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

Would love to meet new friends since most of my friends have family commitments so they don't go out much or my colleagues. Looking for like minded people who are not into any freaky stuff, non party animals and not really big on drinking. Just anyone to hang with - coffee, casual dinner (nothing fa...

hi, are you guys still meeting up at Brewerz? Would love to join and meet new people. Let me know where is the meeting point.

Hi everyone,

For those who have been to Bali and used a tour guide, can anyone recommend me a reasonably priced and reliable Bali tour guide to take us around to see the sights?

Also pls feel to to give us any suggestions as to hotels/areas to stay/avoid.

Thanks!

Hi mcarolina, I am basically in the same position as you are, arrived in Singapore from NY abt 7 months ago and not much success on the job front as well. I had volunteered in NY previously and was also thinking of volunteering. Have you found anything so far? p/s: Would you like to meet up for coff...

I brought the lamps over from the US because I thought there was a chance I could convert them without too much of a hassle and also since they were quite expensive I didn't want to sell them for 30-40% of the original price.

thanks everyone for your suggestions.

Hi, I have a floor lamp and 2 bedside table lamps that I brought from the US. All of them have dimmers. Can anyone tell me where is the best place to convert the lamps and change the dimmer from 110v to 240v here in Singapore? does anyone who have done it before know approximately how much it would ...

do any of you give ang pows to your condo's security guard(s), and if so, how much is a good amount? Thanks!

yes rhino, you are absolutely right, my mistake, should have seen more carefully what the salary was.

I agree with ksl, I don't think S$90k is a good offer.Except for lower tax rates, living expenses are getting higher and higher in Singapore. Is there any room for renegotiationg your offer in SIngapore? however, at the end of the day, you and your family should decide whether you all want to go thr...

if you are looking to stay in a new/relatively new condo (with all its varieties facilities e.g. swimming pool, bbq pit etc) within the central area ie District 9,10,11, for a 1 bedroom, it would be around S$4-5k. As for monthly expenses, budget around S$500 for all utilites and tvcable/internet/mob...

Hi, we just moved from NY as well and were in the same thought process as you and your wife. We finally decided to rent mainly because we didn't know the areas in Singapore well enough and as you said the prices are very high now especially with the new developments. So we are waiting to see what ha...

You would definitely be able to rent 1 bedroom for $6-$7K in a brand new development - e.g. ICON - closer to CBD, Residences at Evelyn, the Metz - closer to the Orchard shopping area. I think all brand new developments/newer developments have pool and gym facilities - so worries there. Although with...

Hi Inga,

am new in town so that's why I am still free during the day
Guess I will join you girls the next time you all meet, won't be able to make it this Thurs.

Hi Super_Star,

Got your msg, thanks! Replied to your email.

Any chance we could do it during the day? would be better for me...
if not anyone who is free during daytime want to meet up on Wed/Thurs afternoon for coffee near Robertson Walk? let me know.....