Advice needed here, I'm from Malaysia and found a job in Singapore. I'll be moving down to Singapore this coming December 2007 (if my employment pass approved).
My salary is only SGD2700, would it be sufficient for me to begin a simple life in Singapore? Simple life is defined as below:
a.) Renting a room in places like Kallang / Aljunied / Tanah Merah / Bugis / Pasir Ris. Also I need advice if the budget of SGD600 is reasonable to get a room (inclusive of water and electricity bills) with light cooking allowed. I would really appreciate it if you guys could also recommend rooms from other areas if the cost of living in these area is high.
b.) I travel only by MRT and bus. I will probably get a bicycle after 3 months in Singapore, I don't think I'll need to rely on cabs.
c.) I don't go clubbing, I don't smoke / drink. So it's going to be work on weekdays, rest on weekends or have a walk around some areas (not shopping).
Do you guys think it's reasonable to speculate the expenses as follow?
Per-month
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Basic salary: SGD2700
Tax and other deductions (I'm not sure about this, just assuming): SGD500
Transportation: SGD200
Food: SGD400
Room (This is killing me): SGD600
Only SGD1000 remaining at the end of the month?

Any advice or correction is very much appreciated in advance. Thank you!