Moving to Singapore? Ask our regular expats in Singapore questions on relocation and their experience here. Ask about banking, employment pass, insurance, visa, work permit, citizenship or immigration issues.
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Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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Canadian International School
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Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm
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The Canadian International School (CIS) is a leading international school in Singapore. Founded in 1990, CIS has over...
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Bump for this thread 8-)
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Last post by Pal
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
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Last post by Pal
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:14 pm
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Cost of food shopping
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Teenie Bash » Thu, 14 Aug 2008 3:13 am
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Just come back from our orientation visit. Looked at 'Cold Storage' near our new home on East Coast and nearly fell over at cost of groceries!! :o...
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And once more you show us your total lack of knowledge about anything at all.
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 1:15 am
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urgent query.......USD in singapore....
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wassup » Wed, 13 Aug 2008 5:09 pm
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can someone please advice me on this.....i am relocating to singapore this weekend and wanted to know if USD ca be used easily in singapore or do the...
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generally, a shopkeeper wont accept USD. a departmental store will but with terrible rates. you can easily take your USD to money changer for SGD....
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Last post by durain
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 6:40 pm
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What are the good deals for house furnishing ?
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singans » Thu, 07 Aug 2008 3:10 pm
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Hi,
I will move in a house soon and i need : wardrobes, fridge, aircon, lighting fixture ...
Do you know any way to find 2nd hand good deals,...
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Thank you for the tips!
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Last post by juniesch
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:32 pm
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Motor Bike Question
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Dave1w » Mon, 11 Aug 2008 8:07 pm
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I am moving down to Singapore next week and I have seen adverts for second hand bikes that seem really cheap. I gather that there is a fee to...
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Do a search of these threads using the search function at the upper right side of this page. This topic has been discussed several times. Strong...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:12 pm
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Houskeeper/Nanny
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colettekent » Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:30 am
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Hi,
As we will shortly be relocating to Singapore, i was wondering about the Houskeeper/Nanny situation???
1) Do i go through an agency (does anyone...
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There are numerous threads on here regarding domestic help/maids here if you use the search facility at the top left side of this page.
Basically...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:42 am
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Nearly There...
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colettekent » Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:55 pm
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We will be coming over to Singapore in a few weeks, just a few questions i'd like to throw out there that are bothering me!
Firstly, does internet...
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my links page also has heaps of other related links as well.... :wink:
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:33 am
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buying a king sized bed
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angagu » Sat, 09 Aug 2008 6:10 pm
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I have been reading here that it is difficult and expensive to buy a king sized bed in Singapore? Can anybody inform me on that subject and what the...
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Bought mine from the 4 Seasons hotel...over-sized King. Pricey and difficult to get sheets, blankets from, but have bought mine from various 4...
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Last post by Barczar
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:45 am
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Brabantia, bin liners
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Zeenit » Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:24 pm
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Sorry Folks to ask something so silly but I really like my bin. I need to know if I can find Brabantia products in Sg and more to the point how...
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Brabantia bin liners are available at loads of places eg hardware shops, Homefix and the like, dept stores like Tangs, Takashimaya and Robinsons,...
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Last post by Zeenit
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 5:22 am
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Costs of education and car rental in SG
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golanshy » Sun, 03 Oct 2004 6:42 pm
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Hi,
I will soon be moving to Singapore for a temporary assignment.
My company is intending to provide me with S$16000 for education for my...
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i smell something...
What?
Nasty Louis Vuitton white belt, fake rolex with a way too big strap, bad news ring tone, chews with mouth open and a...
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Last post by QRM
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:52 pm
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Used Car Transfer Fee
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nytosg » Tue, 15 Jan 2008 2:23 am
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Just settled in and identified a used car. Who pays the transfer fee? The buyer or seller?
Boy...cars are crazy expensive here!!
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Buyer will have to bear the cost for transfer. Please double check the amount as well. The payment will be made to LTA.
U can check the amount as...
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Last post by stylezmind
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 7:02 pm
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Buy or Rent Car?
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andbaynard » Thu, 27 Mar 2008 1:47 am
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I am so confused. COE, PARF, OPC cars.......what ever that means. I have been here 2 years and been provided a company leased car. I am changing jobs...
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Now let me guess what you do for a living :-k :roll:
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Last post by Saint
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 7:02 pm
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2 weeks moving period
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besito » Mon, 04 Aug 2008 4:41 pm
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Hi,
Does landlord in Singapore provide moving period to tenants? Like maybe 2 weeks before the actual start of contract and maybe 1 week after the...
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all depends on the landlord/agent. i was given a few days coz i couldnt move in on the actual date and since the new place was empty, the...
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Last post by durain
Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:42 pm
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job hunt short term relocation?
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Hithnar » Mon, 04 Aug 2008 5:36 pm
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Hi everybody! I need some advice :? Me and my husband would like to try and get a job in Singapore, and we thought it would be good to go to...
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Thank you for all your answers :D But, oh my! I can't even rent a common room without EP? Good to know, because I found two agents who are willing to...
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Last post by Hithnar
Mon, 04 Aug 2008 7:34 pm
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Appliances, Voltage, Frequency
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wxlee » Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:03 pm
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I'm moving from the US to Singapore at the end of July. I've been living overseas so I have appliances that are from US (120V/60Hz) and Korea...
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Hi there,
I've just moved back from the States recently and moved quite alot of my appliances back. In the end, I found out that it's a whole lot of...
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Last post by JamieW
Sun, 03 Aug 2008 8:08 pm
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Transformer/adaptor for electronic appliances
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Seabiscuit » Fri, 01 Aug 2008 2:04 am
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Any one know where to get the transformers/adaptors for electronic appliances that convert 220V to 110V please? And how much would they be? Thanks!
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Just checked my TV's specs it uses 140W. And just checked with a smaller electronics shop -- a 300W one costs $35, and a 60W costs $12.5. Not sure...
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Last post by Seabiscuit
Sat, 02 Aug 2008 5:55 pm
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electronic equipment from USA
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lolitasweet » Sat, 02 Aug 2008 1:37 am
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recently i bought a plug in unit (fragrance diffuser) from the USA and i used it in my home in Singapore, the unit came with a bulb that lights up...
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You must, however, be careful as if the bulb's dimensions are bigger or the wattage higher, you could possibly create a fire hazard because it might...
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Last post by sierra2469alpha
Sat, 02 Aug 2008 3:57 pm
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taxation on singapore investment returns in france?
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by puzzled » Mon, 16 Aug 2004 5:42 pm
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i need some advice on taxation.
i will be relocating to singapore from france for about 3 years.
i am planning to buy an insurance policy in...
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Would be a tad too late to be worrying about it now :roll:
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Last post by Saint
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 7:56 pm
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Moving to Singapore
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jen26 » Wed, 23 Jul 2008 5:27 pm
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As already mentioned the salary seems low, but I guess you will be able to live on that.
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Last post by Pguy
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 7:53 pm
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Converting Driver's License
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singapaul » Mon, 28 Jul 2008 3:24 am
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Hey all,
I'm moving back from Purdue University to Singapore soon and am wondering if anybody knows what the requirements for converting a license...
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Singapaul search search search
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Last post by kimtaymour
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 4:00 am
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Spousal sponsor
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shiki07 » Thu, 22 May 2008 12:03 pm
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Hi,
My husband's PR application has just been approved. I believe that his PR is approved under spousal sponsor as he is a work permit holder & not...
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28 still falls within the 'legal' age to serve the army BUT he might be able to still get away with it as he might be considered 'too old' to serve...
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Thu, 31 Jul 2008 9:44 pm
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