EUROPEANS MOVING IN SINGAPORE 🇸🇬 The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

#singapore #singaporevlog #planetdodo
After for years of travelling around the world two Romanians pick up their 30 kgs backpacks and decide to settle in the most expensive country in Asia: Singapore ! How is it like to change your life from a full time travel creator - to living in one of the smallest countries in the world, how can you find rent in Singapore, how expensive Singapore actually is and is it worth moving here? Watch the video and find out!
We're going to talk about Singaporean food, the Singapore way of life lah, the mindset shift and the pros and cons of moving to Singapore as a foreigner. This video is packed with useful information, prices, tips and tricks for helping out other like us who decide to make Singapore their home.
So watch until the end and let's figure life in Singapore out together!
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About us:
Mike and Gigi, two Romanians with a corporate background, decided to stop being full time digital nomads after four years of travel and choose Singapore as their base of operations.

[@MrGarySim]

It's so nice that you're willing to live in a HDB, and getting close to the locals. Take your time to explore the neighbourhoods and the local habits. Enjoy!

[@j.t1682]

Hope you got a good deal. Apartments in Singapore can be extremely expensive but safety, security , cleanliness and food choices are hard to beat. Welcome to Singapore!❤

[@chalayan]

A big warm welcome that you guys chose Singapore as your home for now. Hope everything will go smoothly and well :)

[@rocketsteel]

You guys are welcomed, because you are both genuine and nice. Not like the other couple. Always complaining.

[@mkngpauline]

Fascinating to see why you chose to live in Spore, the tiniest and most expensive dot in SE Asia to the envy of many of its neighbours! Hahaha, welcome to our home and hope your adventures here warm your hearts and create beautiful memories for you both❤

[@lostinasia888]

Congrats! Welcome to my country !!! Love your channel ❤

[@ganhaithong2097]

Welcome here to Singapore 🇸🇬 🙏 U have no worries of food in singapore.

[@Dennis-kp2bc]

Hi Planet Dodo, Welcome to Singapore hope both of you have a great and enjoyable stay.

[@djowen5189]

Good place, congrats😊always love the food in Singapore too, take care guys, nice watching❤

[@glennchua9043]

I hope you both get a good deal for the HDB flat, cheaper option apart from eating at local hawker centers and food court, you can go to supermarket to buy your own stuffs and cook at home. Perhaps your Neighbours are kind enough they may cook somethings for you to welcome you both and learn our local culture. Can't wait for your new adventure here in Singapore. And hope you like the new home. Cheers!🤗✌

[@cecilialim2296]

Welcome! Make yourselves at home! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Just subscribed....

[@PlanetDodo]

Thank you!!

[@mrstrawberry2628]

All the best for your small and big success in your future.

[@HooliganZ]

Good choice! Welcome to Singapore!

[@malayanboey3406]

If you are able to afford the flat rental, everything else are a breeze in Singapore.Public transport is probably the best & reasonable in the region. Cosmopolitan food choices that is safe and hygienic. Best of all, you have a wide choice of quality and prices. With good neighbours, you'll have a blast learning Singlish. Of course, anywhere in the world is within easy reach, with very good flight connections. Even skipping to Malaysia (Peninsula) or Thailand, via road, is easy except during public holidays. But, that is because many Singapore residents have the same idea at 1/3rd cheaper with a slightly higher chance of an upset stomach, tho! Enjoy your stay in Singapore!

[@myoung1970s]

I heard Seoul transport is way better and cheaper.

[@malayanboey3406]

@@myoung1970s Explain n show your figures.

[@anubis.healing]

Welcome to Singapore!!! Hope you enjoy your stay in HDB and get to know the locals, especially our diverse food and culture!

[@rashadaljunied]

You should try suburbs in the east like Punggol, Hougang and tampines. More choice and likelier cheaper than telok blangah

[@eleow28]

Welcome to Singapore. All the best on your endeavors here.

[@sngjoolian]

Already subscribed 🎉and shared. 🎉🎉 Welcome to Singapore.

[@stanleyfong5296]

Welcome to Singapore, hope your stay here will be priceless!

[@margaretlee3062]

Welcome to Singapore!

[@joyoftessa]

Welcome to Singapore! Great that you were willing to stay in a hdb as most expats assume public housing is bad but its actually reallt great! Hope u settle in well!

[@IzzysAdventures]

New subscriber here 🙋🏻‍♀️ got here from instagram I’ve been following for a while didn’t know you had a YT! This video is interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@PlanetDodo]

Thank you Izzy!!

[@ronnietan3590]

Congrats 🎉 that you have finally found accomodation.

[@JenutTN]

Hi Mike and Gigi, just noticed of this 2nd channel. Done subscribed! Nice meeting both of you during recent trip from Gombak to Janda Baik.

[@PlanetDodo]

Hey! Thank yoou!!

[@aravind4090]

Have a safe journey guys 🥰

[@desmondchew3585]

Welcome to Singapore ❤

[@leechoileng1012]

Congratulations you finally found a place to stay❤

[@Pinkxpiezhere]

As a local sg,usually this type of HDB are old ones and can be cheaper.mostly for the elders who have retired etc..

[@simroysten7963]

Welcome to Singapore. Tai Wah pork noodles main shop at North Bridge Road has a one hour waiting time. More than 100 airlines fly to Singapore too.

[@sayurik]

I think the telok blangah and tiong bharu places look pretty good! They look well maintained, renovated recently, relatively close to the central but not too close. Glad you both choose Tiong bharu in the end! It is a very nice Neighbour hood with good food and convenient to the other amenities in the city. Hope you guys have a good stay there 😊

[@user-sh3ld7pe4i]

Welcome guys🎉

[@krappola1]

glad you find and live like most locals in HDB... go find different hawker center to find your fav food. Rent may be high but you save on food and public transportation (don't use uber or grab). Enjoy. Also save money by going to wet market to buy your grocery etc. People forget your access to clean water and healthcare is also important. As long as you don't spend money on cigarette, liquor or owning a car, everything else is reasonable and affordable.

[@johnsonchong5920]

Chinese will not dip any kind of "bao" in a sauces to eat, only will dip "Man Tou" into gravy such as Braise Pork gravy or Curry gravy.

[@SonicBrat]

Welcome to Singapore. Thank you for choosing our country. It is not perfect, but hope our country will be kind to you.

[@Zero0Force]

I think for a whole apartment it is still in a good range in hdb, dependable on the size and no. Of rooms. Good to explore more to see options. The rental market is alright right now unlike almost a year back where costs are reviewed and increase. Hmm there are also other options with the likes of uptrending co-living such as Cove Living, Coliwoo, Lyff and etc. and they do have ensuite private kind of rooms in condos, terrace and shophouses. Just that the size might not be as big as HDB. So in the end its abt what u looking for in a place to live in. Size vs Quality vs Location. Have fun hunting guys

[@darrenpereira2190]

Welcome to Singapore. I see u looking at units in the central area. Why Don u look at units at places like ang mo kio, bedok etc? It's much cheaper.. food is not a problem in sg. Also find house near MRT..

[@user-fd4ub8nm7n]

Welcome to Singapore

[@healthytruth1363]

Congratulation coming to live in SINGAPORE ⚘️⚘️⚘️ EXPLORE MORE IN SPORE....FOOD CHOICES ARE SO SO MANY.....👍👍👍 RENTAL CHIOCES.....vary from one end of Spore to the other end . Choose different areas to live....anyw,here you choose to live is SO WELL CONNECTED by taking MRT.... If you work at home and no office to go to.,.....choose areas OUTSIDE CENTRAL DISTRICT. You can choose SEMBAWANG near the world best ZOO❤, PUNGGOL NEAR THE SEAS AND NEAR CHANGI AIRPORT ♥️..... SENGKANG, TAMPINES, BUANGKOK, PASIR PANJANG, OUTRAM, WOODLAND near to Malaysian checkpoint CANBERRA next to MRT YEW TEE MARSILING These places you can find much cheaper rent and lots and lots of FOOD COURTS and good schools for your children EXPLORE MORE TO SUIT YOUR BUDGET.

[@estherchia7440]

Welcome, enjoy while you're here.

[@hamidisaidi2879]

Welcome to Singapore...has been ur subscriber for the past 1 year plus since ur vlogs in Malaysia so it is a pleasant suprise to know u guys are moving into my country.

[@PlanetDodo]

Thank you for your support ❤️

[@tanjoseph8922]

Welcome to Spore!

[@johnleek.w9237]

Welcome u both to Singapore. You can check stay @ Punggol 👍👍👍

[@tongfattho6913]

I am very amused to see 2 Europeans living like the locals.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

As long as you can afford it then no problem. Food is sedap in singapore too.

[@chengjm7696]

In 7:38, these are Chinese steamed buns with barbecue meat (known as Bak Kwa Bao locally).

[@gohpb]

Enjoy the life here

[@KelvT1]

not every agent is a good agent!! careful

[@AndyGoh-xs7ow]

Welcome to singapore , Rental $3,000 for that kind of interior environment

[@estherchia7440]

Hope you've settled down

[@kimmytan6573]

You must have your reasons to make Singapore your choice. Many came n give good reviews about the Good....show us the Bad and Ugly so that we may improve, i hope or at least make effort to change.

[@musavillarin6102]

Hello, When you arrive in Singapore on a tourist Visa you can try to search for a job while you are there and switch the Tourist Visa for a Working Visa?

[@SuccessforLifester]

I broke out in laughter at your joke when you entered your new home.

[@matthewong1953]

Welcome to SG and your new home. Where are u guys located? Which area?

[@alextay2543]

Maybe u will like look up for random apps like Air BnB..maybe for a better reasonable price n desire place or room...

[@glennchua9043]

10: 38 Is this background in Robertson Quay? and your office located in the central CBD area?

[@ainniejoe107]

Welcome to Singapore! Enjoy exploring the foodcourt all over the island :)

[@melpineda118]

Gigi, in apartment 03, you mention @10:16 the location was far away from your workplace. So are you now working in SG? If so, how will that affect traveling?

[@PlanetDodo]

We will be faster 😅

[@lwagiman]

I hope one day you will visit Indonesia ❤

[@faizrusli7824]

Welcome to Singapore! Gimme a holler if u wanna explore the northeastern part of Singapore and host dinner for u ;)

[@juliuswilson4736]

Come visit in Indonesia🇮🇩

[@RonLarhz]

change another agent. or find another unit. sound sus. which area is your work? kovan,hougang,serangoon, sembawang, bedok, ang mo kio are good areas imo. not offically mature town status but have everything.

[@asmah-cj9xs]

Hello guys, you got your flat just near mine in Tiong Bahru. This is one of the good areas, near to so many hawkers food, shops, MRT line, Green Line, TEL. Buses too. People here are nice people. Just ask anyone if you need to ask for something . Don't be shy ok?

[@metallooily7606]

Singapore welcomes good people all over the world, come in peace, their livelihood are , foodstalls beside advance IT

[@maocat6606]

U r already honorary singaporeans. Tasty affordable food priority. Taken all in all, total expenses wont be a lot nore since cooked food is so cheap. U can also cook since u have a fully equioed kitchen. No need to buy a lot of stuff to weigh u down. N u can take public transport safely even late at night. I even sleep at d airport when my flight is early. Taxi is too expensive. Id suggest marketing at fairprice. Theres cheap stuff at valu$ but parallrl imports n not too healthy selection. Good for treats. I just bought a dozen ritter choc for $1.95 each

[@ykchang7171]

One room condo can cost more than SGD2500 or more. Good luck if you can find anything cheaper.

[@ronaldr11g1]

Where is the coffeeshop located at 6.10?

[@raymondng18]

😂it’s the same char kuey teow and fried kuey teow. Char in this context is from Hokkien which mean fry (kuey teow is also a Hokkien word for the flat noodles) 😅

[@joyceatwork]

Welcome to Singapore❗️Duno where your offices are located, but if you wanna explore the North public housing estate of Singapore, Yishun, where i live, come, i can meet you guys 😁

[@yip2454]

more Metalheads to Singapore please thank you

[@deandean0570]

Wow im shocked that you moved to singapore instead of malaysia which you guys have soo much fun and greatest memories

[@jimw8615]

Insecure Malaysian

[@BoOmMaGuOpEeP]

@@jimw8615All these malusians are really insecure and sour grapes when it comes to foreigners coming to Singapore and saying good things about Singapore!

[@ganhaithong2097]

May I know how many bedder are there in your rented house now? Are Your rented house now $2800.? 😅 Blessing 🙏

[@Clammer999]

Welcome and all the best to your stay here!

[@ninjaturtle6106]

SGD3,250 for a run down Pegion Hole. Take that money and rent a Mansion in Malaysia.

[@ahboonahboon8355]

you guys open new chanel?how bout the old one bro🙄

[@RyanS-iq1wj]

welcome, i would say food, safety and work efficiency, low corruption are only good of sg. not so for the terrible weather, people r mostly stress up and not really friendly. Enjoy your stay here :)

[@pokmerb444]

Aiyo. Ceiling cement dropping down actually is quite dangerous. Owners of the house 🏡 Must report to HDB. HDB will sending their officers in charge to go check-ing and doing the repair work. Amount not sure. Got to checking with HDB officers in charge

[@tankman20064]

Free one lah

[@pokmerb444]

Really HDB repair is free???

[@radenbahagia164]

Why HDB block are hunted- why not condominiums impossible

[@zahqa]

Are u rent hdb flat? Wholeunit or just rent the room?

[@PlanetDodo]

The whole unit

[@melpineda118]

Hello guys. I have to admit I am sorrta shocked you choose SG since the cost of living is so expensive there compared to neighboring countries. If/when you decide to move again, consider the Philippines around the Makati, BGC, Rockwell areas where $2000/month can get you into a nice condo. As always, love the content.

[@PlanetDodo]

Thank you Mel!

[@weijun5371]

Wrong flag

[@hawkhea7527]

But Sg dollar is much stronger.

[@gavinyuen040680]

3400 does sound over price in my opinion

[@glennchua9043]

I thought so too! For such old HDB flat. What is the model? How many room? Area? Transportation wise

[@preston7291]

$3400 is slightly more than $100 per day! Enough to get a small hotel room for long term stay - might even come with breakfast!

[@PlanetDodo]

That's a good point actually

[@aravind4090]

Hello my cutiees 😍😇💥

[@keangwooichoo6138]

A lot of luggages ya.

[@Warren_is_yellow]

🇮🇩?? 🤔

[@lexolex-wv7xi]

oh ..... the agent is bad ....... the 3rd place seems nice but small

[@GigaZX91]

1st viewing is was so bad, if you wanna do business that good to reject, i will pass that lf 2nd one is kind of cluster 3rd one i will live in it kind of ID view ... toilet is the most important space to do cake/Business !!!

[@matthewong1953]

Be careful of property agents. Check their background. There has been recent cases of fake brokers...who will scam you for your money. Most property agents or brokers are connected with a property company...call the company to verify the agent

[@anasawitri2678]

Guys, that's Indonesia's flag 😂

[@sneo7470]

👍👏💪🇸🇬

[@randomdove007]

Do be careful as recently there are a lot of rental scams around. Check with the relevant authority before u commit.

[@laick123]

Let's be fair, mo one or a system is perfect. All the best guys 😂😅😂

[@cac1504]

Expensive place. No money no talk.

[@ericgoh5683]

With script would be better. Thank you.

[@shahiskhandar8667]

3400 is too much

[@hongpengren5555]

Too expensive la. 3200per months. 😱 OMG THAT IS VERY OLD HDB HOUSE.. not apartment 😂😂😂 EMM... 1600 FOR WHOLE UNIT STILL CAN consider 😂😂

[@jon8697]

Expensive but u can make big and more here and spend in cheap countries like malaysia. Let malaysia price to be on par as singaporean haha

[@KamalAKhan]

Hi, why did you guys not opt for Malaysia as it is 75% cheaper than Singapore and has the same food and culture, plus its a much bigger country? Just want to know your opinion as I am also interested in relocating to KL. Thanks

[@keangwooichoo6138]

I think if they work there, commuting is tough at the causeway

[@winc86]

Why did Singapore have more FDI?

[@jimw8615]

Malaysia is unsafe compared to Singapore. Period

[@sideecm]

why do you move to SG? the most expensive place in SEA. You can get a luxury condo in JB 1/3 of the price

[@winc86]

Like most malaysian, they are working not retiring.

[@jimw8615]

Immature Malaysian. Cheap price cannot replace safety

[@BoOmMaGuOpEeP]

Another insecure malusian! Very kiasu and very malu malusian!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@johndoe09]

3250sg$ rent?? Wtf!! Look like hunted house.

[@radenbahagia164]

I feel sorry soon you will queuing for TOTO boost