don't hesitate grab it, amazing place, ppl, food, culture, close for travelling to many others destinations from there, advanced tech,clean & safe + so much more. Go for it, enjoy it.
As a Singaporean here, I would say all the above are correct. Just be prepared to spend your life 'rushing' for everything (I really mean it!!!) - they called it KIASU. Travelling to Kuala Lumpur takes you at most 3.5hr @ 120km/hr. Singaporeans go aborad for holidays. Therefore I's suggest you to do the same.
3. "Nothing is Free" you want something you have to pay for it, try using the MRT toilets.
4. A vast variety of food to choose. Try the Chili Crabs.
5. Electronics are cheap and updated. The Great Singapore Sale
6. Justice System is swift and fair, any dispute is usually settle within a week max.
7. Public Transport is very efficient Second to Japan in my opinion.
8. Singaporeans are very polite and well-mannered. All of them served the Armed Forces until a certain age expect some locals to be recalled for "Active Duty" every now and Then.
9. Cost of Living is very Steep, most of your income will go to your monthly rental unless company provide you one.
10. Family Entertainment is perfect.
11. Night Life is well and alive.
12. No restriction in buying Alcohol.
13. Just avoid the bubble gum and the temptation to take any flowers and/or fruits from the trees located within the city. That spell trouble if you get caught.
14. The Red Light District is Sanction by the Goverment. All the "employees" have permits, pay and fill-up their income taxes form. Mostly expats
15. Over there Durian is the King of All Fruits. OK LAH..
nice place, very clean, urban living. although small but Malaysia is up north accesible by causeway and have thosand of places to go. a lot of singaporean spend their weekend in nearby malaysian state of johore bahru or even driving 5 hrs to kuala lumpur
it's also a fine city -- or a "city of fines" as they say, because everything has a fine (eg. smoking in certain prohibited areas; disposing of garbage --even a cigarette butt; jaywalking, etc.) Cameras are all around so people are really law-abiding because of fear of slashing :P you will hardly see uniformed policemen roaming around because they have a lot of Civilian police; and since there are cameras everywhere.. crimes are very minimal.
oh, and chewing gum is prohibited in the whole country. I personally tried to sneak in small pack of HappyDent from Malaysia, and their xrays saw it. Amazing! My husband almost disowned me! haha
the cost of living is very high. And yes, accommodation is steep!
my husband and I stayed there for 2 years, and we weren't able to save much.
but transport system is the best -- you will hardly feel the need for a car :P sights and tourist spots are incomparable; shopping is amazing -- all the big brands are there -- a bit expensive though; food selection is wide and soo yummy :)
As far as I remember, income tax for expats is around 15% per month. But at the end of the year, all the tax you paid will be given back to you, and you just pay the government 15% of that amount. That why we looove tax filing season in Singapore, like the months of May to June, because you get back all the tax you paid so it feels like Xmas bonus that time of the year. And you remit only 15% of that to the government :D
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nicaq25 - Yes. The best "Buk Kut Teh" shop is in Geylang and Buk Kut Teh is one of favourites:)
Ban Spoon Feeding not Me
yourself to Geylang??? ooohh!!!!
Singapore is little isle which is stuffed of almost everything. Now as crowded.
A former british colony carries all typical british constructed monuments and also modern ones.
There are heritage walks, nature walks( 3 national parks in singapore) and lots of nightlife !
Money is the main criterion ! No free lunches.
Surrounding countries particularly Malaysia, Thailand and Bali island are worth visiting from Singapore during holidays.
If you like discipline than this is the place !
Regards
Stop giving advice. He has decided not to go said no to the offer because of his new found love in Qatar:(
Ban Spoon Feeding not Me
don't hesitate grab it, amazing place, ppl, food, culture, close for travelling to many others destinations from there, advanced tech,clean & safe + so much more. Go for it, enjoy it.
Make sure to have a trip to Geylang :)
Ban Spoon Feeding not Me
As a Singaporean here, I would say all the above are correct. Just be prepared to spend your life 'rushing' for everything (I really mean it!!!) - they called it KIASU. Travelling to Kuala Lumpur takes you at most 3.5hr @ 120km/hr. Singaporeans go aborad for holidays. Therefore I's suggest you to do the same.
Thumbs up for:
1. Transportation system
2. Food ... food .... food
3. Nightlife - you can spend till you're broke
4. Shopping - it's a paradise
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way better than here, friendly people, good shopping and beautiful clean country.
I love singapore! its my favorite place in all the countries i've been to. its very safe, good food, good people. Fun!
Living my Pink Life dream...
1. A very Clean City
2. Goverment impose Income Tax
3. "Nothing is Free" you want something you have to pay for it, try using the MRT toilets.
4. A vast variety of food to choose. Try the Chili Crabs.
5. Electronics are cheap and updated. The Great Singapore Sale
6. Justice System is swift and fair, any dispute is usually settle within a week max.
7. Public Transport is very efficient Second to Japan in my opinion.
8. Singaporeans are very polite and well-mannered. All of them served the Armed Forces until a certain age expect some locals to be recalled for "Active Duty" every now and Then.
9. Cost of Living is very Steep, most of your income will go to your monthly rental unless company provide you one.
10. Family Entertainment is perfect.
11. Night Life is well and alive.
12. No restriction in buying Alcohol.
13. Just avoid the bubble gum and the temptation to take any flowers and/or fruits from the trees located within the city. That spell trouble if you get caught.
14. The Red Light District is Sanction by the Goverment. All the "employees" have permits, pay and fill-up their income taxes form. Mostly expats
15. Over there Durian is the King of All Fruits. OK LAH..
"singaporean spend their weekend in nearby malaysian state of johore bahru"
They go there to buy even Groceries :)
Ban Spoon Feeding not Me
I stayed in Singapore for 15 years. let me know what you want to know?
Ban Spoon Feeding not Me
nice place, very clean, urban living. although small but Malaysia is up north accesible by causeway and have thosand of places to go. a lot of singaporean spend their weekend in nearby malaysian state of johore bahru or even driving 5 hrs to kuala lumpur
it's also a fine city -- or a "city of fines" as they say, because everything has a fine (eg. smoking in certain prohibited areas; disposing of garbage --even a cigarette butt; jaywalking, etc.) Cameras are all around so people are really law-abiding because of fear of slashing :P you will hardly see uniformed policemen roaming around because they have a lot of Civilian police; and since there are cameras everywhere.. crimes are very minimal.
oh, and chewing gum is prohibited in the whole country. I personally tried to sneak in small pack of HappyDent from Malaysia, and their xrays saw it. Amazing! My husband almost disowned me! haha
***lucky*wifey***
accessible, drivers are smart & cautious to drive. Very systematic when it comes to office transactions.
the cost of living is very high. And yes, accommodation is steep!
my husband and I stayed there for 2 years, and we weren't able to save much.
but transport system is the best -- you will hardly feel the need for a car :P sights and tourist spots are incomparable; shopping is amazing -- all the big brands are there -- a bit expensive though; food selection is wide and soo yummy :)
As far as I remember, income tax for expats is around 15% per month. But at the end of the year, all the tax you paid will be given back to you, and you just pay the government 15% of that amount. That why we looove tax filing season in Singapore, like the months of May to June, because you get back all the tax you paid so it feels like Xmas bonus that time of the year. And you remit only 15% of that to the government :D
***lucky*wifey***
Yes, Nice and clean city
Very green and you do not have to worry about transportation
A lot of taxis and MRT (train) system is efficient
Plenty of shopping malls (no family day rules) and entertainment outlets
expect your working environment to be fast moving and people there tend to be workaholic (expect to work overtime)
when it comes to food. Progressive country,nice malls.
Accommodation is costly though. So you'll be working as what?
Great place, clean and safe. Expensive accommodation though.