Should You Move To Singapore?

[@H_lucas]

< The United States has many problems, but most of them lack clear solutions, so they remain unsolved problems. However, one major problem that has a clear solution, in my opinion, is the US tax code. Please note that this is not a general complaint against US taxes, on the contrary, I personally believe that as a US citizen we get a lot of benefit from the taxes we pay and the IRS does a pretty good job of keeping everything in order, but it's a rail against overly complex, convoluted and incredibly inconsistent laws about how taxes are calculated that are so riddled with loopholes and free passes that they have become a pervasive injustice to ordinary Americans.

[@Aless.D]

< The solution: Throw away the tax code and come away with a much more simplified (but not necessarily different) tax system, mostly by removing most of the exemptions and exceptions that benefit very, very few. (In fact, although I'm no expert, I would estimate that 99% of the existing tax code does not benefit the 95% of taxpaying US citizens.)>>

[@Maria-bd4du]

[@J_parker]

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[@Maria-bd4du]

Shermwilli trade

[@sylvesterluke5543]

Investing creates a safe haven for the future, but the goal is to have the right source to invest. Is Sherman Williams Trading so good?

[@Shinee4everluv]

we do have seasons in sg! - Hot - very hot - super hot - extremely hot

[@FS-me8mj]

I think it's hot, hot, hot and hot. Not many variations to be honest.

[@demonetization6596]

For me it is Nov-Jan Windy AF Feb-April Hot May-August Heatstroke September-October Rain

[@lyryun7866]

Theres also soaking wet

[@tanman4927]

Not to mention hot & dry as well as hot & wet!

[@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735]

You forgot durian season

[@dennisheath3747]

I came to Singapore as a British expat and liked it so much I became a citizen. I disagree with the comment about a lack of good western food. There are hundreds of good western restaurants. Have a wander around Dempsey hill and you will trip over several just in that small area.

[@willman3893]

seriously? lack of western restaurants here in Singapore? LOL.......plenty.......yes dennis i agree with you...dempsey

[@arshiaseyyedshakeri890]

Can I know of your process of becoming a citizen? Did you actually become a singaporean or just a PR holder? How long did it took and when did you receive your "citizen"ship?

[@ashierodriguez7149]

Been here for 6 yrs..and if you're talking bout "western food" i think Singapore is where you can find plenty of them in part of Asia

[@gwenleesl]

Many local go for cheap "western food" at coffee shop ranging $5-$7..learning where local eat, shop is the way to cut back cost :)

[@Jaime-mq8lj]

There's literally malls everywhere and each one offers many western food choices. Even at coffee shops there's usually a western food stall 🙃

[@user-em8fq2ev4b]

He's regretting about saying that the rain only last 1 hour... Now that we have freak rainfall...hahahaha

[@americaninsingapore6405]

Maybe I did speak too soon 😂 It's been pretty dry the last week or so, though.

[@bombnomb]

@@americaninsingapore6405 Aiyoh cannot like that one. Many people superstitious, later rain somemore how. Anyway, happy early CNY!

[@forcexjr1566]

Tbh it’s been pretty cold 2 weeks ago. Temperature has been pretty comfortable these past few days.

[@Jess-ll8qg]

😄 🤣

[@vincecarlo]

This Vidz is like Comedy Central; good for a luff but not precise info. " Nodody Locks their doors " 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@exas4791]

Don’t leave your doors unlocked. There r good n bad people anywhere or everywhere.

[@Shishio888]

Yup you are right Singapore had low crime rate but doesn't mean no crime.

[@ashtech5359]

@@Shishio888 exactly

[@albertpang102]

Well this you have to see which part of 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬 you are living in after all. Not all areas in 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬 is safe to travel late from work and to return back home safely 👌 Only some areas are safe. Used your 👀👀👀👀 only. Seeing is believing my fellow expatriates from around the world 🌎 🌍

[@vincecarlo]

We ALL Lock our doors. Do get your Facts Straight

[@jamilatanbinselamathardajo2626]

They normally behave themselves but once abroad ..they starts misbehaving .....

[@mtv565]

You forgot to mention Singapore has NO guns! lol

[@Jess-ll8qg]

😄 🤣 😂

[@IA100KPDT]

@Desmond Kwang good. dont come.

[@GRKalexis]

@@IA100KPDT Absolutely correct.

[@GRKalexis]

​@Desmond Kwang Jan 6 in the US...Such an embarrassment for the US. No law and order. Opinion of Trump and the US has plummeted throughout Europe and Asia. The Pew Research Center.

[@GRKalexis]

@mmm. That's how smart Singapore is.

[@verifunny]

Singaporeans like to use "Uncle" and "Auntie" to address any elderly even though they are not related by blood.

[@wisetour4ever]

That’s chinese culture everywhere in the world

[@harisadu8998]

That's common in India too.

[@hayatikhalid7596]

It's normal in asia

[@aljunyao3609]

@@wisetour4ever sorry ,that not chinese culture in the world..china and taiwan and malaysia chinese dun used that to address..only singapore will.

[@aljunyao3609]

yes .that is our culture..a respect to the elderly

[@nash9926]

Lucky you! You get housing allowance as an expat. For asian expat in western countries, we get shit.

[@vincecarlo]

At least he got it right Housing n Food is Not Cheap. In fact Over Priced after paying for Foreign Levy in ALL Industries esp F&B n Construction

[@donaldirene]

Very simple logic isn't it. I won't spell it out. An Italian moves to Singapore had was paid expat pay with housing. An Asian Aussie made the same move but treatment is totally different. Both are working in same company. I worked with them before.

[@ajufpv1984]

Dont come.

[@vincecarlo]

More Foreigners means more demand for property pushing property prices up. Condo prices have more than Doubled in last 10 yrs. Higher consumption means more GST collected, higher demand for commercial space. Who is the largest Landlord in SG ? The whole Economic model is based on cramming more ppl on the Island; 10M coming soon ?

[@user-re3ei9nl2l]

I agree

[@ivyteo9781]

People don't leave their doors unlocked ... that's unwise lol

[@kennethwong3857]

maybe in Sentosa cove

[@mysticker2u]

I never lock my metal gate for past 30 yrs

[@ivyteo9781]

@@mysticker2u How about your main door?

[@bursegsardaukar]

Low crime doesn’t mean NO crime - Singapore Police Force

[@micahiah2]

@@mysticker2u I read mental gate and laughed

[@ongernie7216]

As Singaporean, we feel congested with all the influx of foreigners. The fact is that we are too small to accommodate so much people. The road is jam pack and housing prices is shooting sky high. The influx of foreigners is driving Singaporean that love Singapore out of Singapore.

[@kspradeep8397]

Exactly true. Singaporeans must save more money, spend less, utilise all the govt facilities and focus upon more money. I am saying this because there isn't any other option. Spend your holidays in neighbouring countries which are very cheap and retire in a low cost country.

[@gordonngwf]

Glad that you love it here. Singapore has much more to offer.

[@snoozkopponwotblitz2507]

Come home lah. 🤣

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Space Aliens

[@galpower83]

I'm a Singaporean living overseas. I miss home so much, it's been over a year now

[@justananimeweeb6696]

Oof

[@karjeecheng9024]

I was overseas for a total of 10 years in the 80s - and so so so happy to be home for good.

[@ona2779]

Came back! What are you doing outside of SG!

[@疏影横斜水清浅暗香浮]

@Trung Nguyen basically it's true lol I thought Malaysia is hot already whereas Singapore ways more hotter as fuck. For the people who want to enjoy the spectacular or fascinating landscape ,Singapore is really not the option due to the place are too small. Singapore is also not a food paradise compared to Taiwan and Malaysia ,both of them possess way further cultural and exotic foods but I have to agree Singapore is a place where got a lot of delicious culinary delicacies. Nonetheless,Singapore is genuinely convenience just like the guy in this video talk about. I can just take a card going outside for a whole day without taking a lot of stuffs. Plus the Singapore crime rate is incontrovertible low compared to the any countries in the world. In conclusion , from my perspective of view,Singapore is a good place when I retire or wannna have a chill life but not a place of adventurous or exciting due to not that much cultural things to explore

[@MarcoJr666]

I’m a Singaporean living overseas for 20 years , and I never miss Singapore. No thanks for HDB flats and the super expensive cars.

[@goldwu2470]

In summary, come to Singapore because you enjoy sweating and being sticky 24/7 Bcos it's hot and humid here xD

[@Tungku66]

The restaurants serve western food mainly leaning towards Europe instead of US.

[@sentiential]

I'm interested to try American pasta and lasagna.

[@eduardochavacano]

Because Europe has culture, the US has Drama Queens.

[@IM-sk4wj]

Singapore has only 1 national language. The rest are official languages.

[@srh2158]

@Haha Hehe Singapore’s National language is Malay. And our official languages are English, Malay, Tamil and Mandarin.

[@weshz2429]

I am living in San francisco. But I dislike America. I miss Singapore. Wish can go back soon.

[@Tinpinming]

i think following this video, we had one of the longest unbroken streak of rainy days. lol

[@hungryfatpotato]

For just earn money, I’ll go to Singapore. For retirement life, I’ll go to USA or other country side places.

[@MrEL28]

As a Sinporean who moved to the US, you're spot on on the convenience and location of Singapore. I think you're referring to American food, as I know many French and Italian restaurants in S'pore serve authentic food.

[@amitjadhavtex]

How do you compare the Taxation part?

[@eightfoldsg]

We are an expensive city but at the same time, it has its options to be frugal as well such as hawker centers for all your meals :D :D

[@dennisheath3747]

And very low cost and efficient public transport.

[@burhan999]

Kelvin... your live is so good that u have no idea what you are talking about....

[@tonymoly8739]

To be truly frugal, you cook your own meals and healthier too😅

[@johnwig285]

@@burhan999 No you are the ignorant one who have bad financial planning. Food in SG is cheap at hawkers & mrt stations where meals are arnd $2+. It is YOUR choice if u gonna spend 10 bucks at expensive restaurants and YOUR fault.

[@pannykwan8097]

@@burhan999 u must be 1 of the 39%

[@joannearun7541]

“during monsoon season it also rains for about an hour or so” monsoon season: rains everyday for like half the day famous last words my friends

[@Al-vw8qt]

As Singapore has zilch natural resources or land, they need expats as they bring the money and the skill. Incentivise them with low taxes then raise it to them at a later date. Use then discard them, that's the strategy

[@Thongjx]

For burgers, have you tried Potato Head Singapore at 36 Keong Saik Rd? Agree with you on Five Guys, it’s so much better than Shake Shack! 😆

[@americaninsingapore6405]

I've heard good things about Potato Head. I'll definitely try it! Thanks!

[@alanphuaernie]

Yes, echoing Potato Head. Do give it a try! 😀

[@donaldirene]

There is this wolf burger that friend recommended.

[@Thongjx]

@@donaldirene This is good too! :)

[@Thongjx]

@@americaninsingapore6405 Maybe make a video on it and share your thoughts with us 😆

[@ronaldhee6608]

Good job! Fair, yet flattering. :)

[@TheMandom88]

Very few Singaporeans go out under hot sun. They will plan activities to avoid the sun or from home to aircon transport to aircon destinations. Those are the tourists who roam the streets under hot sun. . Some people asked why Malaysia is hotter than Singapore when Singapore is near the equator. Simple reason is Singapore had planted lots of trees along the roads.

[@ivanteo1973]

that's not true. activities like jogging, cycling, hiking, swimming, tennis, brisk walking, soccer has to happen under the sun. There aren't many things to do besides eating.

[@vincecarlo]

@@ivanteo1973 US has 1 of the highest Obesity on The Planet. Go to St Monica Beach where Bay Watch is shot, U see whales except bikini clad gals Those who have lived there will Know Hollywood is 🐃💩

[@ivanteo1973]

@@vincecarlo i am talking about Singapore, not Hollywood whales.

[@deepakchermakani7542]

Reason y Singapore is cooler is that it temperature is moderated by the surrounding seas

[@ivanteo1973]

@@deepakchermakani7542 Singapore is hot.

[@leewn2319]

Sg is multi racial & multi religious. Our National Language is Malay. Sg has 4 official languages: English, Chinese, Malay & Tamil. English is our daily working language. In schools, our children learn English as a first language and their mother tongue (Chinese or Malay or Tamil) as 2nd language. Hence, Singaporeans are bi-lingual. Singspore is not expensive to live in if you could integrate into our local food & dwelling culture. If you could rent & lived in HDB flats like 80% of Singaporeans and eat at our hawker centers, you don’t need the extra perks / allowances to your salary. At hawker centers or even some coffee shops you can get a plate of chicken rice at S$2.00 to S$2.50, local coffee with condensed milk at S$1.00. But if your lifestyle is strictly western steak, pasta at Western Restaurants & Starbucks coffee, then you will have to pay for extra costs.

[@limitlessinmind]

Man, so true!

[@ihs51]

Singapore is a heaven

[@vincecarlo]

Chicken Rice $2.50 n coffee $1 ? Policeman still wear shorts ?

[@tc691kiing9]

Not every American could afford to live in SGP and not every inch of SGP allow more immigrant to join, unless you are an expat with substantial wages. Nevertheless, there is no street bagger and homeless people here. And easily accessing the paradise islands and highland surrounding SGP. There are 2 seasons, dry summer and wet summer...

[@heathphoenix1612]

In singapore u drop ur wallet gurantee ull find it in the same place the next day or at the near by police station,,,the level of safety and security is just awesome

[@hiteshharora5661]

I liked Singapore 🇸🇬 was there for a week in 2017 the only thing you sweat 24/7 it's humid I am from India but I still felt SG is more humid but much much cleaner than my country. Another thing I like about SG is they have strict laws and most of the people follow them. In my country people do the opposite of what the govt says 🙄

[@wenshan9101]

Lol, the govt should say the opposite then! Btw, most fear the fines for being uncooperative

[@peepinR]

Haha I agree about the humidity. I've lived in the Philippines and Central Florida and I thought knew what I was getting into. Was I wrong! I sweat likecrazy there

[@verifunny]

Singapore has no natural disasters.

[@karjeecheng9024]

Except lightning strikes! lol, we have the dubious honour of having one of the highest number of lightning strikes. But still, I much rather that than volcano eruptions, tsunami, earthquakes, and so on.

[@shimmyshimmy6724]

The only natural disaster here occurs in the toilet when I get diarrhoea

[@visualreinventionsingapore]

Lol, welcome to Singapore!

[@Psychic84]

Singapore is safe in terms of coronavirus situation.

[@RonLarhz]

Better than murica for sure. But not the best/100% safe of covid.

[@iamefghwr4522]

@@RonLarhz no place is 100% safe from something, same goes for crime rates

[@forcexjr1566]

We’re doing great, but we must not let our guards down. Aim to maintain 0 community case.

[@Jaime-mq8lj]

But that doesn't mean that we can just let loose. As a small country, people live very near each other which means that the virus can spread like wildlife. We still have to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread. Stay safe guys :D

[@justananimeweeb6696]

@@Jaime-mq8lj this is an another reason the goverment is SUPER strict.

[@sereniebellini8973]

Singaporeans are passionate about their burgers :) and so glad Shake Shack is finally here! Just missing in-and-out. My only grouse with Five Guys is the taste of beef drowned in the rest of the burger condiments. Maybe its the beef they chose. But I think this is a subject that is very personal because what we love about a burger has it's regional & cultural bias depending on what you grew up with. Glad you are comfortable living here. Enjoy!

[@wizdante]

The burgers and fries, all if not most of the western food has been modified to suit the local taste. Just like how Asian food is done the same wrong in America xD

[@richardloo7759]

Western food in Singapore that you had mentioned, I believe it is to suit our locals' palate.

[@eduardochavacano]

Lots of authentic European restos in Singapore that dont cater to Singapooreans.

[@richardchak696]

One big bonus for expat that make SGD 100K Per Annum...if you are able to change your citizenship & willing to give up some of the delusional freedom of speech than you would have free yourself from the clutches of a worldwide tax & capital gain tax that most Western Gov't...as there are no CGT..on all your investments such as stocks, property all capital apprication. The income tax is so low compared to the West...you have you own retirement accounts that is your own...not a common pool.

[@DunoLa]

Nice video, can you also cover some culture difference between US and Singapore? Especially e.g. Cycling on the roads or talking in public transport and in maybe public areas like coffee shops?

[@maximus6884]

Singapore treats foreigners differently. 1. You can't let your spouse stay with you unless you earn a v. High salary. During pandemic and even now, foreigners are not allowed to leave sg without risking job as per ICA. But others can do so! Smoking is allowed in HDBs! Your home gets filled w9th smoke there is nothing you can do about it.

[@christopherbong6639]

Go to proper Italian, Spanish, Japanese restaurants. They surely got authentic food there.

[@joy1ess]

The biggest reason my American friends cannot move to Singapore is they can no longer smoke pot. I'm surprised that's not mentioned

[@Emsyaz]

Singapore is super safe. Thanks to the strict law and enforcement. But please remember, low crime doesn't mean no crime. Basic precautionary measures should still be taken such as not leaving your belongings unattended, and locking your house door when nobody's home.

[@user-re3ei9nl2l]

our people are the priority, everything else not. Please stay in your big country Thanks 🙏 Ps. Baldy head not safe in singapore because of the sun so I recommend you to stay in your own country 🤭

[@sourdurian2839]

when he mentioned VPN, i thought he was gonna mention Nord VPN as a sponsor lmao

[@molecularful]

Dude Singapore is ethnically Chinese but the officiated language is still Malay.

[@Gurugurustan]

Commonwealth is one of the oldest towns in Singapore.

[@neoshock3]

Queenstown not Commonwealth.

[@Piggypuggy]

Just think of chicken rice.. laksa.. oyster omelette.. Hokkien mee.. roti prata.. chilli crab.. Bak Chor Mee.. char siew rice.. HAWKER FOOD!! no need to think about al other factors already..... 🤣😋

[@edwardgoeij]

Want to notch up your convenience? Get a NFC phone and tap to Bus/MRT for travelling (goodbye MRT cards). Then, get an electronic lock for your house (goodbye keys).

[@SuccessforLifester]

I have a NFC phone and I use it for Samsung pay linked to my credit card. How do we use it for MRT?

[@mohamedfouze1844]

Singapore don't have several National languages, but only one. The Malay language is the only national language of Singapore. But we do have 4 official languages, and they are English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil. The national anthem is sang in the Malay language as Malay language is the National language 😊

[@myownlilbubble]

Bro.....please stop spreading fallacy. You better be a troll......

[@mohamedfouze1844]

@@myownlilbubble thank you master troll🙇‍♂️

[@Anglepaat]

@@myownlilbubble sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/CONS1963?ProvIds=pr153A-&ViewType=Within&Phrase=Malay&WiAl=1

[@evanlimcs]

I recommend you Burnt Ends - they have really good western food

[@tim92019]

Government is not corrupted And don’t need to worry about someone dropping drugs in your drink

[@vaishnavin3447]

@American in Singapore.. spot on about the convenience. We are from India but living in the US. Even after ten years here, I still miss the ease and convenience in everyday life. If you get a chance I recommend you going on a trip to India. Shops right by houses, extensive public transportation options, endless varieties of food, and hawker shops almost everywhere, of course public relation is so much better in India.. there is real interaction with people which we miss here and definitely the weather for us.

[@llt3973]

Hi American expat in Singapore! From Singaporean expat in America 👋

[@sa10mushi]

I’m Japanese live in Singapore. I totally agree with you and I like your American accents especially “Hawker Center”.

[@ginniechoo7265]

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[@Kodanz456]

Hello babe

[@Jess-ll8qg]

OMG 😲 I knew quite a few Europeans operate western restaurants here in Singapore

[@GAMEBRO0]

idk why im watching this video, im already in Singapore

[@jont2576]

True blue sinkie or Singaporean here....est since 1988. There's only two types of migrants that come to Singapore.....they are either from a much poorer,developing neighbouring country looking for an escape a better life......which represents about 80% of the foreigners here.....or the other 20% are well paid expats with a luxurious package,life's gonna be cherry regardless where they are......they are usually the condo dwellers,shop at cold storage minimum Jason place or isetan,rent in sg is not cheap....established careers,generally in their 30s or 40s with wife and baby......the locals are squashed in between,not exactly in hell but unable to taste heaven either..... although nowadays I would say even the poorer migrants are starting to catch up with the locals, rendering locals more or less useless slabs of human meat with nothing to distinguish or differentiate themselves from their mediocrity. No Safety and orderliness in Singapore if u ask me is generally overrated,it just makes the place u know totally boring and sterile and insulated..... Australia for example is already a safe enough place,but sometimes u want that edge of excitement u know.....u want to witness that hobo fight,or drunk people on Friday night and police horses,the occasional forest fire or maybe a little organized crime,one word to describe Singapore is docile timid, unwilling to challenge the status quo,non entrepreneurial,unwilling to push the envelope.....marginal,mediocre,average,spineless,they don't create anything in life,be it business or tech or sports or entertainment or culture or literature.....most are just academic drones and good workers..... Singapore lacks anarchy or political awareness.....there's not even the slightest grafitti in the country,whether artistic or anarchistic.....no "fark the PAP" no "ding ding the old man's dead"......they don't understand the country's historical or political history....or current politics and economic policies.....they are just sheeeeeep What else do I want to complain about......well there's the weather,and the population demographics and its impact.......well let me know if ur interested in hearing more. There's the entertainment factor,the culture or lack thereof,the nature or lack there of,or basically anything,if u feel like pursuing something entrepreurial Singapore isn't exactly a conducive place,our industry is limited, Innovation barely exist,technological rnd is a joke.....market is non existent compared to USA......if u want to be van dweller, professional athlete or build ur own house in the forest or lake or live on a boat,if u want to become a tech mogul or a casino mogul or health food bar or energy drink billionaire in sg.....good luck with that,investment banker start it own hedge fund,become Warren buffet.....good luck.....if u seek nature,u want to

[@adrianyong8422]

I think you have confused pizza, lasagna (italian) etc as American. There are American pixza chains or restaurants. Or try Jerry smoke house at Jalan Kayu or ribs ...one of the most US-like places.

[@sheiladim5907]

He misses American pizza, which is different from Italian pizza. At my place here in Illinois there is one family owned restaurant selling Italian pizza, always pack.

[@sheiladim5907]

Pizza, spaghetti and lasagna have become America's food. Friday is pizza day everywhere in America.

[@silvamaney8897]

Singapore is the safest country in the world.

[@branlow1]

Man this is a pretty good vid

[@stephentan8949]

i like places or countries with four seasons. Singapore is not my choice to stay.

[@fredjoee]

Welcome to Singapore, I heard that many Americans would usually prefer Australia over Singapore, anyway thanks for choosing Singapore.

[@h.l6849]

@@mingzmings88 what's wrong with fred welcoming a foreigner to Singapore? As a citizen of the host country, its the right thing to do.

[@h.l6849]

Welcome to Singapore!

[@h.l6849]

@@mingzmings88 if welcoming ppl is pathetic, than i rest my case. Obviously we have different values and upbringing. Bye.

[@fafafifufu]

Welcome to Singapore!

[@keithf.d8345]

Welcome to 🇸🇬

[@mohawk548]

if you don't eat durians, you fail badly to assess singapore in whole .🤣

[@karjeecheng9024]

Ah, I am a Singaporean born and bred, and I haven't eaten durians in more than two decades - and haven't felt the urge to in almost as many years. Have I failed badly as a Singaporean? lol

[@vincecarlo]

@@karjeecheng9024 Guess you have.......miserably in fact according to Mohawk548

[@PaganMin-1966]

best of luck if you intend to become a singaporean, unless you have lots of money you can retire early, if not you will have to work till 70 years old then can retire

[@tojin]

Not to mention we in Singapore can enjoy (with precautions) dining outside, watching movies etc thanks to how well the government has managed Covid-19 so far + most citizens following the rules.

[@usernameisusername]

Lol

[@紫藤-u1l]

Reason why western food may be a little off to u is i guessing they try to adjust it a little to suit the locals' taste.

[@Emsyaz]

Don't think so. Most just dont know how to cook properly

[@mysticker2u]

Just like the chicken rice in US and UK.. never quite right..

[@Dolline]

Yes, true that - agree with you, if the food didn't suit local tongue they will have no business. Same like our chicken rice or seafood restaurant etc in UK and USA far off from our original taste just because we tried to make sure suitable for their taste.

[@suesam7512]

Singapore is multi-racial country actually. High population of racial is Chinese. Follow by malays, indians n others (Eurasian). Nice video!

[@sajaasurehs9043]

Pro tip: If you're LGBTQIA+, dont come. Find a more open minded country.

[@benbow7998]

Please don’t, we are very congested, best to stay where you are

[@tinachen5302]

If it Halal certified western food, it might taste off for the lack of using alcohol in cooking.

[@americaninsingapore6405]

This is a great point, and one I hadn't considered. Thanks!

[@harithnasir3286]

Too bad

[@FigTreeSG]

If I am not wrong, grandma America was never famous for her burger and fries; that is a product of corporate America. Pizza and and lagsane American style? I would say that the Italians have the same to say about the off tasting way that the Americans have manipulated their favourite cuisines. Ever considered that the American tastebud has been manipulated by the corporate all this time and are unable to shake themselves out from these addictions?

[@americaninsingapore6405]

Mmmm, delicious corporate manipulation 🤤

[@bennairo]

I think the one of the main speciality of Singapore is that it supports racial harmony,hence technically saying racism are non to very rare in Singapore.

[@jackjackyphantom8854]

Racism is common in Singapore lol.

[@kagome2420]

Season in Singapore: Hot season, Even hotter season, Monsoon season, Durian season

[@anpr]

Please talk about cycling in SG or how do u find cycling here?

[@Kodanz456]

Extremely strict laws make it safe here, death penalties for drug trafficking, arson and murder... Begging or spitting on the streets is a crime here... Another important aspect to our growth is probably racial harmony.. This ironically makes us enjoy variety of hawker food... The downside of living in sg? chewing gum ban 😂 Expensive cigarettes 😂 No alcohol consumption in public after 2230hrs😂

[@mohammadfaizalbinahmadahma1478]

Yes.. My brother tks ❤👍👍

[@robertrodriguez9329]

How expensive is Singapore. With Rent food and all accessory.

[@americaninsingapore6405]

I come from a fairly expensive city (DC) so food prices weren’t too much of a shock. Rent, however, can be pretty high IMO.

[@dianalee6065]

If your grandma move in with you, you'll have your 'grandma's cooking' daily.

[@vincecarlo]

Yeah, Cheap bast**d

[@c2o183]

Interesting, I thought Pizza and Lasagna are Italian, and we normally have good pizza and lasagna from good Italian restaurants.

[@peteryeng]

You're spot on. I live in Singapore and the US. Love both countries. Yes, western food is always a little off. Steaks in the US are way better than in Singapore. I find Americans friendlier and more helpful (not in NYC or some areas). Thanks for candid description. Err, one more thing. Maybe not locking doors is not the best idea.

[@weekahhuat6285]

Singapore national language is Malay. Official languages are English, mandarin, malay and tamil

[@Tina4Jesus]

About the food.... Yeah, I can relate. I was living in UK for a number of years.. The Pizza and sandwiches there are delicious and available everywhere, but being an Asian I was craving and dreaming of Asian food --- Nasi Lemak , Laksa , Roti Prata ...... When I finally managed to find some eateries that served Laksa or Chicken curry ....... *thumbs down* *puke*

[@SpecJack15]

I'm Singaporean but I cannot stand the taste of Nasi Lemak, Mee Goreng or many other Asian dishes. I find a lot of these dishes to be very oily, fatty and even spicy which can give me problems. So even as a local I tend to refrain from eating many local foods.

[@1changi]

Not to forget Shake Shack.

[@mtv565]

I heard Kentucky Fried Chicken in Singapore is VERY different from KFC in the US.

[@ylein6508]

I am a Singaporean living in Australia. Singapore kfc is so much better than Australia

[@cecilialim2296]

Just subscribed.😁👍

[@iqnaijnat]

That Five Guys interlude was awesome.

[@DebanshuMukherjee]

How about Education in Singapore? How about public transit in Singapore? How much salary is a good salary for a full time and for a contractor?

[@kokleongling4596]

Actually western food like pizza, McDonald’s, KFC, Pastamanic etc. They still exist in Singapore. Although they are not ordinary!!!

[@edzehoo]

Pastamania ? Oh puhlease..

[@hamydunn9183]

I am sure he is not talking about McDonald, KFC, etc. There are numerous family restaurants.

[@encryp4558]

@@hamydunn9183 I live in Sg and I was standing in front of a KFC just now😉

[@hamydunn9183]

@@encryp4558 So?

[@vincecarlo]

Junk food Crap

[@SuccessforLifester]

I am so ashamed for being so backwards in the use of the MRT card. I only use it for bus and MRT and wasn't really aware of its other uses.

[@oxygen88888]

I can understand the homesick food feeling coz when we were in a western country the chinese food were not the chinese food "". Was it the element, atmosphere, the nature of the ingredients, ..........? But we enjoyed the western food very much. That was authentic.

[@donaldirene]

It's even harder to find authentic Singapore food overseas

[@jasonle6910]

A very good reason to move to Singapore for almost everyone, except the American, is Tax! Highest rate at 22% (multi-millionaires may pay that rate) and no capital gain tax.

[@ericburton4705]

Been there, tooooooo expensive!

[@ckhilton]

There are burgers in Singapore I still think about and crave, believe it or not: Omakase burger (orchard), shake shack (jewel), Burger Joint (telok ayer), black tap (mbs), potato head (telok ayer/tanjong), meat smith (tanjong pagar)

[@americaninsingapore6405]

Everyone keeps telling me about Potato Head. It might be time to make a reservation.

[@ckhilton]

@@americaninsingapore6405 do it! Also, if you like In n Out, Omakase was the closest thing I could find.

[@hengkipurwanto2020]

Singapore in surface is clean, discipline but I wonder about sanitation, MSG in food

[@office434]

You can request for no MSG when ordering food or just avoid place/s that have MSG pre-made food like l usually do when looking for daily meal. As for sanitation depends on what you are referring to. For me, l avoid mrt toilets as much as l can and always go to the malls as they are slightly better. I am a Singaporean by the way😊

[@emokia15]

Hands down cleaner than most countries I have been to, only losing to Japan. Japan is insanely clean.

[@MrWackydoodles]

I seriously don't know why anyone would want to singapore other than for convenience and security. Place is small and can get boring as hell after a few weeks. Not a lot of nature. Rent is high, eating out is expensive. Id rather spend my hard earned $$$ on other SEA countries with better beaches and food where my 5kusd a month can go along way.

[@michaelhuffines4978]

For Pizza try ALT Pizza, there are a few outlets around. I also like Marche’s pizza. Those are the best two pizza places i have found here. Now if only I could find some Jimmy Dean sausage...! See you at 5 Guys.

[@scottloar]

Penang has all those advantages but is much cheaper for living and is not boring; living in Singapore is like living in a shopping mall day after day after day.

[@kongming1263]

i live in asia, visited singapore countless of times. personally would like to see you review Singaporean food!

[@americaninsingapore6405]

What should I eat?

[@h.l6849]

@@americaninsingapore6405 Chin Chin Eating House, 19 Purvis St, Singapore 188598. Dish: Hainanese pork chop, salted egg prawn ball. Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, 466 Crawford Ln, #01-12, Singapore 190466. Local minced meat noodle. Be prepared for super long queues even on weekdays.. the queue got even linger after it received a Michelin star. A Noodle Story, Amoy Street Food Centre, 7 Maxwell Rd, Stall #01-39, Singapore 069111. Singapore style japanese ramen. Seemed quite popular among my foreign friends. Personally i am not that impressed. Expect long queue. This stall is only operating between 11 to 1.30.+ - pm on weekdays in the CBD.

[@wf645]

@@h.l6849 Hill street Tai Hwa pork noodle is overpriced and portions meh ... i will only bring out of town friends there or if near the area. Else, I do not even bother about it.

[@vincecarlo]

@@americaninsingapore6405 Durian; King of Fruit Rite of passage

[@36_snaps]

Although Singapore is expensive if u have the right job there is not a problem

[@yeezeey4037]

When I'm in a foreign country, the last thing I want to eat is hometown food. Perhaps once in a while just for reminiscing sake. Food defines greatly the culture of a place and I would love to immerse, to understand and to appreciate the culture of my host nation. Nevertheless good to hear perspective from an American. It is your opinion and I respect that :)

[@americaninsingapore6405]

I agree and eat local foods regularly! Local SG food is delicious! 😀 Like you, when I'm visiting a country I rarely seek out familiar foods. I think when you live somewhere full-time, though, it's nice to have a few familiar options. Luckily, lots of friendly people suggested places for me to try.

[@user-mk3yl5fe4m]

When you live there, it’s different. At some point you crave the food your used to.

[@shengdota9584]

There's a good reason why singapore doesnt do western food right. Firstly the asian produce cannot be compared to the american produce. To import all these would mean that prices would be much higher. Sure there were a few good steakhouses that serve good american food. WERE. Why? because over the course of time, singaporeans value thier money and being a country with people that saves as money as much they could due to astronomical prices and high costs of living towards retirement. Most of these american establishments has closed since the early 2000s. Its not that there isnt good american food. Its that opening such places and having expensive imports with low consumer purchases just makes it almost impossible. Thats the reason why other asian cuisines are great in singapore but for european and american food its hard to sustain. All because of price points, mark -ups and such. A good example is five guys as u mentioned. they did it right you say? take a look at the price, for 30 bucks would you feed yourself a burger meal or for an entire week of lunch in the hawker centre? Yea shake shack first open and had queues snaking an hour long, now its empty :) The only real patrons to five guys or western diners are either the expats themselves or singaporeans who will be there for the first and last time. I love western food but its only occasional for the sole reason of high importation cost that reflects on my bill. Which is why everyone here flocks to mcdonalds cuz its the best value i guess. How sad that when i go to western establishments all i get is grey steaks and trashy burgers. Yes you are right about the american food here in singapore without a doubt, but i guess it all boils down to the cost of living in the first place that affects ultimately the opportunities for establishments to cater to the needs of the country. Lastly, the portion sizes here are trash compared to the states.