Bitter TRUTH about “wealthy” foreigners in Singapore

[@MaxChernov]

Watch next: a Crazy Story of Becoming a Self-Made Multi-Millionaire in Singapore -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXSaoape9SSm5o

[@HighLander-mp6vh]

If you are an upper middle class or rich in europe you will be poor in Singapore. My sister married a Junior doctor in the NHS. She divorced him without a single alimony or settlement (that's because they didn't have any kids together). She had enough with it, living like a extermly poor and budgeting everything. She finally gathered enough courage and told him in his face, I'll do better as a beggar in Singapore.

[@clarencelai4143]

“All the Singaporeans I know own a car.” It’s the same analogy that “all the foreigners I know are wealthy in Singapore” 😅

[@MaxChernov]

lol

[@kamariahabdrahim6963]

I don't own a car not even a bicycle.🤭🙃

[@uwet.8826]

She said, "I don't own a car" not "we don't own a car." Since she is a linguist, not sure whether it is word play, obscuring the fact that her husband drives.

[@contrarian2496]

btw the word "own" is wrongly used in SG because SG is the only country with COE, if you don't have that piece of COE paper then you can't drive, so the correct word should be "lease".

[@anapleite8112]

@@uwet.8826 the husband doesn’t own (or lease) a car either. Trust me. If he did, I would know. He does have a Singaporean drivers license, though. A boy can dream 😂

[@brchlsa69]

Those who own cars not necessarily rich, they have car loans to pay😂

[@luqman3722]

Car is the not the real rich. Decent home yes

[@HiHi-vs2tk]

@M2 you probably full cash but majority take up loans.

[@jeromesimon8916]

Actually true once you have a car most of us are repaying every month. It is extremely expensive anywhere from 1.4k and above before ERP/PARKING/SEASON PARKING/ ROAD TAX / INSURANCE / SERVICING thats very expensive

[@DonYang73]

@M2 yeah, for cars just buy in full cash, why loan. Unless cashflow problem 😅

[@DonYang73]

@@HiHi-vs2tk majority shouldnt buy cars.

[@kamhertzmartialacademy9832]

all the singaporeans you know owns a car? the waitresses, nurses, technicians, electricians, clerks, school teachers, army soldiers?????? you live in a condo, kids go to private schools ($30k a year) while 90 percent of singaporeans live in govt houses and public schools.... you are poor?

[@macrick]

By EU standard, lol. Not local Singaporean standard.

[@AndorranStairway]

I really like Ana. She makes some excellent observations about Singapore, but above all, she is also very understanding and accepting of different cultures. She is absolutely right that a good cure to extreme nationalism and jingoism is to experience other cultures and environments, and the good thing is that a good chunk of Singaporeans are fairly well travelled, so rowdy nationalism isn't as bad here as it is in say, America. On the subject of Singaporeans being "civilised" about replying promptly to emails, I don't necessarily think it's about respect, but rather that Singaporeans do not like to waste time. Singapore is one of, if not the most efficiently run country in the world. People are accustomed to things getting done quickly. And Singaporeans are also amongst the fastest walkers in the world. This is all manifested even in language and culture, where Singlish is spoken to get straight to the point. The biggest contradiction of course, is that many Singaporeans also don't mind long queues to get their craved food! But that's the kiasu culture for you. I hope Ana and her family continues to stay in Singapore because we could really use more people like her. And yes, everyone's feeling the pain of the rising cost of living. Here's hoping it gets better in the future!

[@anapleite8112]

Thank you so much for your kind words, A!

[@enkryptron]

Kiasu and Kancheong culture is part of the Singapore experience.

[@michellechee7890]

Even their escalators are faster. I felt like gonna fall down.

[@whkoh7619]

Well, she does know the rich Singaporeans. Most Singaporeans I know (including me) do not own any car.

[@limitlesssky3050]

All my teachers in my old secondary school have a car. Their wages are 2000 to 5000 sgd a month. Sure, car morgages are crazy but it's still doable. But owning cars in Singapore is just stupid anyway. You can just use MRT, and if you want to pamper yourself, just use Grab.

[@lucyfiniarel2347]

@@limitlesssky3050 its a mega depreciating asset that uses itself up in 10 years.

[@heavyx8]

@@lucyfiniarel2347 cars should never be seen as assets. Rich people don't care about cars,watches being an asset. Its a luxury. Fruits of their labour.

[@Peter-pe6pp]

So many of us do own cars including HDB dwellers. It might not be brand new but it's not that unaffordable

[@bigthings]

You are staying in a private house and not a HDB. You are relatively more wealthy than most in SG.

[@warrenlim2461]

A HDB flat is big and well renovated. Public housing is pretty good compared to many other countries.

[@contrarian2496]

It's probably rented, like most expats do. Hence majority of locals who own a HDB is still probably richer.

[@shawntan2360]

I think a lot of Singaporeans don't understand the difference between an expat package foreigner (these are always sent from some multinational as part of a rotation or to handle a branch) and a foreigner who's taken up work here due to the relatively high salaries (typically this is the sort who then talks about PR). In the general "west", This would be considered to be an immigrant. One reason, particularly why Singaporeans think expats are drawing ridiculous salaries is because this was true in the past. Every Caucasian (white) foreigner really was on an expat package. And they were always from Western Europe, the US or Australia. This isnt true today. While they're "white", Spanish and Portuguese economies have not been able to sustain high salaries. For them, their golden age has long passed in the 18th century. And you'd be aware of the salaries in Russia and Eastern Europe which are incomparable to those in Central and Western Europe. Its just that the locals aren't aware.

[@MaxChernov]

The expat packages are pretty much gone

[@TheRazerlg]

There are also wealthy expats coming from south america, eastern europe or southern europe.

[@shawntan2360]

@@MaxChernov At one time, the packages matched or exceeded the packages the expats were getting back in their home countries (or were somewhat higher as they were posted here due to "hardship".) But these days a local package about matches what someone in Western Europe (excluding Switzerland Norway) would earn anyway and what hardship is there to speak about a posting to Singapore. For a majority of Caucasian (white) foreigners, it is a case of economic (oft temporary) migration Vs a company posting to a far flung undeveloped part of the world. Just that most Singaporeans are not aware of it

[@Yalbou]

Do you not consider spanish and portuguese as white?

[@shawntan2360]

@@Yalbou well, being a local here, I find it odd to refer to someone by their skin tone. I am aware that the Spanish and Portuguese refer to themselves as "White" (Blanco/Branco) though. After all I studied Spanish till an intermediate level and can communicate in it. I prefer the term "Caucasian" though so yes, they would fall under that umbrella. But then again, so do some Latinos. Most Singaporeans won't know the difference.

[@hemjoo]

i like Ana a lot. Her responses are honest yet never condescending. Id be sad if Singapore becomes so expensive that people like her are compelled to go elsewhere. Thanks, Max, for this video!

[@ktc128]

Anna is so real, love watching her interview. Tks Max ☺️

[@michaelfritzell9352]

The truth is that neither my local nor foreigner friends have much money left over after paying monthly expenses. Local pay CPF which goes towards paying off the loan for a BTO flat, often in areas some distance away from malls etc, so you need car. Foreigners don't pay CPF but instead high rent, flight tickets home and international school tuition, and you can't save much money renting an HDB. We are all working hard, let's have some empathy and be kind to each other.

[@cuclainne]

Foreigners have to pay income tax as well and they don't have CPF to fall back on.

[@pollythedog4914]

Foreigners who are PR have to pay CPF. Also keep in mind CPF is forced savings, it is still your own money. So even if you pay CPF you don't lose the money. In other countries you pay the equivalent usually through social security but the money is not yours to claim back. If you pay 1000 per month in Singapore you get 1000 back. In the UK you pay 1000 and you get the same back as the guy who paid 100 or even the guy who paid nothing.

[@michaelfritzell9352]

@@pollythedog4914 It's practically impossible for a European to get PR these days. Haven't heard of anyone obtaining it. You can get your CPF money back once you leave the country, but it's fairly useless before that. You can buy a resale HDB but only if both in the couple obtain PR. Otherwise only resale EC.

[@reeveswongpiano]

@@michaelfritzell9352 thanks for sharing. It’s tough for everyone i guess

[@sagepirotess6312]

Move to Vietnam, Taiwan or Korea. I saved enough over a few years to build a house. Fk rent.

[@wumingkkk]

What Ana said is true about language in Singapore being efficient. Whenever I write a paper, my management would want to cut as many words as possible, from 40 pages to 15 pages. Put in bullet points to go straight to the point. Use simple words and best to use flowchat to represent. It makes you put yourself in other people's shoes because they have to read it. Time is money.

[@kamariahabdrahim6963]

A working words straight to the point not a love words that needs to be flowery.Ooops!

[@contrarian2496]

In SG, one thing people despise is time wasting, although wasting time in queuing is alright.

[@wumingkkk]

@@contrarian2496 that is so true 😆

[@GeorgeChuy]

Sounds really cool.

[@dongshengdi773]

​@@kamariahabdrahim6963 salaries should go down just like prices should go down . More efficient means of production, cheaper goods .

[@humanshieldz]

I think there are freaks here too lol and while it's safe, it's better not to take it for granted. Kidnapping is unlikely to happen but creepy people exist everywhere.

[@napsenhasman6697]

Not only Singapore, everywhere on Earth is damn expensive...it's living nightmare.

[@andreandree4384]

Not really, some places are still more affordable than others and you can have better "things" for your bucks!. Singapore is definitely not one of them. :(

[@JesuisParte]

Look at all the musicians. Everything gets more expensive but do you think Spotify will pay me more per stream because of that ? Never. There are a lot of people that are fucked right now only because the mighty like to play games.

[@mojazzz284]

I'm local and do not own a car. Be thankful that you have relatively better earnings than most Singaporeans living in public housing.

[@Kimmi7581]

I would vouch as a Singaporean that we are swallow bunch of people and would take loans to buy $200k car and $2m condo. Having a miserable life paying the loans and work into the graves.

[@noproblematallmate]

Many buy condo as an investment though. You do not lose your monthly payments for the condo unless you never sell it away. Like a place to put your money instead of the bank.

[@contrarian2496]

recession will teach those people who max out their loans a lesson, history always repeats itself

[@pancopan1191]

Whether you are rich, poor, local or foreigner…People from different income levels/social classes have different type of struggles. We can never understand each other unless we experience it. There are different social classes among Singaporeans too. There are foreign parents whose children are left in their home country because their salary is not enough to bring the family members, or they simply cannot afford to live together here. For them, living together with their kids is a luxury. I am a Singapore PR who came to Singapore nearly 30years ago. My family’s monthly income was less than S$2,500 for many years. Making ends need for four of us as a foreign family was never easy. My mum never had a chance to go back to her hometown until her parents passed away as we could not afford to pay the plane ticket. However, I must admit that I have benefited from being a foreigner (e.g. being able to speak a foreign language like a native speaker, etc.) and I am aware that many Singaporeans feel that it is unfair for a person like me to have a decent job because I skipped the competition which most Singaporean would need to go through. We all know that there are times we want to complain about our circumstances, and we all know that everyone has their own issues. It is always good to know different perspectives, but I wish some of your videos have shown a little more respect to those who are less privileged. You choose to be here and you have a choice to live elsewhere, or in a different way.

[@sugarplumag230]

Well said

[@RetardskillMe]

Do enlighten me, how we skipped the competition that most Singaporeans go through?

[@tommywong9056]

When u earn more. U can have a choice of spending less.. and keep to basic. However if u are poorer. U don't have a chose of spending less. That simple fact.

[@NookTommy]

Tell that to people called those who’s struggling lazy and unambitious. They judge others because they don’t experience the struggle

[@Brawler2818]

I love love Ana, she is so TO TH POINT

[@mamborambo]

Singapore's leadership knew from day one that its survival depends on being globalized and open to the world. Although there are anti-foreigner sentiments in the grassroot, the truth is that every job in Singapore depends on investment or trade with the outside.

[@kimchiba4570]

If you find me rude delete.. These people you interviewed and complained about Singapore getting and being expensive.. First and last.. Where are they staying?.. Like the American who lives in Chinatown and insists on living in Chinatown.. Whose fault?

[@yauq.c8997]

Your rent will be more expensive when you choose to live near CBD. Can tell that Ana lived quite near to Frasers Suites. Sure expensive la. Many locals don't own cars too.

[@kentang1528]

There are many Singaporeans here who cannot afford a car ..just take a look inside Mrt and buses..many people inside everyday...don't be delusional....

[@caravaz]

She is delusional

[@RayMak]

Malaysia welcomes you

[@azfarattus]

staying in a private house and sending kids to fancy school. "I'm not wealthy" if that's not privilege or blessing, i don't know what kinda life these ppl live.

[@eduardomaldonado1647]

Even living in USA cost or rents have doubled in last 3-4 years but wages did not double. Singapore is one of the most expensive cities in the world. If she is a working nomad would be better live in Thailand.

[@brchlsa69]

Singaporean eat at hawker centres , use public transportation. We can live simply

[@k.k.c8670]

Nah... Plenty of rich and big spending Singaporeans.

[@kingbolo4579]

Plenty of ang mo's on the MRT as I observe. Not so many in the hawker centres maybe, but I think they're more likely than the Singaporeans to be cooking and eating at home - living simply.

[@macrick]

@@kingbolo4579 think they're more likely than the Singaporeans to be cooking and eating at home - living simply. Don't be a clown, they cannot adapt to the food simply

[@kingbolo4579]

@@macrick ??? Westerners eat Singaporean food just fine. Even frog porridge or pig organ soup.

[@Superman-kx9zq]

Well foreign talents mixed with the rich Singaporeans so answers tend to be one sided. Many I know served army and owns a bicycle to do grab food.

[@jpbweb2023]

When we arrived in Singapore back in 2011, I was determined never to have a car, because it (already !) was horribly expensive. After 4-5 months of dealing with taxis, reasonably good, efficient and affordable as they were, and with a toddler and associated kit, we decided to buy a car. It was a 4-years old Ford Mondeo, that cost the same as a new Porsche Cayenne in the US, but it was a life-changer. Back in the day, one could finance the whole purchase, there was no minimum down-payment, and the company selling the car included 24/7 service, which was totally great. Upon leaving Singapore, I sold the car for a bit more money than I still needed to pay to the bank, which I found amazing. My experience of driving a car in Singapore for 5 years was truly excellent. Little traffic, hassle-free, no concern whatsoever. Obviously, having guaranteed parking at home and at my workplace helped a lot. It was fun to take the car to Malaysia on a few occasions, if only for the thrill of speeding up on the motorway, something quite unthinkable in Singapore. If I were to return to living and working in Singapore, I doubt that I would buy a car again. Honestly, status and showing off aside, MRT, Bus and Grab are all one needs for mobility. Car-owning has simply become unreasonable and I find it impossible to justify to pay that much for the privilege. Actually, as a resident in Bangkok, and although car-owning it a lot less expensive than in Singapore, I think the same here. The ability to drive away from Bangkok for a weekend or so might temper that statement, but in Singapore, that option is pretty much non-existent.

[@marvelcomiks8078]

Singaporean strangers like to chat people up. They are harmless. The danger is they keep irritating you and tries to get to know you when you have absolutely no time for them. Duh ~.

[@sagepirotess6312]

Rich mentality... and Thailand.... you realize Thailand, Vietnam travel by motorcycle with themselves and kids. Thus you could own your own transportation.

[@jpbweb2023]

@@sagepirotess6312 Apparently, not everybody in Thailand travels by motorbikes. My neighbourhood in Bangkok looks a lot like Singapore, with glitzy shopping malls and 5* hotels. And the car park of my condo is full of Porsches and Mercedes. There is even a Ferrari or two.

[@sagepirotess6312]

@@jpbweb2023 and that's fine. People living within their means... but this individual cant adjust her lifestyle or location and toys with the income she produces.

[@jpbweb2023]

@@sagepirotess6312 Indeed. As I understand the situation, Ana still can afford the lifestyle she had chosen for her family, but she is voicing concern about how unsustainable that choice might become. At some point, she and others in a similar situation may have to downsize or localise, or leave. It is a sad state of affairs when one is effectively priced out of a lifestyle that once used to be affordable but stopped being so.

[@P53eud0nym05]

Speaking singlish so others don’t understand. There’s this story (not sure how true) that US airforce & SG airforce were having joint training & mock battles. Some how the Americans could hear what the Sporeans were saying so they switched to Singlish & won. 😂

[@franklee8032]

I think it was a skit from Mr. Brown lol

[@noproblematallmate]

They switched to hokkien which is a chinese dialect. Not Singlish la but maybe thats another rendition of the joke.

[@sandrahngim896]

​@@franklee8032a

[@kamariahabdrahim6963]

That's true.The beauty of singlish.🤭

[@seabreeze667]

Thank u for voicing our miseries. Our government seems to play-pretend that covid is over, things go back to normal, but the fact is costs and prices, even GST, are rising except our salaries.

[@andreandree4384]

Your gov have other interests in mind unfortunately like attracting foreigners with money (mostly china people, they are the biggest spenders in properties and prices went up many fold, inflation isn't the only culprit!). And locals are now struggling; it's sad but a reality, economical interests against well being of its citizen.

[@AyeMahn]

I'm loving Ana more and more after each interview. She has such a lovely personality and it really shows. Now firstly, I regret to say that some people (in Singapore) are just xenophobic and they are incorrigible. I would like to apologize on their behalf. Secondly, Singlish is exactly what she described it - a language that is meant to be efficient. For example, your group of friends and you are in a conundrum and you wanted to ask if anyone had any idea on how to get out of it: English: "Does anyone have any idea what we should do next? This will end very badly for us if we can't think of a way out of this situation."" Singlish: "How ah? Die lah like this." See the difference? Both conveys the gravity of the situation, but with different amount of words used. Lastly, I would think that when someone speaks to you in Singlish, they are treating you as ""one of us". Personally, I would speak in proper English (grammar/syntax) to a foreigner who speaks English to me. But if said foreigner becomes someone I interact with on a regular basis, I would inadvertently pepper my English with Singlish words. Although I'm not quite sure what is meant by "deep Singlish". Perhaps you could elaborate on that? I am a Singaporean Malay, and as with most people born and raised here, I was exposed to different cultures, languages and dialects growing up. As a result, I speak English and Malay fluently, understand and speak a little bit of Mandarin and am able to pepper my sentences with Hokkien words as I'd like. I love that Singapore is a melting pot of cultures and languages and would never want that to change. I cannot imagine myself living in a country where the population is homogeneous.

[@rosalynnchow5057]

Bodek orang putih?

[@dongshengdi773]

​@@rosalynnchow5057 Chinese people never have humility. Just like the Nazis, Chinese people are from a superior race according to the CCP

[@stevan2399]

Thanks Max for showing real life and problems in Singapore!! Some channels only tell the good side of things...ljke Nomad Capitalist block 🚫 your posts if you say anything bad about Singapore, or Serbia, or good about the US.

[@impopquiz]

Since Uber arrived in SG many years ago and later with Grab, etc, don’t need a car anymore. 😅😅😅

[@dharmu5237]

This lady I has a lot of depth and is very nuanced. Appreciation from an Indian 🙏 I have stayed in Singapore in 2018 and really enjoyed the food there

[@superconnie5003]

You are right about speaking Singlish is to exclude 'outsiders'. But then every society and culture has it.

[@eduardochavacano]

Singapore accent need to change. Maybe Singlish make it hard to have better accent.

[@athena6123]

Is not true ALL SINGAPOREANS OWN A CAR - False statement.

[@jansg405]

All Singaporeans own toy cars.🤣😂🤣😂

[@athena6123]

😂

[@MaxChernov]

Ana said "all the Singaporeans she knows"

[@athena6123]

@@MaxChernov Ok, that makes sense as her circle of friends likely are of higher income group. 👍🏼

[@Lionserious_]

I really enjoy watching your Interviews Max. Thank u

[@leguezennecx]

Great interview and (non granted) analysis of efficiency of singapore.

[@danielsoosay1772]

If you don’t have no savings then should consider looking elsewhere. The system should work for you, if not then exit.

[@MsMJK8]

She speaks as Europe was a one huge country. That is wrong. If Spain is not safe, it does not mean the whole Europe is unsafe.

[@gregoryp9813]

Ohh no maybe they have to live in hdb , eat at hawker , take public transport like us😮. What will happen to the world 😭

[@peterpang5759]

Let's be honest, most foreigners working here are on "expat package". Expat rates are pretty high, atleast 3 times the rate a Singaporean employed in a similar position draws. Some expat packages even includes accomodation. Expat salary, is probably more than sufficient for an average middle-income working class family, covering daily expenses, utilities, and kids' expenses. I once read a report about an expat complaining that his SGD20,000 salary isn't enough. The article then deep dives in him and his family's lifestyle. They stay in a condo (condo rentals are atleast $4,000 or more), kids attends international school, they buy grocery from Marketplace-grade grocery stores, and buys very specific stuff flown in from the region they originated from. I don't find Ana's experience convincing. For all we know, she and her family might be earning the same and having the same lifestyle as the expat I mentioned above. This video did not really set the context of Ana's story for her to justify her claims. There are definitely cheaper alternatives to basic things like food, groceries, daily necessities, transport. If you have to live off the way you lived back at your home country, you're gonna be so financially exhausted here. I have American and British ex-colleagues who chose to rent a HDB, eat the food we eat, take the transport we take and they are living well.

[@heavyx8]

then leave. Complain for what

[@sleepandrelaxation3395]

After watching several interviews, I would say Bruce Willis is my favourite male interviewee and Ana is my favourite female interviewee. She is here for 6 years and already understands and appreciate Singapore more than many Singaporeans. The housing market is totally ridiculous, hopefully the cooling measures can do something and ultimately, Fed's decision on their interest rate plan will be the main factor affecting everyone globally.

[@SingaporeSkaterSam]

Bruce Willis 😂

[@R4TEDR]

On the point of how we express "Deep Regret" or "Had we know that.....", she got it all correct ! Singaporeans do have a singlish for that. Its called " WALAO EH" 😂

[@alonagsofly]

Maybe you can interview someone else. I have nothing against her. I just think it’s better if we see perspectives from other people. Thank you.

[@MaxChernov]

hmmmm... you are right! I only interviewed Ana on this channel, no one else.

[@alonagsofly]

@@MaxChernov sarcastic? As far as I can remember I already watched a past video that it was also her.

[@yusufbest4475]

​@@MaxChernov 😂

[@wengkiong]

Many people here enjoyed the second video on her. It's his channel and he can do whatever he wants

[@alonagsofly]

@@wengkiong okay. If you say so. Yes, many. Well, yeah, I’m a viewer suggesting. I was just shocked to see the same person being interviewed. Okay. That’s your opinion.

[@venkateshsv7434]

Wow enjoy like anything , she is too good and more informative 😅

[@JojoYuoable]

Her papaya plant is dying. It cannot survive in a small pot.😢

[@k.k.c8670]

Different priorities in weightage. Majority Singaporeans will never spend the kind of money regular expats pay for housing as a proportion of their pay. Even more so for rentals. Same for meals and drinks.

[@MaxChernov]

Most Singaporeans own HDB or stay with relatives?

[@zenweaver]

Ya but many locals will spend a large portion of their salary to own and maintain a car.

[@demo7592]

My relatives from Singapore are planning to buy a house in Malaysia. Their apartment rents are getting more expensive.

[@k.k.c8670]

​​@@MaxChernov well, not necessarily but HDB is an option for them. You will hardly find a local household earning less than 12 to 15k at a bare minimum living in a condo. But you find many expats paying 5k or more for housing on a 15k salary. Different priorities.

[@k.k.c8670]

​​@@zenweaver those are the Yaya ones... Most probably the younger lots. Although to be fair, many need cars to drive around their elderly parents or relatives.

[@johncheng6470]

She must be rich enough. If not, how to be a full time freelancer in Singapore? She can choose not to rent the private house. But she chose to do so. Then, she is blaming everything is increasing in SG. Every countries in the worldwide facing the same situation. Overall, Singapore controls the inflation quite well.

[@harukrentz435]

Im pretty sure youre among the worst in asean, second only to the philippines.

[@lucasyeah7033]

she should move to HDB 3 rooms flat, much cheaper

[@kokyihong]

Really interesting interview! I think the rising cost of living is indeed a big concern even to locals. I just wonder whether inflation is hitting the rest of the world equally hard?

[@jeremyliew1916]

Singapore is enriched by people like you. All the best!!

[@anapleite8112]

awww thank you so much!

[@ScubaDude_Sg]

U have hit upon the very issue that the normal man in the street is facing, we have seen our salaries stagnate whilst cost of living goes through the ceiling. Why are car prices through the roof? Cause the rich foreigners have no qualms paying for higher COE’s . The higher prices for COE’s are market driven & COE’s are a finite resource so higher bids get the COE’s pushing up the prices to such an extent that the man in the street can’t afford a car for his family. The old joys of driving up North with the family for a break has become an impossible dream for d man in d street! As for this lady, maybe look at down grading to a HDB unit instead.

[@providencez9496]

"I don't know who can afford those prices", those people that are richer than you. As you are using your perspective to judge a price at a high or low based on your own income and you came out with a conclusion that it's not affordable. Plenty of people that complaining expensive but still everywhere a condo sale goes off there will be long queues that are actual buyers.

[@PYYYYYY]

Very much appreciated on the part you voiced out about ‘using English with service staff’

[@toyoyoyo104]

Rental prices has gone up worldwide. In Sg, things are expensive but you get better wages for sure.

[@dhanamjayas]

Don't buy a car in Singapore, don't use public transport!😂 I was there in Singapore in 2000. Everytime our family of four people travel we used to take taxis. It is faster, cheaper . I was in Clementi, was working in Jurong. First one has to ride a bus to mrt(metro), mrt to Jurong and last leg company vechile.It took 90 to 100 minutes factoring connections. One day, I hailed a taxi from residence to work spot. It took me just 12 min. and 10 sing $, whereas bus/mrt/bus would cost around 8 Sing $. Afterwards it is always taxi!😂

[@XZ_B94]

Taxi fares have gone up a lot since then!

[@patrickdelrue546]

This interview touches on very interesting topics... Life in Singapore is getting exorbitantly expensive for foreigners mostly due to rental price increases and school fees going through the roof... many foreigners choose to leave which will change this trend dramatically but this trend will only be noticed once it's too late to reverse... It's already noticeable in the rental market... the crazy asks of LL for 80% increases are gone and they will gladly settle on +25% now... within 6 months with less foreigners around, who knows where the market will settle. Do not consider the past 12 months to be a reflection of what the future holds... Complacency amongst landlords and estate agents is rife but this will very quickly change if there are too few foreigners to fill the ever growing demand of properties bought only to rent out to expats... And that rate of change is already happening...

[@warrenlim2461]

I believe if foreigners apply to become a Permanent Resident and join the local community, they will experience a whole different dimension. Then they can buy HDB flats, enrol their children into the local schools and join activities organized by People's Association. There is a vast difference in costs.

[@kamariahabdrahim6963]

The pros and cons.Some singaporeans will love it.They will have more opportunities getting job vacant by foreigners.

[@angmatthew]

I think you do not know how many foreigners came into Singapore this year. Just on nurses alone, the government is going to employ at least 4,000 before end of 2023 with majority from overseas. There are foreigners who left, but our total population compared to 2022 at least ballooned by 600-700k.

[@patrickdelrue546]

@@angmatthew it would be great if you could share your source for this statistic you use ... you are suggesting the population of Singapore grew by more than 12-14% in one year. That would be an unprecedented growth... care to substantiate it ? You won't be able to, mind you, because it's a complete lie.

[@Jack-mm3bl]

Spore's wrong policy to attract rich China billionaires over here is backfiring not only to ordinary foreigners living here but to locals too. 😔

[@jpbweb2023]

A taxi driver in SG told me that "PRC" actually stands for "Please Return to China"... 😀

[@Jack-mm3bl]

Hahaha, 😆

[@justnow5809]

It's like attracting your spouse, who to blame?

[@hosay10]

U do know there are reasons to attract the rich to sg and not necessarily only from china? If u prefer close economy, can consider NK

[@kamariahabdrahim6963]

@@jpbweb2023 😅😅😅

[@superconnie5003]

The word 'colloquialism' never appeared once!..

[@michaelgabriel5786]

Ana seemingly resembles Jennifer Connelly!

[@PassionPno]

Yes, the knockoff version.

[@parnamsaini4751]

No happy ending in sight😂

[@metallooily7606]

Bus & mRT srvices are 90% productivities, no much road to drive small area.

[@masnur7007]

Heard of Hindglish ... Konglish ... Spanglish ... Amglish (American English)? Why are foreigners in Singapore so CONDESCENDING towards Singaporeans. Its as though Singlish only happens in Singapore! Stand up for Singapore and tell off these ef foreigners, don't let them walk all over you! Majulah Singapura!

[@thinkpadx60]

Singapore has priced itself to the top tier most expensive city in Asia. I don't see the benefit of being so expensive.

[@macrick]

Tell it to the govt

[@thinkpadx60]

@@macrick they have different KPI bro

[@MaxJoseph999]

Wow I actually know where Ana stays just based on the background..

[@soluckyme910]

One day come to Indonesia and traveling in bandung city. Usually by car 4 hours arrive to bandung city. But with high speed railway 350 km/hours only 45 minuts from jakarta city. Amazing, the first in southeast. Open to public 18 august 2023.i will be there. Don.t miss it guys

[@tommytan7408]

There are 2 groups of foreigners in Singapore. One are those described in this video; the other landed here having already purchased landed property and several condos, and feel a Bentley is not status enough and have to paint them pink or blue! Welcome to the Monaco of SEA...

[@GlowofLife]

Singaporeans own cars with a 7 years installment plan. Technically, we are just renting the car.

[@alibabaong]

I think the biggest saving you can have is by choosing to live in HDB, seriously complaining about high cost while living in condominium is very "convincing".

[@YangGQ]

I have 5 cars (and a RSS-S Spyder Motorbike). I promised myself that I would leave Singapore if I can not afford a car. So we sold our Singapore Landcruiser.... and bought a Malaysian V8 Landcruiser, liked it so much I kept on buying more cars. It is 37 minutes drive door to door to Holland Village. It is good to be retired! the average age of my cars is 28 years.

[@seriousyrius7334]

This so called "sky high" rental is only during high interest rate. It will eventually go down and then go up again. It's a normal cycle. It's quite inaccurate to assume most Singaporeans own a car. Just because all the people you know own a car doesn’t mean most Singaporeans do. IIt's a relatively bias view as those people likely are taking up a car loan or you know only the rich. If you dive deeper into how Singporeans are, many don't even own a car or rather are still paying off their hdb mortgage.

[@SerYang]

Such well spoken and expressed views. Impressed!

[@sivaramlord9151]

Don't worry. Even the locals nowadays wanna be like you. Earn the monies in Singapore, retire elsewhere in our 60s. Next year GST is 9%, by 2040, it will be like 12% at least. We want our monies to last as much as possible as well.

[@AutisticBoy2016]

When my landlord asked me an 30% increase in the condo’s rent, I just said no and moved to an HDB. Best decision ever. More space, better location, better community life and way cheaper. Price is going up but there’s always a solution.

[@bokwoon]

the clouds in the background are very nice

[@abdulrajaf6]

Ana...i'm x S'porean...(i feel your PAIN...coz i've been thru....it...Anyway You Decide to be there n Work....n SAVE for your Retirrment Age...)...Save...n Migrate Out...is the BEST OPTION..

[@anapleite8112]

Totally! My mum passed on two recurring ideas: 1.) invest in education and 2.) save for retirement. Now it’s just embedded in my DNA. I just can’t help it.

[@heavyx8]

@@anapleite8112 Invest in education after 25 then what lah? Study study study and you still struggle. I can guarantee you all those fancy degrees mean nothing in the end when everything they teach at local universities (NUS,NTU,Poly) or even international universities. You can never get out of slavery unless you start your own business. That is the truth.

[@abdulrajaf6]

Totally Agree...but with Education...at Least u CAN use it...when things Don't go as PLAN...

[@steventay5834]

If I am rich, I love Singapore. Almost all Singaporeans have two Kar!! Kar is leg in Hokkien.

[@DonYang73]

. so just prioritise your spending. Less eating out, less enjoying , less of the good life. 😅

[@MaxChernov]

or just less eating 😜

[@anapleite8112]

@@MaxChernov, please stop enjoying! 😜

[@Aletek]

Calimocho = a mix of the cheapest red wine available + cola. A hangover inducing machine for students and blue collar workers alike.

[@januzportz7367]

"In 2023 the average salary in Singapore is about SGD 8,450". Wow is this true? Congrats to each and every worker in SG. During my time working in a manufacturing company in Yishun my monthly salary is SGD 2500 as a Maintenance Associate.

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

You need to live comfortably with US$2m x 2.5%FD convert back to SG$. So you need to save your own pension fund. If after retire, you no longer work. my advise go to Malaysia (Ipoh. Perak). Live good life very low cost of living. You can afford a 2nd hand car at RM$10K, just US$2,150.

[@ellyzabeth8008]

Why don't you live in Medini second crossing ? My condo is on sale. I was thinking to work in Singapore and live in Johor. My husband will only pay 18% tax and I pay 10%. In the UK, he pays 40% to 45% tax and I pay 32% tax as low earning. Singapore has to buy a few inhabitat islands to expand their land.

[@bandofbros8112]

Europe is going through the same thing. Here in the Netherlands the middle class, which used to be quite comfy are now struggling to come by. Young people just starting with work can't find a home at all.

[@sgmei]

Yes yes, that's why "umbrage" became a trending word when SPH CEO used it 🤣 I like my country's humour when it comes to things like these, when someone goes out of their zone and uses a word we don't often/hardly use. Though it meant no harm, also I believe many of us learnt a new word back then 🤣

[@jamescorbett5729]

Her English is extremely good. Probably better than many native speakers in the UK.

[@sianlim4880]

Huh? Your balcony is larger than my kitchen. You are smacked in River Valley whilst I am at CCK. And you are complaining...seriously?

[@oursongs7554]

Your first pay check at 25, sinkies starts slavery at their teenage. Why don't you live in a HDB, eat cai png 3 meals everyday, may be you can own a car. If you still cannot afford a car, it means you are not a professional. Our minister Koh Poh Choong and his wife are professional, they both own a car.

[@ivanteo1973]

Many non-wealthy Singaporeans took a 10 year loan to get a car. They don't have much cash flow in reality.

[@Kinai89]

She is very well educated for Spaniard. I am impressed.

[@anapleite8112]

Ana Pleite, shattering stereotypes since age 3. I will take your comment as a compliment -and add it to my cv.

[@DaryaKirienko]

@@anapleite8112 lol this “compliment” cracked me up 😂

[@___Danny___]

Some of the car owners need car for their job , the car increased their income. Its a necessity. Others want a car simply because of social status or convenience . You could have downgrade to a hdb room and own a car but i doubt so.

[@bairavasurya8737]

Singapore has to be provide some sort of benefit for expats whether in education for kids or any other means nowadays cost of living is too high cover the videos of people who recently moved to Singapore instead of 90s,2000

[@vshankar34]

We all know cost of living in Singapore is high and rising. If she and her husband haven’t received salary hike or can’t afford a car then pull up ur socks and work hard .. If she can afford to pay rent at somewhere around orchard which I can see from the video then pls don’t tell me you are prudent about your spending .. these expats need to look at themselves in the mirror before complaining about Singapore. You better stay in Europe instead of cribbing about our country

[@Artistic20061]

In Singapore, everything is going up except our salaries which this country very expensive to live in. Some well known companies dun even pay much.

[@kindajal]

hello im singaporean :) not wealthy :) salary not going up :) inflation going up :)))))

[@zaraallysha]

Why you think youre the only one struggle ? you have enjoyed these years by doing freelance works at the convenience of staying at home. ! While people like me have to go out work and build my career amd now i emjoy with higher salary. No pain no gain. Stop complaining. Youre so comfortable in your confort zone

[@wazirtan6801]

it rising no joke,my job salary below 2k mark monthly,just got received Gst few hundred dollar from the Gov ,but now buy a decent lunch or dinner at Mix indian rice stall of one chicken and one meat is $10 ,its really no joke ridiculous insane here

[@trishalim]

Ana's home's balcony and the view from there is super naise hehe