It is a monthly budget, so it you count $450/month, it ends up at $5400, which will be enough to come back to France, even during during Christmas time!Lisafuller wrote: ↑Thu, 15 Apr 2021 1:39 pmI find your overseas holiday estimate unrealistic- a round trip for 2 to France will set you back way more than $450.
Indeed, I found them and they are spectacular! But I know we can't afford it. I found decent houses around $8,0000 and if possible, I'd like to stay lower than that (maybe in Katong?). I understand that I will not have the same kind of space that in France.
The issue is having a decent size garden. In Singapore you'll notice that most of the modern houses here fill up every available piece of space - with no space to spare for a garden. Culturally, most Singaporeans consider the weather too hot to enjoy a garden or even a balcony. (You will see many condo balconies are often sealed up.) Cluster housing are essentially individual 3+-story condo units with facilities so open spaces for your large dog are not going to be available.Izaboo wrote: ↑Thu, 15 Apr 2021 2:57 pmIndeed, I found them and they are spectacular! But I know we can't afford it. I found decent houses around $8,0000 and if possible, I'd like to stay lower than that (maybe in Katong?). I understand that I will not have the same kind of space that in France.
I found the concept of "cluster house" interesting, but it feels like improved condos facing each other!
Aircon service cost seems overestimated.Izaboo wrote: ↑Thu, 15 Apr 2021 4:11 amHello hello!
I'm working on a realistic monthly budget before starting negotiation for our relocation to Singapore.
I'm a Sales Manager with +10 experience in specialty chemicals, and I'll be moving with my husband (under DP), our rather large dog and 2 cats.
Today we have a comfortable life in France, a house with huge garden and 2 cars. We would like to find a house with reasonable garden for the pets, but we understand that might be difficult!
Please see enclosed my tentative budget in Singapore and let me know if you think I over/under estimated some expenses, I might be completely out of the reality and thank you in advance for your advices!
No, I'm not sure. But I read that the dog won't be able to take public transportation, so we must find a taxi that would accept him (vet, dogsitting, etc). Also, I found that houses are not often close to the MRT, especially in Katong.
Oh yes! Basically, before entering into a negotiation with my company, I want to have the facts right, as I will be coming with an EP and I'll be supporting my family alone at first. For my company, I could live in an appartment in an over-crowded condo. I admit that it's not our lifestyle, we are more nature people. Of course, we realize we must adapt to the country, but I think we have to find some middle ground so we are not running from the country after 6 months.PNGMK wrote: ↑Thu, 15 Apr 2021 8:03 pmYou've probably grossly overestimated your budget but I understand it can be difficult to do so remotely. Others have pointed out the garden issue but I'd encourage you to look at the black and whites. I know some for $4k to $5k with a big enough garden for a dog IMO.
You should probably add in some expenses though for club membership. The Holland and Swiss club are good for Euros.
I see, there was no indication of that. In that case, $5400 is more than enough.Izaboo wrote: ↑Thu, 15 Apr 2021 2:57 pmThanks all for your input,
It is a monthly budget, so it you count $450/month, it ends up at $5400, which will be enough to come back to France, even during during Christmas time!Lisafuller wrote: ↑Thu, 15 Apr 2021 1:39 pmI find your overseas holiday estimate unrealistic- a round trip for 2 to France will set you back way more than $450.
Pet taxis are pretty expensive but they will be cheaper in the long run if you don’t travel with your pets often. On the other hand, having your own car offers you more convenience, but is more expensive.Izaboo wrote: ↑Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:44 pmThanks again for your replies!
No, I'm not sure. But I read that the dog won't be able to take public transportation, so we must find a taxi that would accept him (vet, dogsitting, etc). Also, I found that houses are not often close to the MRT, especially in Katong.
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