Hi, I was offered a job in singapore, does S$2500 would be sufficient enough for me to live there?

Question

hi guys, thanks for the info's to make it specific,
S$2500 per month, and the position is programmer.

and its a regular position.

Answer 1

estimatedf average monthly bills:
Rent for 1 room: $300

Electricity: $50, without air-con
Gas: $40 (if you cook)
Water: $50
Telephone: min $25 for fixed home line, if your usage is high, might cost around $50
Mobile: $30 onwards (depends on own usage)
Cable/TV: We have free local programs, for cable is around $20 onwards depending on how many channels you have
Transport: $100
Food: $200

Total cost around S$800, other expenses wise is up to you to do your budgeting, so $2500 defintely would defintely be ok, cheers

Answer 2

Yes, SGD2500 per month is enough. Since this is your first job in Singapore, you cannot demand yet. After a year, ask for a raise. Especially if your in IT, SGD3,000 or higher is better.

My two single girl-friends who live there share a room which cost them S$250 per month each.They get free snacks and drinks with their company so they just shell out money for lunch and dinner, which totals less than $5.

They do not go out frequently and just cook at home. Entertainment mostly at home watching dvds. Other travels on a minimum. New clothes and shoes (shopping) only once a month. Total expenses a month is around S$1500.

Answer 3

More than normal, if you are to live like the local medium high income type of lifestyle. Many have less than S$6000, but are comfortably in Singapore. But if you party every other night, S$6K will be too little. Yet again, if you consider that is normal lifestyle, it is your choice. Singapore is well connected by the public transport. However, if you choose to drive, you may have to bear the cost. However, 2 wheelers are cheap. Food is cheap in Singapore at the local hawker stall. Clean and nice too. But if you eat in restaurant every other day, things will be different. Cooking will be cheaper.

Answer 4

http://www.singaporeedu.gov.sg/htm/liv/liv01.htm
The standard of living in Singapore is amongst the highest in Asia. Compared to countries in western continents, the cost of living here is relatively low, and basic items like food and clothing are very reasonably priced.

Estimates are based on living expenses for one person, not a family.
Item
Cost per month




Accommodation
$200 - $1,500
(rental varies with geographical area, type of accommodation, demand, facilities provided and the number of people sharing)



Utilities
$50 - $80
(not applicable for boarding schools)



Food
$300 - $450 (Based on $10-$15 a day for 3 meals)
Note: Included in boarding fees, Boarding Schools usually provide two meals a day. Not included in room rates, Halls of Residence normally offer meals at extra charge.



Public Transport
$20 - $100
(varies with types of student concession pass)



Telecommunications
From $30
(varies with usage and promotional packages subscribed)



Books & Stationery
$30 - $100
(varies with course)



Medical Hospitalisation Insurance


$5 - $300 (depending on insurance policy)



Personal expenses

$100 - $200
(varies with individuals)
(clothes, toiletries, entertainment, haircut, miscellaneous)

hope it helps

Answer 5

Hi, That is equal to about $1,600. If that is $1,600 you should be living on a lavish life style, but check local real estate.

Answer 6

$2500 a month is certainly enough. But if it is $2500 A YEAR, then no, not really.

Answer 7

2500 us dollars? per week? or year?

1 Singapore dollar = 0.647332988 U.S. dollars -- like 65 cents.

Answer 8

$2500, how long? Be specific.

Answer 9

2500 a year? What job were you offered? Wiping ppl's asses?

Answer 10

yes