Why World's Most Expensive Country is Actually CHEAP | Life in Singapore

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[@iawarenow658]

great video and remember if you look ''Chinese'' no worry in Singapore but any other race then is a different story..

[@iawarenow658]

also HDB is for ''only' Singapore citizens and can be fined for trying to live in one if a foreigner..

[@georgeinjapan6583]

On a different note, have you seen this one ? www.straitstimes.com/opinion/covid-19-challenges-and-3-resets-lawrence-wong-0

[@MrKevinliow88]

You are so wise. You teach us Singaporeans to be more appreciate about our own country.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Thank you Kevin 😁❤️🇸🇬

[@larrenV2007]

Ask her if she is paid in USD or SGD, then ask her she pay US taxes or SG taxes. People like them are full of shit....ROFL!

[@chilliking3424]

appreciate your NS and ICT too!

[@olivia7759]

Wah, so true about food! Foreigners and tourists seem to think because Singapore is very expensive, no choice except spend a lot to eat here. No lah. Recently, we are doing some shopping in Jurong and go into a shopping centre because, well, it's a shopping centre lor. We have a quick lunch there and total one pax S$5.20! This is about US$3.90. Cheap ah! Quite nice also. Noodles are Q and tasty pork. Happy Kiam Siap Queen! But girl with me buys from different stall and spends almost S$10! Crazy rich Asian! 😄

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Hahaha crazy rich Asian kiam siap girl, I also buy from different stalls. At least 3 items for me each time 😹😹 but that’s still what I spent. I think $20 a day is good enough. 😋😋😋😋

[@davidnhc]

Welcome to Singapore a Sin-City.... Food just too much variety (eating too much), Transport too convenient too cheap(don’t bother to walk), weather too hot(most of the time in the malls), Airport (more shopping then traveling), etc..

[@TheKrazyKoala]

David Ng hahahha that’s funny 😆 but I do the opposite. When it’s hot, I go out for running and sunbathing at noon 😆😆 I live differently. So 😜😜😜 Enjoyed learning your experiences there 🙌 Very unique comments you have!!! Plz subscribe to my channel and I look forward to your future comments 🤣

[@simontan1330]

Love this video on the price comparison between two cities. I definitely agree that living in Singapore is cheaper and better quality than in San francisco.

[@gavinyuen040680]

Always makes me smile to see someone appreciating life here.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Thank you 😊 don’t forget to subscribe and check out other video too (you will continue to smile 😊 haha): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqXLZoB4dreGaZo

[@tanchye1720]

Not correct. Seeing a doctor at the HDB estate will cost you between $60~$80 (Sing dollars) for a common sickness. A private one will cost you more. Medical is not cheap for Singaporean & even more expensive for foreigners. A visit to the doctor at the polyclinic (government subsidise) might cost you $20 and that’s for the elderly. I am 70+. If ever an ambulance will to take me to a private hospital in an emergency, I will stop the ambulance and walk out. Medical fees in a private hospital will cost you a ‘bomb’ I will die from heart attack instead of the sickness if I see would to see the medical bill.

[@liztan3457]

Thank you so much for reminding us Singaporeans of how lucky we are.....

[@TheKrazyKoala]

😁❤️🐮🧧of course. Liz. You are welcome. Happy CNY. Thanks for visiting my channel again

[@michaelindrawan18]

Agree SG most Liveable city great facilities, a low crime rate, education n good quality healthcare.👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheKrazyKoala]

oh haha nice to see your comment. good morning!!! i'm sure you go to SG often too? and pretty familiar with SG already?

[@michaelindrawan18]

@@TheKrazyKoala yeapp very often.. just 1.5hours flight from jakarta.hahaha

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Michael Indrawan lol. That’s your 2nd home?

[@larrenV2007]

Ask her if she is paid in USD or SGD, then ask her she pay US taxes or SG taxes. People like them are full of shit....ROFL!

[@Hoouston2009]

The average home and car cost is about 14 times the average annual salary. It US it is 4. Japan is 8. Australia is 4. Hence its one of the most expensive city in the world.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Yes. but as long as you pick a different lifestyle, you will feel great.

[@DonYang73]

$2000 for a comfortable life in Singapore???? You gotta be joking, girl 😄 or super frugal. 😅

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Hahahha 😂😂😂😂 I guess my standard is quite simple

[@erlin7878]

Finally!! When someone told me how expensive sg is... I always debated them no.... Its very easy to get by living in sg lol but they hardly believe it

[@TheKrazyKoala]

hahaha yes yes. i'm also tired of debating with people. so i made the video and say : watch it! hahaha....... Did you see my other SG videos too? I'll put some links below. Thanks for subscribing to channel! Don’t forget to turn on notification (next to the subscribe button) for my weekly uploads :) 1) Why Singapore is the best to live? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqXLZoB4dreGaZo 2) Working in Singapore vs USA kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5jUaHiCotCgbck

[@erlin7878]

@@TheKrazyKoala i have seen both. Loveeeeee ur videos on sg! Very much spot on! I studied in sg for 16 years.... From elementary school till university then i return back to own country. However im supposed to move to sg this year but due to corona get postponed till.... Next yr or 2022 not sure yet. Sad. I love sg alot, and i totally agree with retiring in sg considering how great their medical services are.... And the local communities are very warm. Helpful people. Btw i have subscribed to u! Love! 💗

[@TheKrazyKoala]

@@erlin7878 Oh wow 16 years! thats half of your life already? amazing! which country are you at right now? I'm also going back to SG soon, but covid is really sh*t. Thank you 😊 🙏 if you would like to get updates, feel free to turn on the notification bell next to subscribe button also.

[@erlin7878]

@@TheKrazyKoala yes.... 16yrs a long time....i also consider myself as half singaporean lol... Im from indonesia. Supposed to go to US for my degree but i choose not to and stay in sg instead =) thats how much i love the country. Ahhh so u r in US now... I see... Hope we can go to sg soon... I miss it so much, used to go there once every 2 mths for weekend getaway.... Thank u so much for ur replies, i appreciate ur attention and love 💗💗💗 Will continue to watch and support ur videos in future. Xoxo

[@TheKrazyKoala]

@@erlin7878 oh. Nice nice. I will go to Indo more often next year too after Covid is getting better 👍👍😊😊 Hopefully both of us will go back to Sg soon!!!

[@rykellim]

As a Singaporean who has also done my fair share of min travel around the region, I can attest that, other than automobiles and real estate, Singapore is one of the most affordable places to live. Our dollar is also a perpetual strong one, so we can buy the best stuff lifebhas to offer. This is to be expected, since we are an import-dependent country. #ilovesingapore

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Haha great 😊

[@sinlim2915]

see a doctor in sg for $20? government polyclinics consultation is $56 (before subisidies) w/o treatment or medicine, government big hospital consultation is $95 to $120 w/o treatment or medicine ! in polyclinics, many doctors despise 'poor' patients and after patient waiting 3hours they can see your conditions in --- just 5second, 3minute!

[@paulineng6177]

Pretty accurate comparison and glad that you enjoy being here!

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Ohhh! great to hear hahahaha..... yes i really love it. how about you? Plz go check out other videos on my channel too! Don't forget to subscribe😃 look forward to your future comments!

[@larrenV2007]

Ask her if she is paid in USD or SGD, then ask her she pay US taxes or SG taxes. People like them are full of shit....ROFL!

[@simontan1330]

@@larrenV2007 there is no relevance whether she is paid in USD or SGD. She is just sharing her experience with people who are interested in her videos

[@viniciusdea.maranhao6431]

Liked it. Gave a big picture of Singapore. Living like locals is one of the best perspectives travelling or temporarily living in a place. Quality is improving but sharing your view is more important. Dreamed you had 15k subscribers. Soon 1M. Don't forget Bossa Nova. Stay safe!

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Hi Vini! obrigado!! It's so nice of you to watch every single of my videos! I'm very happy that you see my improvement too 😆 Oh wow you had such a nice dream of me!! I'll make sure to make it happen :) Yes, Bossa Nova is always in my blood every day, i play it at home when i do my video 😜

[@viniciusdea.maranhao6431]

@@TheKrazyKoala I'm sure you're going to reach.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

@@viniciusdea.maranhao6431 😊 maybe it will take sometime hehehe

[@5minutes106]

The only problem is housing. 2k usd for a single room is crazy high especially if you consider there are many landlords discriminate against renters based on gender,race and nationality. In the other countries you compared to singapore. 2k usd for a single room isnt the only option for a decent place. If you don't live in New York or San Francisco you can get a much more reasonable price for rent. Obviously those other places have their own issues as well, but just saying.

[@greglim5345]

Life is abt CHOICE....In your case....u could pack up n return 2 US....ANY TIME....I was born in Spore...worked in Spore....I still prefer to live OUTSIDE. Spore. ....I love Spore food... but V happy NOT living in Spore....I hv many other places to enjoy a BETTER quality of Life.....I am very lucky... blessed with many choices...

[@TheKrazyKoala]

hi hi where do you live now? did you see this video of mine? Don't forget to subscribe 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn_QoJWYnL6snrM

[@peachpink123]

The salary in USA is higher. So you can't compare like this. Singaporean salary is cheap.

[@grumman020]

glad you enjoyed living here:) Spoiled by the convenience here that I had a hard time adjusting abroad

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Oh certainly love it! it's just too good to be true!! Glad that you love it! 😊 🥰 plz share it with frds in Singapore! Don't forget to subscribe to my channel!!!! If you haven't 😃

[@davidtay787]

Well u doesn't really necessary need to speak Singlish for the sake of accomodating. Just be yourself and that's fine. All the best and enjoy your stay.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

David Tay thank you David!!! Oh certainly love it so much. And Singlish is cute 🤣 Thx for watching. Plz do come back for my other videos!! Look forward to your future comments!!!

[@Suspense99775]

Hi koala please make a video based on permanent residency application and requirements for getting permanent residency in Singapore

[@saint1492]

OK lah, you acted so cute, I have to give you the thumbs up. Yes, you won't find it expensive, if you know how to live like a local. Having traveled to most cities and stayed with their locals , I tend to agree with you.

[@rogerfaint499]

She probably doesn't know the meaning of act cute.

[@AdventurousTrading]

Hi Ashley, I totally agree with you. Just moved to London from SG for couple of months now, everything except for groceries, alcohol and cars are much more expensive in UK... Income tax is way higher... Glad you are enjoying Singapore. Welcome to Singapore ;-)

[@TheKrazyKoala]

haha Hi BC, how do you know my name is Ashley instead of "The Krazy Koala"? :) hehe..... Thank you for your comments. Yes I know London too as I used to live in France, next door 😃 certainly SG is my favorite place for living and glad that you love SG also!!! oh, please don't forget to subscribe to my channel - i made a new video about SF - check out the San Francisco life too 😃

[@AdventurousTrading]

@@TheKrazyKoala haha, TBH, I don't remember how I know your real name. Oh I love France. I think Paris is so much more beautiful. WWII destroyed quite a lot in London. All done. Look forward to more videos ^^

[@TheKrazyKoala]

@@AdventurousTrading hahaha you know my name from my palm without seeing my palm?? LOL

[@AdventurousTrading]

@@TheKrazyKoala HAHAHA

[@TheKrazyKoala]

@@AdventurousTrading i really don't know how you knew lol

[@soumyas.1897]

It took me 5 videos to realise that you came from states ,you looked like native Singaporean.

[@jimmyyue238]

Compare with HK, Singapore is considered cheap.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

it's true. HK is so expensive on everything. I don't know how people survive there. Feel free to check out my other SG videos too :). Thanks for subscribing to channel! Don’t forget to turn on notification (next to the subscribe button) if you want to get my updates :)

[@待明歌]

Because Singapore have cheap labour from Malaysia and I am one of them.

[@ChristopherRevon]

Great video. It seems Singapore is less expensive than in Hong Kong. I live in Hong Kong and might do the same video as yours. Very inspiring.

[@klsim719]

Its very expensive local who earned SGD5 k & below. Expatriates like you easily earned above SGD10 k, of course you don't have challenges.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Everyone has such challenges especially me, being an entrepreneur:)

[@tjm.]

1.5k, condo, Potong pasir. Really? Do you rent the storeroom or the common room in a shared rental unit? No doubt when comparing singapore to other developed cities around the world, costs for food and public transport in sg isn’t as costly. But I do believe you’re under representing the cost of those items. A meal in the hawker centre in a newer town would cost around 4-5 bucks excluding drinks. And restaurants are averaging 20bucks for a complete meal with drinks rather than the claimed 12-13. The cost to put a roof over your head if you choose to not live under your parent’s is a significant chunk of an average Singaporean’s salary. And if you’re drawing local salary instead of an expat’s, boy, you’d wonder if you’d have enough to save for rainy days after deducting living expenses.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Hahah maybe I was living in storage room

[@koreanlangoppa647]

A Korean living in SG 🖐🇸🇬 Good information! I’d like to know about local groceries but fancy(?) places with a reasonable price if you know! Thanks😁

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Thanks for watching!! 😃I shop in Fair Price, it's a chain with many many stores. you can find it in your neighborhood too!!! they have Korean stores in Novena Square also, 2nd floor. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel (if you haven't) 😃 . I look forward to your future comments on my other videos.!

[@wf645]

@@TheKrazyKoala There's Don Don Donki, a japanese supermarket @ Novena too

[@TheKrazyKoala]

@@wf645 oh haha thanks for the tips

[@jasleinei744]

Yeap most people here shop at either Fairprice, Shengsiong or Giant~ Donki도 가볼 만한데 일본식품 위주입니다. 로컬 식품을 찾으시려면 위에서 언급했던 세 군데가 좀 더 적절한 것 같아요~

[@haoziran8179]

Singapore obviously is a excellent, beautiful and great city, but none of them related to the word "cheap", imho....

[@TheKrazyKoala]

😁 Thanks for watching my video! Plz do check out other videos too and appreciate your subscription. I look fwd to your future comments.

[@wf645]

@ Haoziran it really depends on how you define "Cheap". If you make local currency and eat local (i.e. eating at food centres in suburbs) it will be affordable. as versus to the fancy food joints in towns will naturally be higher. Unfortunately, for housing and car is on the higher side; this is largely due to the land scarce and cars have to be limited due. That said, estimate 80% of Singaporean own their own apartment.

[@eco2hk774]

Cheap is always relative that depends on who you compare with!

[@TheKrazyKoala]

@@eco2hk774 yup, totally agree with that. Thanks for watching. Plz go check out other videos on my channel as I have many world travel videos! Please don’t forget to subscribe to my channel😃 look forward to your future comment

[@alvink82]

This video was in two years ago fast forward to 2022 After the pandemic and with the Russian War and Fed interest rising. Singapore’s key core inflation measure climbed to the highest level in almost 14 years last month. Public housing for 3-5 rooms for BTO flat does not go have much more than 0.5 million but the BTO price has grown more than 60% since 2010. Regarding food, prices increase at hawker centre from Jan 2022 gone up more than 25% due to fresh food and rental increase with more of our favourite stalls closing. Something $3.50 is now $4.50 / $4.50 is now $6.00. Public transport we have one of the best in the world. DPM Lawrence Wong just announce the Forward Singapore initiative. Same here for Fitness - run, cycling and tennis. Love tennis. Love the park connectors, the park upgrades, and the island wide routes. Ever thankful for CPF, low interest rates, low loan borrowing rates, medisave for health insurance and a fair and balance income tax system. First S$20,000 0% Next S$10,000 (up to S$30,000) 2% Next $S10,000 (up to S$40,000) 3.5% Next S$40,000 (up to S$80,000) 7% Next $S40,000 (up to S$120,000) 11.5% Any annual income below 120K does not get a hefty 15-22% tax. And there are also several reasonable tax rebates.

[@georgeinjapan6583]

I my case I am saving a commission fee while *losing money in the stock market(s).

[@Musclebeach]

Public transportation and tax in Singapore is awesome, I believe both are number one in the world. But from my experience both SG and USA, I disagree on food and fitness. Hawker center food is great, I love enjoying food in Hawker center, especially, milk tea, but in Singapore, I pay $10, $100, $300 for good restaurants but didn't worth it compared to USA. Almost every food I had in LA and SF was really great regardless of price. USA is like the heaven where all of the best food in the world gather in the same place. Meat and vegetable was so fresh and even Korean BBQ was better taste than BBQ in Korea!!! Because Singapore is small country, can't afford to have farm and ranch, all food is not fresh as I am paying for. Secondly, Fitness, I like workout in the gym. USA is a such a huge country and have a lot of gym options in very reasonable price. Two-story building was only for one gym that include swimming pool and basketball court, and I only paid $55 a month. But here in Singapore, such a bad and rusty gym cost $S100 and more, and even 10 times smaller than the gym in USA. But overall, I liked to watch your videos! very informative and good point of view. Hope to see another good videos soon!

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Oh wow. Haha thank you for taking the time to write so much info to me 🎂🎂🐨🐨 happy to have you on my channel

[@sinlim2915]

you are right, sinkapo is very expensivein the world and not worth !

[@chancellorpalpatine3352]

Kind of unfair considering California is like the worst place in the US though. Living here is way cheaper if you live in a suburb and commute to the city for work. Just don't live in the east or west coast.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

yes agree. mid-west is a lot cheaper, but since I never live there, I can only speak to my own experiences in the cities i have lived in. This video is more detailed comparison, beyond just cost. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn_QoJWYnL6snrM

[@YangzomDorji]

Wow! Can really say it rich man’s birthday.

[@skyking1947]

GREAT VIDEO! I may be moving there soon for a job. You've helped me greatly with my decision! Thanks again! BTW, what is the music track you're playing? I've tried to find it. I'd love to have it! Thanks

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Oh thank you a lot! amazing! i need to dig out my music list... i don't remember but it's free music from youtube audio library! search for calm vibe

[@larrenV2007]

Ask her if she is paid in USD or SGD, then ask her she pay US taxes or SG taxes. People like them are full of shit....ROFL!

[@Notsosmartyetnotsostupid]

We are happy to have you here!

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Hi Derrick! happy new year!! Thank you for your warm welcome. Did you check out my other Singapore videos? Below are the links. Thanks for subscribing to channel! Don’t forget to turn on notification (next to the subscribe button) for my weekly uploads :) 1) Why Singapore is the best to live? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqXLZoB4dreGaZo 2) Must try Singapore local foods: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpTEgIlsopeXjrM 3) Working in Singapore vs USA kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5jUaHiCotCgbck

[@jasonh4905]

And u made a video about our home country coincidentally on my birthday today??🤣🤣🤗🤗 How nice...lol.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

LOL i can read your mind. maybe LOL........ happy birthday 🎂 🎁 🎉 🎊 🎈

[@sampono1962]

U can get a plate of chicken rice for S$ 2.50....only cars and housings are cheaper in US than in Singapore....I have lived in USA for almost 7 years in upstate NY. Please do a comparison about insurance and health costs....USA's cost is astronomical compared to Singapore's. And, USA's health system is bad compared to Singapore's.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Yes haha I mentioned healthcare cost too. So expensive

[@sampono1962]

@@TheKrazyKoala yes...u did and thanks

[@johnnyhs_ngnng5554]

I pick up this video clip from KZbin in which it contains Miss Krazy Koalas articles about Singapore “ why world’s most expensive country is actually cheap. While I agree food is much cheaper than US I’m talking about hawker food only. But housing is expensive even HDB flats. Prices depend on location. If you have watched the HDB flats the most expensive were over one million dollars per unit. Do you have have such monster prices of a just simple flat? BTW, if you stay in condominium in Singapore they provide free gyms too. Do you know why Singapore so expensive in housing because Singapore land is limited and the costs of land is almost as expensive as construction prices. Have a nice day. Bye bye.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Thanks Johnny for shuffling my video play. I actually mentioned some of your statements above in my other videos below: 1) expensive car: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lafKqpt3e6p4gZI 2) free gym in condo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6a0laxpoJ6af6c

[@johnnyhs_ngnng5554]

@@TheKrazyKoala Hello Ma’ma I did do it wantonly to chide you. I did out of jest. Please excuse me if you don’t like it.

[@kingsufi6164]

yeah. the key is... if you don't mind living like the local HAHAHHAHAHAHAHA that meansssss.... good stuff sure have cheap version and, we just havve to find it hahahhaha. Food prices may vary, if halal well, it can be costly but if you are non halal eater, it can be cheap. Especially chinese economic rice mmmmmm so many choices from healthy to non healthy, and boomz, save a lot of money. How to enjoy this tiny island......... do NOT explore everything at one go. Take your time. Free time do what? hunt for good cheap food hahahhaa. Clearing year end leave do what? Staycation. hahaha. Well with covid..... this is my life.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

hahah how's your life in COVID? it's pretty ok in SG. other places are much worse. Don’t forget to subscribe and check out my other Singapore videos too. have you seen my newest video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn_QoJWYnL6snrM

[@kingsufi6164]

@@TheKrazyKoala work from home work in office work from home weekend hAHAHAHAHA. The new norm aka the new circle of life

[@stanleyyeep1]

Koala Bear, what u said is also correct lah! If u don’t pursue branded clothes, branded housing, branded food, branded wearables, cars etc. Simply accept the needs rather than wants, is true that Spore is affordable. Nowadays, I seldom patronised hawker Center or kopi Tiam, I do my hearty meal by cooking claypot rice, prawn noodle, spaghetti, nasi lemak, nasi briyani, curry beef or chicken, fish ball noodle, laksa, mee siam, Chee Cheong fun, KL Tai Lok Mein, Hokkien prawn noodle, Canton hor fun & fried rice, Canton soup, Teochew porridge etc esp lost ancient Cantonese cuisine in olden days of Singapore & French cuisine at home. U can eat a few day by cooking extra storing in a fridge. As for travel, due to Singapore is at the tip of the south & attached to the mainland, u can have holiday to the southeast nearby countries for different cultural experience. For the past 25 yrs + , I use to ride my big motor bike or drive my Toyota Harrier to Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Burma, Vietnam for cross countries holidays. Is fun & is eye opener to travel to kampong/ rural areas taste the life of the locals, cultural differences compare to an agency package travel. Just solely one country of Thailand, is too big, too much for u to explore. Next trip, I will plan to do it on a 2 wheel bicycle. Seems crazy but will do it before I expired or my expired mother call me.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

haha 🐨

[@stanleyyeep1]

@@TheKrazyKoala sis, why laugh at me leh? I know 1 day I will accomplish this. I’m inventing something to accomplish this. Maybe u need it too someday. “I’ll be back”.

[@neohongkeem]

Once a foreigner knows the ways of the locals, then you will know that singapore is a liveable country for reasonable cost. The problem with expatriates are that they want to be treated like King and be pampered with. Of course that comes with a cost. So if one chose the latter, just accept it and stop complaining singapore is expensive.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

hahaha correct, right! i'm aligned..... Did you see my other Singapore videos too? :) Thanks for subscribing! Don’t forget to turn on notification (next to the subscribe button) for my weekly uploads :)

[@rogerfaint499]

Don't how many Singaporeans remember the expatriate who claimed that his $30,000 monthly pay couldn't cover his expenses in Singapore (he wrote to Straits Times about it and itemised his expenses; he left Singapore after that). Personally, I believe that he didn't know how to spend within his means.

[@BlackForesterSUV]

Agreed. The ranking of world most expensive cities are inaccurate as the basket includes a lot of 'good to haves'. But we just need the 'must have' and it's true that one can access to cheap and achieve a good quality lifestyle. Except for those whom fight for total human rights, free speech, adult entertainment, u can't get it here. But one whom look for safety, greenery, good air, multicultural, quality (public) housing, good education system, as priority, it's definitely a place to live.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

thanks for such detailed comments on my videos and the singapore living. yes, i also totally agree with you on everything you just said here. there are too many wrong perceptions from media about the country, and no one really stands up to say the truth and show the other side of Singapore 🇸🇬 . I'm glad that youtube provides such opportunity for me to show people the real side of Singapore local living and have gathered same opinions from people like you who know SG too 😀 Thanks for watching. Plz go check out other videos on my channel as I have many world travel videos! Please don’t forget to subscribe to my channel😃 look forward to your future comment

[@paulpoon7253]

Welcome to living in Singapore

[@TheKrazyKoala]

haha thank you a lot!!! do you like living in SG too?

[@leonardtangty]

If you spend 330 days outside USA,you need not pay your USA tax.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

global taxation -i talked about it in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6a0laxpoJ6af6c

[@georgeinjapan6583]

Just say, "the Merlion is the symbol of Singapore."

[@georgeinjapan6583]

Maybe the Merlion is a "fabulous creature." Hmmm...

[@pipi691]

If the population is not at 5.8million. cost would b lesser I guess...😊😁😊😁

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Then you wish the population to be down?

[@pipi691]

@@TheKrazyKoala partially. Sg is just a small city state. Now already very squeezy and once it reach the density like Hong Kong... I guess more will get sot plug

[@taipangwong356]

Another PAP promotional piece and Singapore Tourism Board artwork

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Lol

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Maybe you think this new channel of mine is more for STB. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3WslZ1jfsl5mqssi=PWKScpMYBFQpzJ--

[@booshipvideo5513]

When one born in beautiful green green grass one will say: I am born to deserve this, nothing to appreciate.

[@georgeinjapan6583]

Tokyo is cheap too, compared to many US cities (no car case for Tokyo vs. needing a car in many US cities) !

[@TheKrazyKoala]

very true!

[@wilsonzhang9766]

I think at least the daily food in Singapore is really not expensive.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

😬🤙🏻🤙🏻agree

[@yewyongtan8055]

Nice channel! Such a coincidence that you stay in potong pasir too and great that you're loving Singapore. Looking forward to more of your content :)

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Oh?? really? me in PP for 3 yrs and really love it!!! haha perhaps we met in coffee shop before LOL. Thank you for comments. I alternatively do culture & social topics every other week. i’ll look forward to your future comments! Thanks for subscribing! Don’t forget to turn on notification for my weekly uploads :)

[@lvishal]

subscribed to your channel! have been to singapore religiously for the last 5 years atleast twice a year! the vibe is great!

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Thank you for your support! Welcome to the community

[@jasonong5562]

Nice video. That's why the pay in the US is much higher cause costs of living is much higher there.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

No doubt. it's so expensive. Did you see my other Singapore and US videos too? I'll put a few links below. Thanks for subscribing :). 1) Why Singapore is the best to live? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqXLZoB4dreGaZo 2) Working in Singapore vs USA kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5jUaHiCotCgbck 3) Why i am leaving SF: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKCbZIKBpMRoaK8

[@noproblematallmate]

and the tax is higher. about 50% of population in SG is not taxed

[@sujoybarua3907]

Fully agreed with you here

[@lalalaland9818]

MRT calculation is both ways? The popiah in the states is that expensive? Is the tip compulsory in the states?

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Yes

[@lalalaland9818]

@@TheKrazyKoala wat if u don't tip in states?

[@SpoonForkRepublic]

Hi! I love it that someone finally made a video putting into perspective that it's not really that expensive to live in Singapore! 👍🏼😍 I guess what made it really expensive on those surveys was including owning a car which obviously NOT a necessity because first it's a tiny country and it has a very reliable, convenient & affordable public transportation. Here in Canada, sure, you can own a used car at even $1000 dirt cheap, but it is a NEED because of the vast landscape of the country and the unforgiving weather. ❄️ If I may add to your list, I'd say hiring help for families working full time with young children is very affordable. In Canada, caregivers are paid up to $20/hour so if you're a working mom it's like working to hire one, so some mothers just give up working and stay home for the kids instead. I lived in Sg for 3 years until Y2012, and I was spending only $600 monthly for house help expenses back then. And having an extra hand to help, really gave me the life balance to juggle career, home needs and personal time. New subscriber here, looking forwards to your next videos!

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Oh Hi! Spoon & Fork! Wow I love your comments! That's so much detailed and resonate with my experiences in SG!! I think only we feel the same (coming from North America) haha.... Yes, I am also so grateful for the helper. i started in SG by cleaning by myself, to later I just hired helper and paid the $20. She cleaned so much better than myself hahah..... Totally save my life..... How's your life back in Canada? Do you miss living in SG? I went to your channel and saw all the amazing cooking you've done. Oh wow! I learned that Korean coffee from you!!! Did you see my comments:)

[@leongyet9896]

Please come back to visit us!

[@SpoonForkRepublic]

@@TheKrazyKoala Life here in Canada is pretty alright, but I really miss living in Sg! I'm a city person and I super love convenience which Singapore has it all 😍

[@TheKrazyKoala]

@@SpoonForkRepublic hi hi dear, yes me too. i'm temporarily stuck in SF. i just made a video about SF. did you get a chance to check out yet? if not, plz check it out to see what my life in SF is like 😂 you would appreciate SG more.... do come back for more videos! i'll look forward to your comments on other videos on my channel too 😃

[@alexperoff-investingessent8367]

This was a good break down of the actual cost of living in Singapore. Great video! Like-488

[@TheKrazyKoala]

oh haha thank you!!! glad that you like it! what is "Like-488" the number here??

[@alexperoff-investingessent8367]

@@TheKrazyKoala I hit the "like" button on your video and I'm number 488.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

@@alexperoff-investingessent8367 oh hahah that’s very personalized 👍

[@GeorgeMartin-g1f]

Great helpful video thanks 😊

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Thank you 😃 I just started a new channel. Do add me there and check out my videos too! www.youtube.com/@thekrazykoalatravel?si=71EimVfwukNHoqmv&fbclid=PAAaagaY4c5nI9BNQBbre9KeRd_Yy1wgWjrz2-pWXIPMknAXP1rfha_wdafHY_aem_Ae84ViV8MklRJx5VVaqlfXP1qay4qBb1uPRuwfP0x81L-D9SpWF-oHfWVdApg69nMvQ

[@justdoit1351]

I have been traveling and working oversea in many country for almost 26 to 27 years. The most expensive items in Singapore maybe is the house(I mean Private House) and car. Beside that others items are not so expensive. Some of our dairy need items even more cheaper or almost the same with many country.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Oh haha ya. I was expecting you would say the most expensive is the car. But u said housing haha. Check out my other videos too 😁thanks in advance

[@AngelynChew]

Enjoyed this video! And yes it’s true that it’s not that expansive if we live the local way! 🥰

[@TheKrazyKoala]

oh thank you!! i was at your channel, you have a lovely one too! i'll make some comments on your videos :) and plz don't forget to subscribe to my channel and come back for other videos :)

[@jaimelaw1]

Thanks for sharing this information. I have been insinuating to my wife that we should visit Singapore and maybe she likes it. We are currently living in SF and the cost of living is insane! We have a 2 and a half year-old daughter and we love it here because of the outdoors activities. I am under the impression that Singapore has a very good education system for bilingual education? Anyways, thanks for the insights into your thoughts. Keep it up!

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Oh yes certainly. SF cost is really crazy. I recently came back and felt i couldn't afford anything 😂 SG is english mainly, but you can pick second language. Glad to have you on my channel! Hope to see you again on my other videos! :) Thanks for subscribing. There are quite a few other SF exodus & detailed SG videos that you can check out too. Perhaps it will help your wife to make decisions. I plan to do more videos like this as well.

[@dklyang]

I lived there back when it was much cheaper

[@TheKrazyKoala]

even cheaper than these? wow, that's so nice!!! how cheap was cheaper?

[@dklyang]

The Krazy Koala the drink at bar only $3 vs $25 now

[@TheKrazyKoala]

David Yang MBS?

[@dklyang]

The Krazy Koala you got it

[@georgeanddaddecker7563]

I grew up in Singapore and want to move back one day as I loved it too!

[@望樸歸真]

Yes,you are right,the living cost is relatively lower if you are living as a local. However, the weather is a big challenge for some one like me. This is a reason I left Singapore after lived the city for more than 9 years. Cheers!

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Thanks for sharing! Are you in Japan? It was too hot for you? :)

[@manaflask8826]

Soon as you get Singapore citizenship, I would recommend you renounce US citizenship to stop needlessly paying uncle sam taxes. Singapore citizens enjoy easy access to US if you ever wanted to go back there for any reason.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

oh hahaha. good idea

[@待明歌]

U use 'lah' anyhow le

[@soundslight7754]

Cool girl 🧜‍♀

[@oranjelicht]

How much I try, i never lose my german accent

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Haha great to hear!! Thank you for subscribing to my channel! check out my other videos too!!!!

[@oldclient]

Why does Singapore need this commercial promotion? I don't understand. Very rich people already live in such expensive countries (aka tax h(e)avens), while the poor or middle class people can't afford that accomodation price.

[@simontan1330]

The Merlion is the official mascot of Singapore, depicted as a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. Extracted from Wiki :)

[@hungmanxxxx2462]

Great analysis on Singapore living standard. The reason why it’s quoted as the highest cost of living in various reports due to Condos and Cars!!!!

[@TheKrazyKoala]

😬😬😬🥳🥳😅🎉🍾thank you

[@georgeinjapan6583]

The US dollar is overvalued right now relative to many currencies in Asia IMHO. This is part of the reason.

[@taylorl2673]

Just randomly stumbled into your channel, and has been watching non-stop for the past hour or so. Thanks for all the great content! I might have to consider working in Singapore more seriously now, lol

[@TheKrazyKoala]

awww thank you so much! look forward to seeing more of your visits!

[@mercedesontanon5337]

Moving to Singapore in two weeks! Cant wait to be there....currently we are in London and its way more expensive. Transportation is expensive and horrible, housing a lot more than in Singapore to be honest and the same with food!

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Oh wow, great 😃 - aren't you excited? you will have an amazing time in SG!! traveling during pandemic is not easy, and moving is even harder! how do you manage to do that?

[@mercedesontanon5337]

The Krazy Koala I am yes! Well, we were going to relocate there before the virus anyway! Cant wait to visit all places and enjoy the weather! 🌴🙏

[@myoung1970s]

But it could be boring here... because it's so small (from a Singaporean). Hehe.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

@@myoung1970s oh hahaha Hi Hi Singaporean, I really don't think it's boring. There are so many neighborhoods to explore, i also take my camera to shoot in different hoods, which is really fun for me. i don't like shopping malls like Singaporeans hahahaha..... thanks for your comments. don't forget to subscribe and i look fwd to your comments on my other videos too!

[@AlbertoTey1]

Hahaha. that's so wrong way to use "LA",

[@TheKrazyKoala]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jjcraftbyjjcraft]

👍👍👏👏❤️

[@arunkant4791]

Where you can get two bed private apt for 2000 SGD? You will get a shoe box apt for that price.

[@denziioo]

Singapore: We are cheap and have everything! Nowhere else is more ideal! Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, China, Philippines: Hold our beer..

[@TheKrazyKoala]

ya great job. haha... DIJ. happy CNY! hope you enjoy the holidays! don't forget to subscribe to check out other SG videos too!

[@georgeinjapan6583]

@@TheKrazyKoala Tokyo is also cheaper than you would think (not living like an American expat).

[@hawkhea7527]

Ex when u live like king. Affordable n comfortable if u r local haha

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Totally agree!

[@danlovesayu]

When you have a scarce land, somethings are bound to be expensive but I am sorry to burst your bubble as Hong Kong is more expensive than Singapore. A 60sqm HDB cost about $250,000-$350,000 but in Hong Kong, Government housing cost USD$750,000-850,000 for 60sqm. Even food in HK cost 20% more.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Hello! Yes, HK is a bit too crazy the cost of the living.....I always wonder how people live in HK....SG is very very livable. you may check out my other Singapore videos too if interested in. hope to see you again. kzbin.info/aero/PLY2Aid4xBze15cOtKlzpR-Q7DA7uI3OsG

[@Republic-Of-Me-Travel]

Monaco is the most expensive city/country in the world, with property priced at $60k usd per square metre. The cost of living in Singapore is high, because of the economic comparison to the average wage, which is quite low. In contrast, the average Net worth of the average citizen in Monaco is just over $2M. Regardless, I love Singapore.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

oh wow. that's really crazy! geez. all the rich people there. Do you live in Monaco? Thanks for subscribing to my channel! Don’t forget to turn on notification (next to the subscribe button) for my weekly uploads :) Did you check out my other Singapore videos? Below are the links. 1) Why Singapore is the best to live? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqXLZoB4dreGaZo 2) Must try Singapore local foods: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpTEgIlsopeXjrM 3) Working in Singapore vs USA kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5jUaHiCotCgbck

[@pemadrakpa2209]

Welcome lah and Ok lah(lah sound bhutanese).The video is informative missy!I shall pay visit to SG someday! Have a great weekends!

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Pema Drakpa oh haha yes. I think Lah is common in Southeast Asia region 😂 yes hope you will visit soon. Have a great weekend.....Look forward to your future comment on my other videos l(Madagascar , Uruguay, Marshall Islands, etc) 😀. Have a good weekend

[@pemadrakpa2209]

@@TheKrazyKoala yes I'm almost done with all of your videos and I could see you rising and the transformation in the content of your video! Hail to T2K!!🤗🤗🤗

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Pema Drakpa oh wow 🤩 you are so efficient!!! 😜😜and I’m very happy to hear that you recognize my progress and improvement 👏👏👏💪💪💪I will keep on working

[@pemadrakpa2209]

@@TheKrazyKoala that's the spirit and I bet you will ablaze if you solidify your motivation and stay tenacious!🙂

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Pema Drakpa 🤩🤩🤩💪💪💪💪will do. Look forward to sharing more with u

[@t7india148]

Hi i am Indian I liked you video

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Hi Indian friend, welcome to my channel. Do subscribe and see more videos!

[@teonghaipoh9361]

Hocker center m coffee shop cheaper than food court . chicken rice m mee just 3 to 4 dollars . most of the food not more than 5 dollars .

[@TheKrazyKoala]

oh haha i always eat in coffee shop. i never go to food court :). Thanks for subscribing. look forward to your next comment. check out my other singapore videos too! 1) Why Singapore is the best to live? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqXLZoB4dreGaZo 2) Working in Singapore vs USA kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5jUaHiCotCgbck

[@noproblematallmate]

We have one of the cheapest food around.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Yes it’s truly amazing! I made a food video here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpTEgIlsopeXjrM

[@georgeinjapan6583]

Do a video focusing on Geylang. I stayed in a "Chinese-style" hotel here once. I thought it was underrated （the area not the hotel).

[@Daxiannn]

I have a dream that is to visit singapore

[@TheKrazyKoala]

plz come!

[@dailyplanetx]

Thank you for explaining the differences on the cost of living there. I love Singapore and wanted to visit there one day. Can you show us some good places to go too?

[@cooperboy_17]

What if I want to live in a penthouse with a basketball court on the roof? How much is that? 🙄🙄

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Jonathan Wang that’s beyond my video. Maybe you can hang out with Crazy Rich Asians lol

[@jeremywck8757]

There are lots of penthouses but none with basketball court. No one wants it. But, we have apartments with car lifts to bring your Ferrari right up to your living room: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHili4aGqrRqgM0 We also have the biggest luxury cars vending machine in the world: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5ClgZusrZmsi7M

[@tangpengyee7164]

Hi. The things you wear on your body, you didn't count that. 🤭🤭😟😳😕 Plus hand carry items, you didn't count that. (Handbags, wallets, watches, shoes) The things we do at night. Clubs, Bars, Nightclubs, The things we do during our free time. Membership fee for clubs like SAFRA, CSC {Civil Service Club}, Golf Club, and many more. Healthcare Fees. Fashion items AND many more. Please be clear 😄🙂😶

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Hello Sir. I make videos, but i don't make movies that are 1 hour long. i don't provide any info, i'm just sharing "my own" experience on how i live. if you have different experiences and live differently from me, feel free to make a video on your channel too. let me know and I'll check out yours :)

[@phantomthread4385]

I miss Singaporean food soooooo much. I could eat so much chicken rice right now!

[@TheKrazyKoala]

oh haha where are you now?

[@TimeFactorTrader]

a pirate mermaid, thats special

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Hahah so funny today I saw a lady’s page and she’s professional mermaid 🧜‍♀️🤣🤣🤣 that’s so cool. Thanks for subscribing to my channel. Check out other videos too!!

[@dopamineseratonin]

No more the case in 2023 :(

[@TheKrazyKoala]

:/

[@rindestress8719]

Good basic info for tourists..only hor !... Grass is always greener on the other side. FACTS: Singapore is for the rich only. Only place on earth where ALL ministers are Millionaires. Food/public transport is reasonable, yes, but if you get sick, real sick, will be very every expensive, CPF will not cover you. You will rather go peacefully. Rich/poor gap growing ever bigger. Not many can afford a basic car or property as land is limited. But most will still try to own one to show off....a cultural thing...call the 4 Cs....Not a place for young family or long term or retirement. Good place for making money temporary and yes, a tax heaven for corporations.....Lah !

[@TheKrazyKoala]

hahaha... "Lah"..... you seem to have a lot to say about SG!! 😃 Are you from SG? Thanks for your comments. look forward to your future comments. don't forget to subscribe 😀

[@leongyet9896]

Rich and poor gap has always been around. By the way,yes our medical is slightly on the high side. But i doubt you ever hear anyone who was bankrupt or refuse by goverment hospital for treatment because they cannot afford. My uncle got his cpf,200k at the age of 55. Left the family and spent within 5 years. Broke and went back to look for my auntie and cousins, they refuse to let him back. Now working as a cleaner,and living in a rental flat. He has many illness,hospitalise for major and minor operations, his medisave has already wiped out,but his medications and weekly visits to the doctors are all covered by government and some charities. So not true that poor has to die and fend for themselves. Many hearsay,in Singapore, we have many agency and respective organisation that can help. Some individual choose not to and some didn't know. Most have egos to seek help,sad to say.

[@Jack-hy2ki]

Stop spreading lies of CPF won't cover and rather die than getting sick. Careful of karma as you have blood in your hands for spreading such lies and making some ppl believing it and don't dare to seek help early.

[@stephanielim5588]

My mum was sick for 1 year in 2013. And all her Medisave was wiped out After spending so much time in different public hospitals n gone through lots of scanning, checking, operation on brain and 1 every expensive medicine.

[@08sacfire]

You are comparing local Sing dishes cost with US. Ofcourse they will cost more as it's not a staple in US. Compare these with a Burger or Hot Dog which is local to US . That would be a fair comparison. But still there are variety of food you can get in Singapore in all ranges if you are not too fussy about the place. I love the place because of the way it works. You get what you expect. Yes, tax benefits for expats are an add on. It's the best lah!

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Haha thanks for your comments. fair enough. Did you check out my other Singapore videos too? Thanks for subscribing. 1) Why Singapore is the best to live? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqXLZoB4dreGaZo 2) Working in Singapore vs USA kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5jUaHiCotCgbck

[@easwaramurthynatarajan6997]

What about school fees

[@TheKrazyKoala]

Cheap