my friend, her husband and their baby are planning to come to singapore in january. they are planning to take an hdb house with two bedrooms. they usually cook veg food and rarely go out to dinner. can anybody provide me with the expeneses of the following things..
travelling by bus/ train
gas
electricity and water (no aircon)
tax
newspaper
cable tv
food
thank you
2006-09-10 18:35:34 · 18 answers · asked by kritika 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Singapore
many ppl owe loansharks money
2006-09-11 15:05:20 · answer #1 · answered by Xhxhxhtfhhxgfhghfxxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Singapore is one of the most expensive places on earth to live. There is no minimum wage. Nurses and medical technologists make enough to survive, but not to be very comfortable. Be prepared to live in a high rise, and to eat local food in a hawker centre, which is the only cheap thing in Singapore.
2016-03-27 06:36:25 · answer #2 · answered by Greta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The job seeker can either live rather cheaply in Singapore, or can live a life of luxury. Salaries are competitive, and numerous benefits (such as recreation facilities and bonuses) make working here a rewarding experience.
Food is relatively cheap in Singapore. Food courts (which are often air-conditioned) or what are commonly called hawkers' centers are recommended for an inexpensive, hearty meal. However, restaurant prices are higher.
Those on expatriate compensation packages may also receive additional benefits, such as transportation/car allowances, housing, childcare, payment of school fees, entertainment allowances, and work-related benefits.
2006-09-11 02:18:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend can get a 3-room HDB (2 Bedrooms).
Renting a room in Singapore cost $700~$900 (depends on area)
CC Charge @ $50
PUB (gas, Electricity & water) @ approxi. $70~110 for a unit with no aircon.
newspaper @ $22~24 per month. We do have free chinese & English newspaper during weekday @ all mrt station, but you must be there early to grab one for yourself.
we pay GST (5%) to all goods we buy, some merchants will absorb the GST some not. then for income more than $20k per year we are liable to personal income tax @ 3.75% for resident. You may check it up at this website www.iras.gov.sg
cable TV for basic group is around $25/=per month. check this www.starhub.com.sg
Bus/MRT fare for 1~8 stops is around $0.80 ($0.62 for ez link) check this http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/
Food is rather cheap if you do cooking yourself. $1/$2 for vegetables, 1 chicken (small) @ $3~5. Fishes, range from $0.69 per 100gms.
http://www.expatsingapore.com/enjoying/index.shtml
http://www.pub.gov.sg/home/index.aspx
2006-09-10 19:05:46 · answer #4 · answered by halloween 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to the research, Singapore's total expenditures are ranked at 17th for first quarter of 2006. First in the line is Korean, followed by Japan. We're 17th and we were ranked at 34th in 2005. Go figure.
2006-09-12 17:52:36 · answer #5 · answered by isabsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
travelling by bus/train - $100
gas -$40
electricity and water - $80
tax - annual, depends on income
newspaper - $30
cable - $40 (basic channels)
food - hawker prices will be about $3 per person per meal; food court will be around $4
$3 x 2 meals x 30days = $180 (per person)
you mentioned sometimes they cook so they can cut down expenses on food.
i am doing an estimation. hope this helps.
2006-09-10 19:09:46 · answer #6 · answered by ash 7 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
About, $40 a day.
2006-09-11 15:47:56 · answer #7 · answered by Cat Commander 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
expensive. 80 cents for paper. 50$ for cable. 20% tax rate
2006-09-13 18:19:20 · answer #8 · answered by Baby_Apocalypse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i juz giv u a summary for the expenses..
68% of ur nett income
2006-09-11 07:20:47 · answer #9 · answered by kzzxguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
around 1,100 sing dollars per month
2006-09-10 19:54:59 · answer #10 · answered by Jose S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋