

anyone watching Bundesliga start to the season tonight? get in touch

Hey guys,

My name is Lloyd, 23 from the UK, working out here.
I arrived on Saturday and happy to meet any of you. We could do something tonight or tomorrow night if there isn't anything organised yet?

Hi guys,

what is the deal on health insurance out there as an Expat?

What cover is given by the government and would you recommend some form of private insurance? Mine in the UK is about to expire.

Thanks

Thanks for all the words of wisdom so far everyone. I've taken on board everything that's been mentioned and have upped my budget to $800/month, to the delight of my family! I have found a few places, whose interior seems respectable. Have you guys got any clues on the locations? One apartment is in...

Yeah that'll do, two pots/pans. Veg, pasta, some meats etc. Nothing extravagant.
From the previous comments it sounds like what is and what isn't allowed to be cooked should be clearly defined with the landlord before moving in?

3 Decades! Wow, hell of a tan then!

Thanks for the security tip, good to hear that the entire city is very safe. I won't have to worry about getting into scraps or violent situations, I've never been in one and hopefully never will.

Whilst on the point of ghettos. What areas and neighbourhoods should I really avoid? Seeing as there will probably be a fair few low budget offers in those areas.

Regards

:D I just committed to it, in hindsight it seems a bit rash obviously, I could've picked more lucrative positions in Europe but I just fancied coming out here. Pretty naive but best make the most of it now eh! Really? Groceries that expensive in Singapore? I've found wherever I've lived (admittedly ...

What's the lowest budget I have to commit to if I want to be able to cook? Having some hobs should be enough.

Thanks for all the info everyone, I appreciate the local knowledge and not having to find this all out once I've arrived and started doing viewings.

Thanks for all the infos :) Yes sadly my budget is that low, though having spent 4 years at Uni I'm well used to places which aren't the classiest. I don't mind sharing facilities so a master bedroom is not a problem, as this is a 6 month placement to start with I don't mind not having the greatest ...

Hello all, I'm moving to Singapore in 10 days to start my first post uni job/internship. Although I'm looking forward to a new cultural experience, this is the first time I've lived outside of Europe and thus have a few questions which I hope someone has the time to answer. They mainly focus around ...