THE TRUTH ABOUT SINGAPORE 🇸🇬 5 reasons why Singapore is so expensive.

Why is Singapore so expensive? in this video I will share with you the 5 main reason why Singapore is the most expensive city in the world.
When I learned about the prices of cars and condos here in Singapore, I was literally shocked! watch the video until the end to discover why Singapore is so expensive.
Thanks for watching and I wish you a beautiful day! :)
Gabi
P.S. Share in the comments down below your thoughts, opinions and experience. ;)
P.P.S I don't live in Singapore, so my knowledge is limited. If you live here, please add more details, informations and your experience. Also correct me if I said something that is not correct.
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0:00 intro
0:13 why is Singapore so expensive?
0:33 5 reason why Singapore is the most expensive city in the world
1:16 Reason #1 Land is incredibly scarce
3:49 Reason #2 There is no food in Singapore
4:52 Reason #3 It's a huge financial hub
5:59 Reason #4 Owning a car is so expensive in Singapore
7:51 Reason #5 Education, Health Care and more...
8:45 Conclusion

[@amichi10]

Visited Singapore only 8 times and enjoyed each trip, remember years ago cars needed permits just to drive into the city proper. Transport is excellent and cheap, food is moderately priced and hotels can be quite expensive during last visit in 2018. Always fun to explore the diversity of cultures and very rewarding. Hoping to return this year.

[@eatdriveplay]

The so-called permits, is an automated toll system... LOL. just deducts money from a card in the car. From 50 cents to $4, cheaper than driving into Central London for 10 pounds, or SF's bridge tolls.

[@uwet.8826]

​@@eatdriveplayhe meant ALS.

[@eatdriveplay]

@@uwet.8826 what ALS? LOL.

[@Nik-cg6qr]

Its a very small country but very densly populated , so they wana keep the cars out and have people use public transport thats why the cars are so expensive ... it makes sense

[@83nomad5]

It's a classic example of a government telling its citizens how to live their lives. Outrageously-priced cars purposely designed to force people into using public transportation. Why even bother building roads.

[@garciatunion]

Ive been there many times, I don't see Singapore expensive for tourism, only for living and also good hotels are very expensive, besides that you could get the best food in the world for less than 10 USD, only Italian food is overpriced, best places for visiting are free or very affordable

[@stevenrostron6671]

I find Singapore very reasonable comoared to NZ and Aistralia. Food is actually very cheap compared to the west, the hawker food centres have meals for a few dollars. Also no meed to own a car in Singapore, great public transport and taxis are cheap

[@holidayusa098]

i agree

[@eatdriveplay]

Yup. In Singapore car ownership is a convenience and luxury, rather than a practical need.

[@normwahl5395]

Gabi the best video on Singapore that I have seen yet. Especially seeing it at night. Thank you.

[@angiechew4119]

Hi Gabi As a local, I myself is amazed by your video on the numerous night scenes - very good photo graph. Thumb up.

[@pangtjonresor]

Hi Gabi. What a great presentation you make with facts that are so interesting, I visited Singapore 2019 and experienced during 3 days many places with wow factor, it is extremely clean everywhere and you feel safe on the streets and squares, but sure it is expensive but it is worth paying for if you stay just for a few days, We had an incredible experience and think 3 days was enough for us. Take care Gabi 👍

[@marnyburns3911]

Yet again thoroughly enjoyable. Would still like to visit.

[@Holiday_Mike007]

Thank u for another informative video. I have been to Singapore many times. Their Airline has the most expensive air fares also FYI.

[@olympiakambouris9614]

Hello we went to Singapore In March and for us personally because we live in London we found it to be roughly the same as living in London, I mean Singapore isn’t cheap but neither is living in London

[@ridewithgabi]

Yes I can totally understand. London is pretty expensive too

[@eatdriveplay]

Public transport, cabs certainly cleaner and cheaper than London :) Parking and tolls too...

[@olympiakambouris9614]

@@eatdriveplay yes definitely

[@mkngpauline]

Spore is comparable to any 1st world city but we have cheaper options. Nevertheless accommodation and cars are really expensive because of land limitations.

[@chalweranney9796]

Thank you for this insightful details

[@moz1953]

your insights into all strata of the countries you visit Gabi is sublime, stay well x

[@ridewithgabi]

Thanks 🙏🏻 I learned those things while staying in Singapore.. so I thought it would be interesting to share them 👍

[@moz1953]

@@ridewithgabi i was offered a job there in 1992 with Sony Music but decided to stay in London and the Sunday Buffet at the Shangri-La in 1986 blew my mind - i think i ate from 1030 - 1630 for $15 🤢

[@chowderying]

I have lived in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonisia… Indeed Singapore is the most expensive place to live, but I loved it and I know it’s only because my income allowed me to enjoy it. At the same time I also immensely loved Bangkok after living there for 5 years, its vibrant colorful and friendly culture, and also obviously rich culinary experience. So those two are my favourite places to live. Mind you I currently live in London and prior to that I was living in Mexico city. I know I am biased being an Asian, Singapores and Thailand are still my favourite!

[@katjaxxx7353]

Hi Gabi, new subscriber, love your videos - love from Germany

[@babtundeafolabi4705]

Thank you very much Gabi for the information you are providing and I think you are 100% on point regarding your research and documentary on Singapore. It's absolutely the most expensive country in the world.

[@ValeandSa]

Ciao Gabi 😊 great video, glad to see you more regularly keep it up 💪

[@ridewithgabi]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@itsjazzyjamtime4198]

thank you for sharing love your vlogs. Singapore is one of fav countries either those it so expensive, they set the bar for south east Asia. You can see cities like Bangkok , Kuala Lumper are trying replicate Singapore, and are doing good at it apart the traffic part.

[@xcre8ionx]

Main reason is Singapore currency is strong.. you will get less if you exchange it.. for local its more beneficial import stuff feel cheap.. in Malaysia iphone cost Rm7k just imagine earning in ringgit..

[@EA00000]

I don’t think Singapore is so expensive ! The prices are same as in Australia ! Food prices are good and in food court you can eat for $5

[@eduardochavacano]

Food is not so expensive considering serving size and quality.

[@xcre8ionx]

Exectly in Malaysia a meal cost above RM10 already just imagine earning in RM..

[@Kerikiki]

I'm not dreaming of going to Singapore. Is hot there like philippines

[@dantesalazar7805]

Go to thailand its cold

[@limchyehock6722]

But there are thousands and thousands and thousands of Pinoys in Singapore?!!

[@dantesalazar7805]

@@limchyehock6722 maid

[@Alienman1212]

Ive been lucky to live in singapore for 5 years through parents work. When it comes to housing I don't think I'll ever live in such a luxury place again :'D. Going back for one week holiday next month, for the first time since 2017... super gassed

[@jon8697]

1) how much income tax US govt charge the local? And how much income tax SG govt charge the local??? I can easily save 200k in 10yrs when i work in Singapore 2) 90% singaporean own a house. Its so cheap up to 190k grant for singaporean.

[@tanchye1720]

I would say, like it or not, smart Singapore Government management of the expensive ‘chain reaction’ in Singapore & inevitably the world. Look at how Singapore becomes a very advance modern society other countries envy. Singapore government earns BUT it puts back. 1. Space constrain = expensive properties but 80+% of Singaporean own their home. Government earns. 2. Road constrain = made cars less affordable & more expensive You are rich you can buy it. Less traffic means minimum needs for government to built roads & highways. Government spent less. Government earns. 3. Expensive cigarettes & liquors. You can buy, you can smoke or drink. Less to provide for personal health care. Government earns. 4. Restaurant, food courts, entertainment are more expensive. You can afford it you can eat there. Otherwise it’s cheaper to eat at local hawker centers or coffee shops. Government earns. 5. Singapore builds hospital like building 5 star hotels. One stay 3 days in hotel. One will probably stays 3 weeks in hospital. Government earns. 6. Etc.

[@leewn2319]

Exactly 👍👍👏👏🇸🇬🇸🇬

[@TheTazmaniyak]

These "league tables" of most expensive cities are often created using metrics important for foreigners wanting to live somewhere other than their home countries. Singapore rates high because of rental costs of private housing/condo units, car ownership costs and private school education but Singapore also has very low taxes, great housing subsidies for their own population, excellent free health for Singaporeans, free Education for Singaporeans plus its extremely safe with some of the lowest crime in the world. Public transport is exceptional and cheap as are taxis. Local food is good and cheap and many Singaporeans eat out far more than Australians or Europeans. Foreign imported food can be expensive but its similar prices in Australia and parts of Europe. Singapore has never wanted to be a destination for cheap travel and it markets itself as a destination for luxury and shopping, lots and lots of shopping. The way Singapore sees it, if you want cheap ... go to their neighbouring countries. Finally, I would say that the Singapore government uses the levers it can control, especially around indirect taxes, to manage the population of foreigners to ensure that Singaporeans are not at too much of a disadvantage. After 14 amazing years of fantastic living in Singapore, we left in 2019 for much softer reasons than money and tax. I will always love Singapore but I am extremely happy not to live there anymore. Thanks for a great video!

[@billyvrbanjac5381]

Give me Vietnam any day!!!

[@babibrain]

Actually Singapore is not expensive at all. SGD4 can get you a meal in hawker stall vs Malaysia RM8. Frash graduate in Singapore earn SGD3000 Vs in Malaysia RM3000. Singapore is so cheap

[@shadowj3311]

There is hotels for only $40 when the time I renovate my house I staying in those hotels for months. However I can’t list those hotels because KZbinr system will delete it automatically, Singapore government doesn’t encourage people to buy car that why invest so much on public transportation, medical care for Singaporean is not high because we have lots of grants from the government. Last year I just done my hart’s attack operation the hospital bill was $40k however after government grant I only have to pay #1+k.

[@holidayusa098]

Great review Can you please do the same review for Malaysia and Thailand

[@Aajwithsachin]

Love you bro

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Mr. Gabi:Welcome to Singapore city,Singapore since you arrives last or two weeks ago in July of 2023❤❤❤I wish you safe journeys & good LUCK to you always in peace Southeast Asia 2023❤❤❤

[@user-ko8lw8kt7n]

JAPAN AND HONGKONG TOO.

[@chasrand5913]

Be aware that there is a big difference in the value of a Singapore dollar and a US dollar, it will confuse some.

[@tomburke5311]

There's a real two-stream economy, I think: one for citizens and another, much more expensive, for expatriates. And why not? - it's their country. Of course, there are ways that costs can be reduced a bit. I've been to Singapore a few times and I can't see that a car is essential. Useful sometimes, but public transport is so good (especially the MRT) and comprehensive. Plus Singapore is extremely safe; you don't feel that you're taking a risk by using public transport.

[@juniorjr5328]

Cant buy public house. Had to buy private and a small apartment is more expensive than city core Tokyo. Usd 2000 per square feet

[@tkyap2524]

Expensive to one may not be that expensive to another. An inexpensive place can be rendered expensive when people flock to it.

[@khurshidwaheed6823]

❤️😘

[@dkj6946]

Furthermore your Ibis hotel location is in red light district and that’s why is cheaper

[@verollanesj1092]

Singapore imposes taxes on luxury goods so that you can be nudged to walk rather than emit more emissions by using a car… also touristy things are expensive but like I said before. Other than this, Ecuador is more expensive, for instance in terms of food

[@alextay2543]

As a Singaporean..a hdb here equal to 3 condominiums in thai by the beach....I have make the right choice for my retirement...

[@m.3257]

Wanna add something regarding the hotel prices. I've been to Singapore in 2007 an hotel prices were really cheap back then. We paid 50 USD per night for a 4 star hotel. Today, you find nothing under 100 EUR/USD per night. The EURO was much stronger back then however and the ECB is ruining it at the moment.

[@vivabikerleo7546]

As far as traffic goes.... it isn't as quite during peak hour at all😮

[@ridewithgabi]

Interesting… I guess it was so quiet because it was the weekend?

[@Valent_Nomad_vlog]

Hi Gabi , if you are still in Singapore let’s do a real estate video . Insane to visit and see 2-3 rooms apartaments at 20-25k per month but in the same tine you have meals at 4-5 / meal , impossible to find in many places in the World

[@ridewithgabi]

Wow.. that’s crazy. Unfortunately I already left Singapore. Let’s keep in touch for the next time :)

[@MD-ih9xg]

lavoro e vivo a singapore dal 2015 ...... confermo,,,,,,,solo per parlare con un dottore , senza assicurazione , sono mimimo 60-80 dollari , solo per parlarci e dirgli cosa si ha , per una frattura semplice i 1000 dollari si superano "tranquillamente " , l'ultimo rinnovo contratto affitto lo scorso novembre .....aumento di 600 dollari da 2300

[@ridewithgabi]

Wow 😯 grazie per la condivisione 🙏🏻

[@leewn2319]

There is no subsidy for medical expenses for foreigners working in SG..if u want to work in SG u must take up healthcare & hospitalization insurance to mitigate your medical expenses. Also it depends on your company. Some companies covers medical costs at a capped cost per year or on a co-sharing basis which is company pays up to a capped amount or percentage and you pay the balance.

[@tomyam88]

Gabi, Thanks for visiting Singapore. 1 thing you may not know, 40 years ago Evangelist Billy Graham has came and declare a blessing on Singapore and prophesied that it will be the Antioch of Asia! ❤👍🏻

[@sglatitude]

Both car and property price in Singapore are considered ludicrous for most fellow Singaporean in low and middle income group. For high income earners and selected elite group of people including ministers, $300K BMW or $3 millions condo or $1 million HDB is just small change. So, it depend on persons budget appetite 😂

[@juanpablo-hz3dq]

That's why they call it the Singapore dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it

[@user-tl1vx8yg8l]

Top performance in PISA , IB exams

[@chermarl5955]

Haha, welcome back to Thailand Gabi.😁🙏

[@ridewithgabi]

I am not in Thailand 😅

[@chermarl5955]

@@ridewithgabi I know,😂🤭 I mean if Singapore is expensive Thailand always welcomes you.🙏😙

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Mr. Gabi:Congratulations to you for your new remarkable video today’s from Singapore city,Singapore to shows these remarkable places in Southeast Asia in July of 2023❤❤❤

[@prst99]

For a person from Hawaii, Singapore seems cheap except for the cars.

[@limchyehock6722]

The public transport is so clean, safe, efficient, punctual and very affordable you don't need a car in SG.

[@mariandailyvlog281]

Oh my God 😢

[@rosanijbroek7328]

Thank You so Much for Uploading these clear and learning video about Singapore being so expensive!!!!!!!!!😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😢😢😂😂😂 No way i would even think to go to that country...full of high buildings...😮😮😮😮😢😢😢😢😢😅😅😅😅better to go to Nepal or Sri Lanka...that is more suitable for the common people! Singapore is more the rich, richer, richest people like the Royals, Sheiks, Biljonairs and Miljonairs!!!! May Gods Holy Blessings showers You Sir Gabi!🌞🌞🌞🌞👍👍👍👍☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@markoh210]

Sin tax is high. Therefore alcohol and cigarettes are expensive also.

[@leewn2319]

Taxes are high for luxury goods and goods that are not good for health

[@shaunscully1173]

Singapore is expensive if you have been there once and don’t know where to go or eat!,

[@limchyehock6722]

Travel by public transport and eat at hawker centres and prove this guy wrong.

[@annieteo7169]

Singapore doesnt have air pollution cos cars have a 10 years shelf life to omit any carbon giveaway. Importantly, the singapore government doesnt encourage car owners.

[@xrc5540]

With great places in s e Asia why be stuck in a city?

[@Funky420Infotainment]

Weird saying it’s expensive because it’s expensive. You only really gave one reason.

[@cheehoongchow5445]

AFTER SINGAPORE WHERE YOUR NEXT DESTINATION？ JB HOTEL IS CHEAPER THE ROOM PRICE U PAY INCLUDE BREAKFAST 。STAY HEALTHY。

[@ridewithgabi]

I will talk about my travel plans in my next video 😉

[@kurtbrauer855]

Was there 2 Times was enough😮

[@clementihammock7572]

5.5 Millions may be a myth, more like 6 over millions head count now!!!!

[@juniorjr5328]

Sinkie voted for it

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Because salary is high? Space limited?

[@Trumppower]

Lmao.. Try to find a hotelroom for 70$ in Geneva/Switzerland there's none (Ibis is 160$). With that said it's not the most expensive city in the World.b

[@limchyehock6722]

He mentioned SG is the most expensive city in the world about 50 times. How many days did he spend in SG or just reading the internet. Try taking public transport and eat at hawker centres.

[@eugenebooth2467]

Its only expensive if you dont have much money.

[@rosariojoson4315]

Beware of the bokchoy, it has pesticides, I ate at hawker's the taste was dreadful

[@rosemaryrobson8526]

More expensive in South Africa §20 000USA

[@ChubbyCheeseBurgur]

brown neh neh

[@quentint8742]

It is also the safest, most beautiful and best maintained city in the world

[@ThomazMartinez]

Gabi why you need to be so close to the camera? :) its like in your face for us on screen

[@ridewithgabi]

Yeah I struggle With it 😅 because I don’t use a microphone and I am scared that the sound is not good enough

[@apnz4161]

its not that expensive. Auckland NZ is way worst...

[@Johnne009]

No

[@tman5634]

apnz Not in my experience it's not and I've been to both a number of times.

[@apnz4161]

@@tman5634 i'm a Kiwi living in Singapore . Basic meal at a SG food court $3-$6 max. Akl $20. Taxi ride for 4 km, in SG $12 max, in Akl. $30. MRT in SG $1.60 for a 3 station ride, in Auckland, $5 on an ancient hand me down train from Europe. Thats just the basics.

[@gloriagloria5377]

Seems strange for a foreigner to rant about the cost in Singapore. Are you going to live here? 😢

[@MRSTEEL15]

We need to start selling Carollas to SINGAPORE?????? 😂😂😂😂

[@83nomad5]

...and Civics, Sentras, Mazda 3s, Elantras and Tuk-Tuks?

[@MRSTEEL15]

@@83nomad5 We need to capitalize on these Singaporeans?

[@Masta2A]

Singapore has always been expensive for as long as I can remember Gabi but I had no idea a Corolla would cost that amount of money The dealers must be making $140k out of each car 😂😂 Jokin -

[@ridewithgabi]

Yeah I was also shock when I learnt about the car prices.

[@leewn2319]

U r wrong! The COE cost is a form of tax and goes to govt which is well used in road maintenance, improvement and construction of new roads. Over and above the COE there is a import tax for cars.

[@CadStr]

Singapore is an City few days visit and thats it

[@freeparticle5068]

In Singapore there are 200 billionaires ruling the country and 5 millions of slaves !

[@Matowix]

How did u get a hot Asian girlfriend since u say u have social anxiety ?

[@scottw7098]

Getting fascist vibes!

[@solecasioa6334]

I sincerely hope not!

[@user-wm3dk6ru3c]

Singapore is very rich $$$. But Singaporean is very very poor

[@bornfree8487]

Because Singapore wants to keep out undesirables. Who can blame them

[@brucesnyder690]

Its an overpriced dump.

[@MRSTEEL15]

Ok, I'll stay AWAY 😂

[@jomontanee]

This is such a racism/classism statement. Hope you are not Singaporean otherwise it can cause shame.

[@jeffersonaraldi7168]

The undesirables all Go to the West, which is now a dumping ground.

[@panasonic7023]

Your reasons are not very accurate. For 1,hdb flats aren't cheap. They average 500k for a 3 bedder and it's on 99 year lease. Flats crossing 1 mil in value are common. Coe is thru bidding but there's a quota so the quantities of vehicles are always kept in check no matter the price. To me, the no 1 reason why Singapore is the most expensive city is because of the pap government, which sees it fit to raise prices for everything even when the organisations providing the services are enjoying increased profits. The average Singaporean has become impoverished in recent years. People are resorting to living in JB and renting out their Singapore property

[@Cookieduhh95]

This is all Malaysia 's past mistake of non - acceptance.

[@rynfloa731]

Why would I go to Singapore? What's so special about that place ?? The planet is big with many better places

[@jimmyleong6631]

Anybody invite you to Singapore??? its a very expensive city to visit. Stay at your home & watch KZbin video ........its FOC. Make sure you have free WiFi.