Singapore is the Most Overrated Place in the World 🇸🇬

Singapore Travel Guide including Marina by the Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Raffles, Formula 1, expensive cocktails and beers, Haji Lane, Little India, Chinatown, things to do, and some surprises along the way 😈
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0:00 - Introduction
0:48 - Accommodation
1:37 - Marina Sands
4:17 - Gardens by the Bay
6:05 - Haji Lane
7:55 - Worlds Most Expensive Drink
9:02 - Traditional Breakfast
10:16 - Little India / Chinatown
13:03 - Formula 1
14:45 - Gardens by the Bay
16:28 - My overall thoughts
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[@mrletterman53]

Lived in singapore for 5 years, you need to try the local food much more. You’re not going to have a good experience based off going to the most touristy spots in the centre of the city. This is like judging London based off going to Soho and Hyde Park, rip-offs as well

[@gazwrighttravel]

Appreciate the comment and info. Where would you advise we check out next time? We had 4 nights, so a fair few places we ate at that I didn't include. We did have a Nandos as we haven't had one in 4 months :) Soho and Hyde Park are insane... but you've gotta admit Singapore is crazy from a price perspective... Also, on the food front I am severely allergic to nuts so I have to be really careful on where I eat. I really wanted to try some of the places in Chinatown, but there was an array of Satay on the menu :)

[@mrletterman53]

@@gazwrighttravel ah damn, the nut allergy is definitely a big one! You have to head to a local hawker centre, Singapores culture is 100% based around food. Lau pa sat is good even though its in the centre but I would recommend going to Maxwell Food Centre. Even better the beers will cost you only a max of 10 SGD per pint! The food will be around 5 SGD and this is how you live as a local. I would also recommend the Singapore Botanic Gardens, which is a UNESCO site and filled with residents rather than Gardens by the Bay which is overrated imo. I will list foods you have to try (barring nut allergies): Chicken Rice Bak Kut Teh Chili Crab/black pepper crab Roti canai Nasi Goreng And honestly so many more! When I lived in Malaysia and visited Singapore I didn’t like it, but it really grows on you when you live there and the lifestyle there is easy, so I understand your frustrations

[@mbnb007]

@@gazwrighttravel if you go to any hawkers centre (groups of small restaurants locals eat at) you can get exceptionally good meals for less than 5 pounds. Singapore is known for its cheap very good quality food and you went to nandos?? :P

[@user-el2lh5ro9o]

@@gazwrighttravel Go to steamov at beach road, haidilao if you into their special dance, fortune center for vegetarian chinese food.

[@henrya636]

​@@gazwrighttravel Satay is definitely a no if you have allergy to peanut. The sauce is made from peanut.

[@riba2219]

ah yes the classic foreigner backpacker with the entitlement

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@riba2219 no backpacks around here fella. Chin up and have a good weekend. Pleasure to have you watching my videos 🤝

[@Ariautoace]

Bro, who went to all the wrong places, expected all the wrong things. Progress is not for everyone.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@Ariautoace I watched multiple KZbin videos and research online. We went to the ‘top’ tourist attractions. Where should we have gone then and what should we have done?

[@stevenyeo5035]

He is comparing a 2star destination with a 6star place. Like complaining that coke costs too much at ritz Carlton. We forgive u. Poorly advised. Generally sounds like a whining traveller we could do without

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@stevenyeo5035 where is a 2 star destination and where is 6?

[@stevenyeo5035]

@gazwrighttravel I guess if you don't know I needn't explain

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@stevenyeo5035 keep looking for that purpose and living it... chin up fella

[@vicho8762]

what were you expecting from the most expensive hotel in the city? cocktails in London's posh bars also cost 30 quid. Unless you're saying that's somehow acceptable for London, but unacceptable in Singapore because of ... what exactly? I'm curious, just because it's Southeast Asia you think you should be able to live like a king for cheap?

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@vicho8762 London is also super expensive. I definitely agree with you on that 😄 why would it be cheap because it’s SE Asia - who said that as I didn’t? I knew it was going to be super expensive. I just share my journey and experience with people, so they can get a glimpse and taste of what it’s like. I’ll be back at some point to give it a 2nd chance and get a different feel for the city/ country. Where else should we go to eat/ drink? 🤝

[@PetshopBoys-t7j]

Obviously you did not do your research before u came to Singapore.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@PetshopBoys-t7j why haven’t I done my research?

[@jasonchua9112]

​@@gazwrighttravelif u had bothered to do some research you should know that you going to pay more in the typical touristy places.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@jasonchua9112 is that how it works? The more touristy places are the most expensive? I hadn’t thought about that before 😂 We just went to all the ‘top’ attractions and places (which were expensive) no matter where you are from. I’m not sure why people are so annoyed at me saying it’s an expensive country? I’m all ears on other places to go, eat, explore etc. Just need some insight from a local on those as they weren’t easy to find online or YT.

[@LeeviZeph]

​@@gazwrighttravelThis is not only in Singapore.ourists pay more in most of the countries I have been (42). Some of them post the price so everyone can see it.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@LeeviZeph yeah I know. I was just having a bit of banter. I’ve been to a fair few countries and appreciate the prices are always higher in these places. That being said you wouldn’t find many counties with £15 pints or £30 cocktails 😂

[@ragsoh]

Singaporean here. Born here in 1962. So I am literally a dinosaur now. Is Singapore expensive - heck, yes - cars (US$100,000 for a basic Japanese car, US$400,000 for a small apartment, etc). But how did we survive? Basically, I work very very hard and I save save save. We cook our meals at home or eat at hawker centres. You can get a decent meal for US$3 and if you throw in a coffee, it is another US$1. A fish and chip meal in the hawker is about US$7. It is really affordable. I was in Iceland a few years ago. Fish and chip in a cafe cost US25 and if you go to a restaurant (which i did), it became US$40. So in summary, you can have a really enjoyable holiday here on the cheap and forget about those hotels' cocktails - it is simply not worth visiting. Please visit Singapore again and visit the hawkers - I highly recommend Chinatown Complex and Maxwell. If you venture out, you can try Zion Road Hawker (at Great World City MRT). You won't be disappointed.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@ragsoh Hey, thanks for the message and all the info. I really appreciate it. We went to the food centre in Chinatown and it looked amazing. I couldn’t eat there as I am severely allergic to nuts/ peanuts and there was lots of satay. It’s 100% where you can save abit of money and have some really tasty food (from what I saw). Yeah I went to iceland last year and it’s crazy isn’t it. What were your favourite things your did in Iceland?

[@ragsoh]

@@gazwrighttravel I am a pescatarian (I only eat seafood). Maybe a safe bet would be chicken rice and noodles for you. And fish dishes like fish soup, fried fish are generally nut free. May I suggest you use Google translate to ask the hawkers if their food has nuts in them. For Iceland, my favourite thing was driving around the amazing country. The food was very expensive but it was a trip of a lifetime - so i just splurged.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@ragsoh thanks for the info. I really appreciate it. If satay sauce (peanuts) is on the menu I usually avoid it in case there is cross contamination. The food in Asia as a whole has been amazing, but I know I’m missing out on lots of the good stuff with my nut allergy. I have severely different food vlogs on my channel in Europe, London, South Korea so if you enjoy your food maybe check those out and welcome to the team 🤝

[@maocat6606]

I think we r not ready for u in Asia. Everything has peanuts in it. Please don't get sick! I don't even know a single person with peanut allergy. Eg of food with peanuts, rojak spring rolls pie tee n alternative bf is peanut butter toast! Also pastries n other desserts.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@maocat6606 I know. I absolutely love Asia but I do find it hard with the food. So many amazing countries to explore 🏄🏻‍♂️

[@jesselivermore4318]

If you mind your budget, better to go Malaysia. But Spore still be great ..but expensive.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@jesselivermore4318 yeah I agree with this. Malaysia was amazing and as you say a lot more budget friendly. I didn’t dislike Singapore but I just thought it was crazily overpriced compared to anywhere else I have been to in the world. London, Scandinavia, Japan etc Thanks for taking time to comment, I really appreciate it 🤝

[@Akie1976]

yeah I love Malaysia!

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@Akie1976 amazing place and amazing people 🏄🏻‍♂️

[@danasingapore135]

Singapore isn’t for backpackers

[@icekitten06]

To all future visitors to Singapore. Its inferno hot here!! Your ice cream melts the moment it leave the ice cream shop .. 😂😂😂 sunscreen and water is a must ... And please, singapore is the smallest island country in asia.. pls dont expect too much hahahaha ... budget meals .. travel out to places like north of singapore or east or west of singapore .. other than that, prices for food are like .. 😅😅😅

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@icekitten06 super hot but the air conditioning is amazing! Really appreciate you taking the time to message me

[@rayandlow]

Lol, one of those foreigners who came here without doing proper homework. A quick google search from my end gave me a list of budget friendly food and drinks. For some reason, even though you didnt explicity mention it, you gave vibes that you expected Singapore to be as cheap as other SEA countries.

[@gazwrighttravel]

I knew Singapore would be expensive before I came. Hence why I didn't say it would be similar to other SEA countries. Not sure how you got that vibe :) I live near London and have travelled to NYC and Scandanavian countries - I am well versed in 'expensive countries', but I thought Singapore was on another level. I do appreciate the feedback people have given that we only went to the super touristy place. But it was my first time in Singapore and we are tourists so wanted to go to the most popular places. I'm not sure how many of my videos you watched but I am severely allergic to all nuts, but mainly peanuts so I have to be really careful what and where I eat. So I often have to avoid street food and there was alot of satay sauce on the Singapore menu's in the hawker centres, where I pre researched had more 'affordable' food options. Where would you recommend we eat next time that is more budget friendly? :)

[@rayandlow]

​@@gazwrighttravelhello first of all i commend you on such a friendly reply (though i apologise if mine sound hostile). You can find plenty of affordable and budget friendly food that doesn't make sense using the usage of peanut ingredients. These are abundant in street stalls and hawkers. I should also mention that Singapore is a city more well known for shopping and food for tourists so if you are here for adventures, this is not the place.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@rayandlow No problem at all and its great to open up a friendly conversation :) the peanut side does make it difficult in certain countries, but thanks for the information on the hawkers and street vendors. I will check them out when we are next travelling through Singapore :) yeah I could see the shopping centres were amazing and nice and cold. If you ever travel to London give me a shout and I can recommend some places for you. Have a great week :)

[@megatonhammer4723]

Singapore’s safety, cleanliness and convenience is tops in South East Asia. 99% of facilities and services work, standards and expectations vary. Easy if one speaks and reads English. Food variety is probably one of its best features, very easy to take it for granted. That’s about it. For those who love the heat and humidity, good for you. Born Sporean but never been a patriot. Hate the typical Sporean culture. Overly pragmatic and linear in mindset. Too mainstream and you’ll stand out if your orientation and lifestyle is different. (I’m not referring to one’s sexual preferences or fashion sense) Yes after you’ve seen every man made thang specifically designed to impress the tourist, you’ll be meh after that. Unless, you’ve never been to Asia. So SG is like Asia-light. Did you know, the Singapore Sling is only drunk by foreigners (especially white ones). Just ask the average Sporean on the street and chances are, 9/10 have never tried it. Possibly 5/10 even know about it. Last words: expensive and boring but easy to take the comforts and convenience for granted.

[@clawprincesg326]

Yes it is expensive. But u have to compare the cleanliness between other southeast asia country. And u go to the tourist spot so its all expensive.. Go to Yishun, Admiralty, Jurong much more better hawker centre and cheap.

[@regleo]

I think in defence of Gardens by the Bay, the real highlight is the 2 conservatories, Flower Dome and Cloud Forest, which require ticketed admission. You seem to have omitted that in your visit. I have to admit that the rest of the park can feel underwhelming but it was designed more for the locals to have a green space in the heart of the city.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@regleo Hey - I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and a balanced response. Information taken on board. I guess we thought it was purely a tourist type place, but it’s interesting to hear what you said about locals having a green space. People have sent me some really good insight on other things to do, so we’ll be checking those out next time (mainly some hiking). If you had any other recommendations let me know and have a great weekend 🤝

[@omoshitanoshi]

This poor bloke can’t even afford LV, you think he will be able to spend on the conservatories? Cheapos like him only want free stuff.

[@javadamcha]

Honest review, I love it. In general yes Singapore is very expensive,you can go to Batam or Johor for Singapore vibe but with fraction of cost

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@javadamcha I always try and give an honest insight. My intention is never to offend anyone, but I pride myself on being 100% honest about our experiences. Really appreciate the insight about the other places and will check them out when we are next passing through Singapore 🤝 Where is the beat country you have travelled to?

[@harrykekgmail]

Yes, you are right. Not recommended for those coming from countries with a declining economy and currency.

[@kalmdwn7711]

safe quiet base from which we launch ourselves from for fun

[@chiangweytan5937]

The way you approach singapore is kinda like going to the US and just hangout in Hollywood.

[@kjsi3966]

Im from the philippines and I was amazed with SG for being sooo clean, organized, safe and disciplined people..I really liked it. When I travel I budget to enjoy. Don't travel if you donot have the necessary budget 😂

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@kjsi3966 yeah that’s it - we couldn’t afford Singapore 😂

[@MamaMas]

Too bad for you then. While in Bali or other parts of Asia you will complain that water is not clean, toilets are too dirty or there's no toilet at all maybe you need to relieve yourself naturally. The jam is so bad you get stuck in it for maybe more than 5 hours. You lose your luggage at the airport. Being pickpocket or robbed blah blah.. the list is endless. NOTHING IS FREE. I thought Singaporean are complainers but you are not different from them. Even the UK is not cheap. Pls appreciate the country that you travel to. You won't know what will happen to you in your next travel. Hopefully you are alive to report the incident. TRAVEL SAFE

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@MamaMas I’ll be playing this for you tonight - have a good evening 🎻

[@globalasia3768]

Man we went in Bali April 2024 is 3 times price up last 24 month , and now Singapore and everything here is cheaper for example bottle of low level whisky Jack Daniels in Bali supermarket cost US 100$ 0,7l , here in Singapore 18$ is 5 times cheaper, in Europe same bottle 12€ in German , the lower level beer on the world name bintang in Bali cost in supermarket 4$ !!! , in German 0,6€ the best German beer , 😊your info is not correct !

[@gazwrighttravel]

You're telling me its cheaper to live in Singapore than Bali?

[@globalasia3768]

@@gazwrighttravelman ofc , Australia is now same price like Bali , we payed in Bali for shit small villa in canggu 3k$ for month and outside villa was so disgusting, dirty , low level infrastructure, even not worth to pay 1000$ , but in Sydney we payed same price but was amazing , incredible, outside was so clean , convenient, infrastructure perfect for simple daily activities, if you pay big money for holiday must be any details perfect , Singapore is same we payed same monthly price like in Bali but our place is 6 starts inside and outside building I need enjoy and relax not stay in dirty z, trafficked, polluted area for same price this was only my point . But about alcohol yes Singapore so cheap I’ve bill from daily supermarket I can send you for example whisky I use to buy 2 bottle a day here is 30$ but in Bali was 200$ a day so is unbelievable bigger different , maybe if you’re tourist for you is ok , red wine here 15$ in Bali 100$ same exactly bottle , perfume here 100ml D&G 60$ in Bali 130$ beach walk mall I have bill , all price is from supermarket not bars , so you can tell me you know something more better like me

[@gazwrighttravel]

​@@globalasia3768 I love the passion, I love the energy and I love the detail :) Its all personal preference and thats what makes us all so unique. I might prefer Bali, you might prefer Singapore and someone else might prefer Auz. Buying alcohol in a bar or restaurant in Singapore is more expensive. We did it in multiple different places and its 2,3,4* more than Bali. I can't comment on the price of whiskey as we didn't buy any from a shop in Singapore. But buying alcohol from a supermarket isn't the only barometer of cost of living. We spent 4 times more on accommodation in Singapore than Bali. We spent 4 times more on Alcohol. We spent 2 times more on food. Thats my experience and what I paid. If you had a difference experience that is also fine... Please share some hotels in Singapore for £24 per night and I will happily come back and book one of them... We can chat anytime in more detail over a beer somewhere :)

[@javadamcha]

Yes in Indonesia in general alcohol is taxed really high. But everything else is much cheaper

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@javadamcha I think the alcohol is just such a mix. If you buy cocktails or beers at a bar/ restaurant they are good value. But agree with the above that if you buy a bottle of wine or spirit from a shop they are very expensive. Stick to the Bintangs and a few cocktails mixed in for me 😂

[@teddinax]

From your videos, you seem like one who loves the sun, sand and sea. Why visit SG in the first place? It’s clearly not for you. Plus you visited when the country was experiencing a terrible heat wave!

[@tommyfoo8417]

Key Operative word here “Budget Traveller” But your destination includes Raffles Hotel, Gardens by the Bay, Haji Lanes etc, essentially all the tourist traps. Then in the very same vein you complain about how expensive it is… duh! Of course it is expensive! If you truly want to educate about budget travelling, why don’t you share about the hidden gems such as Tiong Bahru Market with famous foods such as the Wonton Mee. Jian Bo Shui Kieh. Maxwell Food Centre with that Tian Tian chicken rice or Adam Road Food Center with its Nasi Lemak. The list goes on and on. Please do your research, stop complaining about how expensive it is when you walk into a 5-Star hotel and expect a $1.2 kopi. At the very least, be logical in your assertion.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@tommyfoo8417 thanks for the insight. I’m all for trying to go to hidden gems… but it’s finding them in the first place. We’re not budget travelling, but I always like to give some insight so if people want to do the ‘top attractions’ they have an idea of cost. Who wanted a $1.20 beer? I’ve seen loads of vlogs on Raffles and no one mentioned the price. Just how essential of a place to go it was. I did the same, but shared how much it’s going to set you back financially. Really appreciate the insight on the other spots and will check them out next time, but no one is telling me Singapore isn’t an expensive place overall 🤝

[@tommyfoo8417]

@@gazwrighttravel10-15 years ago, you might be right. But in this day and age, the answers you seek are literally just 5min. Google Maps offer all these eateries that I mention. It even tells you how affordable it is with that $$ icons. And even, you don’t know about Google (which I highly doubt it), you can always ask Chat GPT. It’s all the rage these days. My point is, do alittle research. Just 5 min on your computer would give you plenty of information. Read through the comments section, if it is just 1 or 2 person telling you that your narrative is flawed or you have poor research, maybe it is bias. But if consistently you are hearing the same narrative from people who have lived here for decades. It would be foolish to insist that you are right. Is Singapores more expensive as compared to the likes of Malaysia and Thailand and all other South East Asian countries. Yes. But is as expensive as you described it to me. No. I would disagree with your characterisation. It is incredibly bias. Here, you can get a full meal at a food court for a noodle dish between $4-5 depending on what you order. You can get coffee that cost $1.7. Here you can take your family of four out for dinner for just $25-40. And the fare would be pretty decent. A chicken dish, egg fish and a vegetable dish with 4 bowls of rice. Compare that to Myanmar and with its exchange rates, of course it is exorbitant. Compare that to say Australia or UK, I highly doubt you can cover a full family meal at just $40. That is more like the price for 2 person only and it’s a one dish meal. If you want to create content to help travellers as you put it in your video, have the decency to do some rudimentary research. I think that is a very fair ask.

[@tommyfoo8417]

​@@gazwrighttravel It is really easy to do some research. Google Maps offers a plethora of so-called "Hidden Gems" if you simply type in hawker food. You even know the food's affordability with the $$ sigh in there. Or you can CHATGPT this; it is all the rage these days. I never said $1.2 beer. I said, $1.2 Kopi (Coffee). Here in Singapore, you can get a very decent Noodle Dish eating out for just $4-5 bucks, depending on what you order. You can spend just $25-$50 on "Tze Char" ordering a Chicken Dish, Vegetable Dish, Egg Dish, 4 bowls of rice, 4 orders of drinks, teas, coffee, soft-drinks and such for a family of 4. I don't think you can do that in the UK or Australia. Maybe for 1 or 2 people, depending on what you order. Is Singapore more expensive than, say, Malaysia, Thailand, or Myanmar? Sure, of course, but Singapore offers much better infrastructure and safety ratings in street food. I would not say that Singapore is dirt cheap. It is definitely more expensive, but it is not as expensive as you put it. You visit all these tourist traps, and you complain about the prices? Of course, it is expensive; it is practically designed to fleece tourists. I mean, as a local, I steer clear of Raffles Hotel. Singapore Sling? Yuck!. Sands by the Bay? Come on.... Do some actual research. There are so many good places to go to that are not tourist traps, and the drinks very likely taste much better. If one or two people tell you that your research is terrible, maybe they are biased. But if you have a running trend in the comments section telling you that your research is terrible, it would be foolish to keep insisting that you are right. If you like to give "insights" at least give the insights that is true. If you want to do "Top Attractions"..... (Ewww. Why would you like to even do them.... its boring AF) Its like going to Japan in Kyoto and visit the Bamboo Forest in Arayashima at 10am then complain that ~ "oh its terrible because it is super crowded, it is not as peaceful looking as the pictures you see". But of course, these pictures were taken at 5-6am, not 10am, and these are tourist spots. And if you bother to ask the locals and do some research, there are actually MANY other "Bamboo forests" in secluded parts of Japan that are easily accessible. It is the same as Singapore. Ask the locals. Unlike 100 Years ago, we actually speak English. We are pretty friendly and would be more than happy to point you in the right direction. Or, you know, actually just type into Google Maps. We are only an "Island ~ that is 40km by 20km." It's really not that big. It just takes a little effort on your part. It's not much of an ask right?

[@tommyfoo8417]

@@gazwrighttravel It is really easy to do some research. Google Maps offers a plethora of so-called "Hidden Gems" if you simply type in hawker food. You even know the food's affordability with the $$ sigh in there. Or you can CHATGPT this; it is all the rage these days. I never said $1.2 beer. I said, $1.2 Kopi (Coffee). Here in Singapore, you can get a very decent Noodle Dish eating out for just $4-5 bucks, depending on what you order. You can spend just $25-$50 on "Tze Char" ordering a Chicken Dish, Vegetable Dish, Egg Dish, 4 bowls of rice, 4 orders of drinks, teas, coffee, soft-drinks and such for a family of 4. I don't think you can do that in the UK or Australia. Maybe for 1 or 2 people, depending on what you order. Is Singapore more expensive than, say, Malaysia, Thailand, or Myanmar? Sure, of course, but Singapore offers much better infrastructure and safety ratings in street food. I would not say that Singapore is dirt cheap. It is definitely more expensive, but it is not as expensive as you put it. You visit all these tourist traps, and you complain about the prices? Of course, it is expensive; it is practically designed to fleece tourists. I mean, as a local, I steer clear of Raffles Hotel. Singapore Sling? Yuck!. Sands by the Bay? Come on.... Do some actual research. There are so many good places to go to that are not tourist traps, and the drinks very likely taste much better. If one or two people tell you that your research is terrible, maybe they are biased. But if you have a running trend in the comments section telling you that your research is terrible, it would be foolish to keep insisting that you are right. If you like to give "insights" at least give the insights that is true. If you want to do "Top Attractions"..... (Ewww. Why would you like to even do them.... its boring AF) Its like going to Japan in Kyoto and visit the Bamboo Forest in Arayashima at 10am then complain that ~ "oh its terrible because it is super crowded, it is not as peaceful looking as the pictures you see". But of course, these pictures were taken at 5-6am, not 10am, and these are tourist spots. And if you bother to ask the locals and do some research, there are actually MANY other "Bamboo forests" in secluded parts of Japan that are easily accessible. It is the same as Singapore. Ask the locals. Unlike 100 Years ago, we actually speak English. We are pretty friendly and would be more than happy to point you in the right direction. Or, you know, actually just type into Google Maps. We are only an "Island ~ that is 40km by 20km." It's really not that big. It just takes a little effort on your part. It's not much of an ask right?

[@tommyfoo8417]

@@gazwrighttravel It is really easy to do some research. Google Maps offers a plethora of so-called "Hidden Gems" if you simply type in hawker food. You even know the food's affordability with the $$ sigh in there. Or you can CHATGPT this; it is all the rage these days. I never said $1.2 beer. I said, $1.2 Kopi (Coffee). Here in Singapore, you can get a very decent Noodle Dish eating out for just $4-5 bucks, depending on what you order. You can spend just $25-$50 on "Tze Char" ordering a Chicken Dish, Vegetable Dish, Egg Dish, 4 bowls of rice, 4 orders of drinks, teas, coffee, soft-drinks and such for a family of 4. I don't think you can do that in the UK or Australia. Maybe for 1 or 2 people, depending on what you order. Is Singapore more expensive than, say, Malaysia, Thailand, or Myanmar? Sure, of course, but Singapore offers much better infrastructure and safety ratings in street food. I would not say that Singapore is dirt cheap. It is definitely more expensive, but it is not as expensive as you put it. You visit all these tourist traps, and you complain about the prices? Of course, it is expensive; it is practically designed to fleece tourists. I mean, as a local, I steer clear of Raffles Hotel. Singapore Sling? Yuck!. Sands by the Bay? Come on.... Do some actual research. There are so many good places to go to that are not tourist traps, and the drinks very likely taste much better. If one or two people tell you that your research is terrible, maybe they are biased. But if you have a running trend in the comments section telling you that your research is terrible, it would be foolish to keep insisting that you are right. If you like to give "insights" at least give the insights that is true. If you want to do "Top Attractions"..... (Ewww. Why would you like to even do them.... its boring AF) Its like going to Japan in Kyoto and visit the Bamboo Forest in Arayashima at 10am then complain that ~ "oh its terrible because it is super crowded, it is not as peaceful looking as the pictures you see". But of course, these pictures were taken at 5-6am, not 10am, and these are tourist spots. And if you bother to ask the locals and do some research, there are actually MANY other "Bamboo forests" in secluded parts of Japan that are easily accessible. It is the same as Singapore. Ask the locals. Unlike 100 Years ago, we actually speak English. We are pretty friendly and would be more than happy to point you in the right direction. Or, you know, actually just type into Google Maps. We are only an "Island ~ that is 40km by 20km." It's really not that big. It just takes a little effort on your part. It's not much of an ask right?

[@adamcrabb9237]

I actually liked Singapore but the cost is insane compared to the rest. Love the infrastructure there

[@gazwrighttravel]

Yeah 100% agree with that. Super well connected. Air con on tap for me chief

[@Tungku66]

A Holiday Inn Express Hotel in London cost $300+ if you booked in Expedia. You can’t compare it to Vietnam! Beer in a 5 stars hotel with a top roof cafe of course will be expensive! In London, if I remember correctly, a pint of beer in a 5 stars hotel ranged from $13-16 for a pint. You are talking about a country with one of the top average earning and top city in the world. But you compare price with like of Vietnam?!

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@Tungku66 London is also crazy expensive. Hotels for sure will cost you a lot of money. A pint of beer in London I would say £7-10, but you compare that to Marina Sands of Raffles and they are way more. Just because people earn more in Singapore doesn’t make it wrong for me to say it’s expensive. I’m just sharing my experience so if other people want to travel here they have an idea of the prices

[@dicky-duck6632]

I like both Hong Kong and Singapore, but Hong Kong feels more down-to-earth. Singapore is like many modern cities in Southeast and East Asia, but it's cleaner. In Hong Kong, you can also go mountain hiking and visit nearby outlying islands to enjoy seafood.

[@gazwrighttravel]

I really want to go to Hong Kong. It’s on the list 🏄🏻‍♂️ Singapore is super clean, but in my head I thought it would be similar to Japan / S.Korea. I couldn’t believe the drinks prices haha

[@gazwrighttravel]

What would you recommend doing in Hong Kong?

[@dicky-duck6632]

@@gazwrighttravel In Hong Kong, you absolutely have to try all the delicious food. If you significantly lower your expectations for hotel room sizes and the quality of service from restaurant staff, you'll have a great time. Remember to follow these unwritten rules in small Hong Kong restaurants: be prepared to share a table with strangers. Don't call the staff over until you know what you want to order. Order quickly and accurately, as they don't have time for small talk. Finish your meal promptly so the restaurant can turn over the table. Hong Kong is serious about business and making a living. Don't forget to visit Macau as well; Macau is worth the trip and has a distinct Portuguese vibe. The Londoner Casino in Macau often offers good accommodation discounts.😊

[@dougwint]

Hong Kong and Singapore are both lovely places. HK has more grit, more "personality" if you will. Singapore is a bit more sterile. If i was in my 20s again I'd chose HK. If i were raising a family I'd choose Singapore.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@dougwint I really want to go to Hong Kong! Singapore as a parent must be amazing as its super safe and clean :) Just make sure one of you has a good job!

[@Eway1981]

Comon guys look at his other videos, he's a troll desperately wanting to go viral. I don't even know this guy exists until Google news pop this in my feed. Nothing to see here.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@Eway1981 that’s my goal in life - ‘to go viral’. It’s becoming closer and closer with every comment from people like you, so I really appreciate it 🤝 welcome to the fan club

[@adnan.farooqui]

When did you visit? I'm planning to go in july

[@gazwrighttravel]

2 weeks ago. Crazy temperatures and crazy rain. I think its going into Monsoon season, but I could be wrong on that. Maybe worth checking. How long are you going for?

[@adnan.farooqui]

@@gazwrighttravel I'm going for the first week of July. I heard June is the peak monsoon season and from July it starts to decline. But let's see.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@adnan.farooqui fingers crossed for you mate. The rain was like I have never seen before 🥶

[@adnan.farooqui]

@@gazwrighttravel that sounds intimidating 🙃

[@mbnb007]

@@adnan.farooqui wouldnt worry too much , its prob rained 2-3 x in the last couple of weeks here and even then it only lasts a couple hours.

[@laurichard3909]

You can try out food like hokkien prawn mee, hainanese chicken rice. Katong laksa ,bbq fish. One suggestion 79 Circuit Rd, #01-28 Hawker Centre, Singapore. 370079. It will definitely cost lesser than going to a restaurant. Its normal to feel that costing in singapore is high. The living standards has always been high. More than 90% of Singapore's food supply is imported, with only about 1% of Singapore's land set aside for agricultural use. But there are hawkers selling food that taste good and are more cheaper than having at a restaurant. Its normal for a person to not like a country. Different people has different views . Just like There are tons of people who are writing bad things on USA now. But i do find the subject tittle abit too harsh.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@laurichard3909 thanks for the info and advice for next time. Agree it’s a high standard of living and 10/10 on cleanliness. Interesting on the importing front - I guess that drives the prices up. I’ll be back at some point 😄

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@laurichard3909 everyone has different tastes. They like somethings and don’t like others. As you say that’s life and that’s what makes us human 😄 I didn’t diss like Singapore, but I think maybe it didn’t reach the high expectation I had for it. I’ll be back to give it a 2nd chance at some point and will check out some of the places and food you have mentioned 😄

[@icekitten06]

Tourist spot is of cos expensive .. i can have a nasi lemak set and a drink for $5 .. of cos, the price dont exist in tourist spot .. come to the local neighbourhood, residential area to have budget meals .. hahahaha .. singapore is a small small island .. what do you expect to do ? 😂😂😂😂

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@icekitten06 where shall we go to eat next time? If you send me some places I’ll add them to the list for our 2nd visit 😄 In terms of what to expect to do… we just ticked off the main tourist attractions. If there are other non tourist things we can do please let me know and we’ll go next time 😄

[@dougwint]

One of my favourite places .

[@gazwrighttravel]

It's always hard with a short 4 day trip and I am sure I'll drop in there again in the future. What would you recommend we do/ see next time?

[@huggybear441]

​@@gazwrighttravelAsking for recommendations after badmouthing the country? 👎👎👎

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@huggybear441 99% of people in life don’t offer an opinion and just say what people want to hear. I enjoyed parts of Singapore. But maybe because I had such high expectations I just felt it didn’t live up to the ‘hype’. That doesn’t mean other people won’t like it. It’s just my experience and opinion. People are saying we only went to the expensive and touristy places, so I have been asking where should we go and eat next time. What is wrong with that? 😂

[@robw1927]

SG is #1 in marketing tourism. natural to have high expectations. Being one of the most expensive cities of course the value per dollar will be low. So yeah skip SG if cannot afford.

[@praba991ify]

not for budget traveling

[@victorvaldez760]

But hope you got some action with the local ladies .. nice video and agree with most of it bro

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@victorvaldez760 haha I don’t think my GF would be pleased with the local ladies 😂 but really appreciate the comment and glad to have you part of the community

[@victorvaldez760]

@@gazwrighttravel lol ok bro 😎

[@adi2d2]

Singapore has beautiful hiking spots. Easy island hopping. Do a bit more research before travelling.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@adi2d2 what hiking spots would you recommend and I’ll check them out. We do loads of research before visiting countries… but I didn’t see much on hiking. Which is a real shame as we love hiking and the outdoors 😄

[@WilsonWongWilzWorkz]

​@@gazwrighttravel hike to tree top walk, southern ridge trail, railway green corridor, Bukit timah nature reserve, pulau ubin, Lazarus island, Coney island, punggol waterway

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@WilsonWongWilzWorkz ok amazing. I’ll check those out and add them to the list for next time. We did some amazing hiking in Nepal early this year and Switzerland last year - my favourite hobby 🤝

[@omoshitanoshi]

I stopped watching the moment this poor bloke said that all the designer found in MBS is garbage. He is just poor and he can’t afford a luxury holiday. Yet how silly can he be if he think that Singapore is going to be cheap and affordable? Poor people like him should visit counties like Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. This will definitely suit his cup of tea. I laugh so hard when he says he set the bar so high, when he can’t even afford an affordable brand like LV.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@omoshitanoshi I’ve visited 15 countries in 4 months this year, including all the ones you said. I feel sorry for you if you think buying an expensive branded t shirt or bag makes you ‘rich’. Get out and see the world - spend your money that way and you’ll have a better life to look back on 🏄🏻‍♂️

[@Tungku66]

@@gazwrighttravelI traveled 60 countries and going for a train ride from Singapore to Central Asia. It’s rather expensive because it will cost us more than S$25k but 1:59 I am not complaining because traveling is not cheap!

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@Tungku66 travelling is an amazing part of life and a great way to spend you money if you ask me. Experiences over material things Which country that you have visited is your favourite?

[@summerstyles8457]

🎉

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@summerstyles8457 welcome to the team 🤝

[@dailyreckoning1408]

👍

[@noorhayatimuhamad8126]

Do check other social media and review before U came ya and thank you for Ur kindest review

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@noorhayatimuhamad8126 whatcha mean?

[@sebestiantan1]

We are ranked the most expensive city in 2023 for some reasons 😂

[@btbt2206]

I am local in my 60s and hate to agree with him. Hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions are ridiculously expensive here! I will not spend here and rather fly to KL, Bangkok, Taipei, China and even Japan to stay in much cheaper nicer hotels and food at half the price of Sg! Of course to shop as well. So much more bang for the buck outside Sg!!

[@shirobuta]

You are lucky that our currency is stronger than the places you mentioned.

[@Tungku66]

Another cheapskate that can only afford the cheap neighboring countries in SE Asia!

[@user-mf9ww9uk8q]

Singapore we lived 20 years is cheap place unbelievable, local food 2~ 3 $ ,rent apartament 800$ , your info fake scam

[@gazwrighttravel]

Everyone has a difference experience and you can of course do things cheaper. However, we paid crazy prices for drinks as you have seen. Googl emost expensive countries/ cities in the world... Singapore is right up there. It's not just me saying it. It has lots of positives as a country but price is not one of them :) all love Where can we find 'cheap' drinks and food next time as I didn't see a pint under £7?

[@globalasia3768]

His info not true check his two video Bali and Singapore , he said Bali cheap but simple bottle of whisky is 5 times more expensive in Bali like Singapore

[@user-mf9ww9uk8q]

@@gazwrighttravel all your info is fake dude , we are live 20 years between Singapore and Indonesia ,first of all you show Bali is cheap so open your google daddy and check any simple bottle of alcohol Bali is 4~6 times more expensive like here ,but Singapore is life style 5* but Bali is even not 1* is dirty ,disgusting area canggu but they increase all price lsince 2023 months 300% ,so what you still don’t understand it

[@gazwrighttravel]

​@@user-mf9ww9uk8q Hey - alcohol is not the only factor is deciding if a country is cheaper or not. I share information based on my experience. Food, alcohol, accommodation and transport were all more expensive in Singapore. I'm not sure how you can say that it is fake information. It's 100% factual based on my experience. I'm sure there are cheaper places to eat and drink in Singapore, but the places we went to were £7 for a pint of beer in happy hour, up to £15 a pint in Marina by the Sands. I have not seen anywhere thus far in Bali with prices this high. We are travelling and not living somewhere, so there will be a disparity in acommadation - but we paid 3 times more in Singapore. In Bali we are paying £13 pp per night for accommodations. Please can you send me a link to some air b n bs or hotels in Singapore for that price and we will book them next time we go there? I've loved Bali so far and you clearly like Singapore more. That's life - people have different opinions, likes and dislikes - it's a good thing :) Where else should we visit in Singapore next time that are more budget friendly?

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@globalasia3768 everyone seems to give this really specific example of a bottle of whiskey. Drinking at bars, eating at restaurants, our hotel and transport were and are more expensive in Singapore. Please share me some hotels / Air BnB's in Singapore at £25per night... This was the biggest expense for us when we were there.

[@SamGirlingNutrition]

Might be swerving Singapore now😂 prices off the scale

[@gazwrighttravel]

1 month in Bali = 1 week in Singapore 😂 would be class for some more Hyrox content

[@mbnb007]

nothing against this dude but i would do some more research, you can eat and drink very cheap or you can buy singapore slings for 30 quid lol (no offence gaz :P) btw beer at 7/11 is around 2 pounds $4SGD

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@mbnb007 yeah of course, but no one is going to sit outside of 7/11 for a night out are they? Search the top things to do in Singapore... we covered them all. Of course there are other things to do, but no one is telling that it's not an expensive country haha :) What should we do and where should we eat when we come back?

[@globalasia3768]

@@gazwrighttravel1month in Bali 5k$ in very low level life so you can stay in high level life in Singapore or Sydney (Sydney rent so cheap 2k$ a month !

[@globalasia3768]

@@gazwrighttravelnobody will travel across world to drink low level beer bintang 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣, go buy two bottle simple whisky in Bali even supermarket cost you 200$ x 30 days 6k$ I can buy truck in Europe

[@jerdanlam]

Why you compare Hotel price? Local food are all affordable, well the way you talk you are just a cheapstake traveller wanted to enjoy the luxury life but wanted to paid cheap

[@guanyee5473]

You keep reviewing on the Singapore dollar currency. It gets annoying.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@guanyee5473 how did I review the currency?

[@emmaking8376]

Singapore sling 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@FoevaYgnBtfl]

Hes not wrong. I live here and prefer malaysia and batam for vacations

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@FoevaYgnBtfl thank you for taking time to comment. I’ll be back in Singapore at some point. I would love to get some recommendations from someone that lives there on things we should do and places to eat? 🤝

[@globalasia3768]

Cheaper like Indonesia Bali but standard 10 times better

[@gazwrighttravel]

I’ve only been to Bali thus far and it’s amazing. Food, drinks, weather, the people have all been great. I think with travel it’s all personal preference. What I like and enjoy, won’t be the same as everyone watching this. I assume Singapore is your home or is it somewhere else?

[@user-mf9ww9uk8q]

@@gazwrighttravel Bali weather so bad since last year was 10 months rain or very hot all day sweaty not comfortable to walk around in the day ,and second bigger pollution tourist destination in 2023 , Bali people so stress ,bad life have there ,my neighbor wife is from there ,never want back again to Bali ,average age for Bali people is 60 year old because of bad life style ,stress ,pollution

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@user-mf9ww9uk8q thats interesting on the weather front. We have had 2 weeks here and today is our first bad day with a little rain and its cloud :/ Also, thanks for the info and detail. Enjoying different things is what makes us all unique and its a positive. Someone prefers Bali, someone prefers Singapore, someone prefers Australia and someone London. It doesn't make anyone right or wrong... being different is a good things :) The information what you say about pollution is interesting. Is that pollution from burning fossil fuels etc? No one can argue with Singapore and how clean it is. 10/10 on that front :)

[@globalasia3768]

@@gazwrighttravelwe’re now since January 2024 and almost everyday rain and very hot not comfortable to walk outside , sweaty all day , about polluted is so bad why people local life only 60y old cos of bad life environment, you need waste hour to go take food in canggu then back same hour and eat is half day waste time , same time I can make thousands of dollars so for me I am entrepreneur not worker class person time is more important like anything why Singapore and Europe is then best of best for same price in Bali in 2024 , before I agreed Bali was cheaper

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@globalasia3768 love to hear about the entrepreneur life. What specifically do you do? Also, the traffic in Bali is super busy. But everyone seems really calm and relaxed on the roads vs some of the other countries I have been to. I’ve not been on a motorbike yet - just spend all my time walking around 😂

[@AidanZO305]

for tourist, Singapore is not kind to your wallet and its just city, pretty much it, mediocre beaches nd for me personally, bit polished. Prefers Malaysia or Thailand, you see the two sides of the city, affordable luxuries and more attractive tourist attractions. Singapore great for stopover but not as a dedicated destination in my opinion

[@gazwrighttravel]

Yeah I agree with this. There is nothing overly bad - but you can a lot more for your money and what I would describe as character/ culture in other countries. We loved Malaysia, but only went to KL. Where else would you recommend we visit there in the future?

[@user-mf9ww9uk8q]

Depends of person ,if you’re worker class person who only go for vacations to drink cheap beer 0,5$ , cheap accommodation 5* 350$ a month Thai is perfect , but for business entrepreneur person not for KZbin- Entre-Poor-Neurs need everything high standard ,not only hotel inside but outside surrounding as well must be the best ,air must be without pollution

[@gazwrighttravel]

​@@user-mf9ww9uk8q this is such a funny comment as you are trying to argue that it's cheaper than Bali and then saying if you want cheap beers go to Thailand. Is Singapore cheaper than Bali or not? ;) We can agree on the air pollution side of things. Singapore is 10/10 on that front and super clean :)

[@ghrbaa6727]

⁠@@gazwrighttravel for rugged King Kong island vibe go to Tioman. For established island destination go to Langkawi. For postcard perfect island patadise go to Perhentian or Redang. For food, culture, highrise city island vibe head to Georgetown in Penang. Mind you all of these are in peninsular Malaysia. There’s a larger half of Malaysia with cities and beaches on Borneo.

[@mitsubishilancer727]

@@gazwrighttravel u can try the island of langkawi if u love the beach.

[@terrylee4674]

Obviously not the place for you.

[@reubensher8144]

Clearly overrated. But you fell for Singapore's kiasu marketing...

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@reubensher8144 hey thanks for the comment. I think as a first time in any country you want to do the more touristy things and mix in a few hidden gems. I’ve got loads of info on things to do and places to go next time we pass through. Amazing place for designer clothes shopping if that’s your bag 😂

[@marcosmileo]

We can tell he got the standard touristy trip... got knocked off in the "must do" places... avoided the best foodie experience due to his allergies... so ignore him at this part. Summary dont go starving to Ce la vi it is actually a nightclub/bar. He went to the most expensive places in SG and judged it by the budget... not fair, is it? Americano and bana shake? WtF? Have an authentic Kopi! TT nonsense- On the other end, the 19% tax in every restaurant is, in fact, bad... and singapore is one of the most expensive cities in the world. Weak review.

[@user-wk9rx1lt1b]

I kind of agree that certain tourist attraction it is really overhyped and overpriced. Just ignore all the trolls that are telling you off, saying you that you are spewing utter rubbish. They are not the one spending your money, that is why they do not feel the pinch.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@user-wk9rx1lt1b haha I appreciate that. There is no hate. I always just share an honest insight to my experience and what I thought. I didn’t dislike Singapore, but I think maybe I had such high expectations? Either way I’ll be back at some point as everyone and everywhere deserves a 2nd chance. If there are other things we should do, eat, drink etc please let me know and I’ll add them to the list 😄 I actually really enjoyed Marina by the Sands and Raffles, but as you say the sting to the wallet brings them down a peg or two 😂

[@aeri878]

You certainly get backlashes from Singaporean at STOMP. I hope you don't do that to get likes from their neighbouring countries. Singapore is known for it's safeness, cleanliness, securities, efficiency, good transportation, medical care etc, a no nonsense city. Everything has a price to pay for that high standard and I dare say your opinion about Singapore is strictly subjective. Well, you are entitled to it.

[@mitsubishilancer727]

As a singaporean. Singapore is one of the most overrated country or city. Everything is so expensive. Petrol, transportation, cars, food, alcohols, cigaretes, hotels, houses, groceries. They basically suck everything that we earn per month left us with totally no savings at all. Ridiculous place.

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@mitsubishilancer727 every country has pro’s and cons. I saw tax is really high as lots of products are imported in Singapore - is that the reason the costs of things are high? Do you enjoy to travel?

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@mitsubishilancer727 is that’s because most things are imported? You must love travelling to other countries?

[@mitsubishilancer727]

@@gazwrighttravel yes here the only good thing is that its safe. As singapore doesnt has natural resources everything has to be imported. That explain the high cost but recently the cost is getting way too high. I do love to travel. I prefer countries like thailand, malaysia, japan etc.

[@mitsubishilancer727]

And everything here is man made. Nothing is real here

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@mitsubishilancer727 I felt 100% safe, the transport was amazing and it’s super clean. Every country has pro’s and cons I guess. I absolutely love Japan. Maybe my number 1 country. So much to explore and the food is amazing 🕶️ which is your favourite city in Japan?

[@ohah6330]

This brit obvious wants attention, lets give it to him by thumbs down his videos. 😂😂😂

[@jam729]

Go to Thailand. It's a bang for your buck. 🫰💰

[@JoseGarcia-yo1rt]

Reserved for slum class whyties

[@gazwrighttravel]

@@jam729 I went a fair few years ago, but I am severely allergic to nuts. So Thailand is a hard one for me to revisit, which is annoying as there are so many cool places there