I've researched this previously, but I'd prefer some 'professional' advice from you guys. I'm contemplating moving to Singapore, and would like to plan out a budget, so that I can estimate whether my offer is sufficient to live in Singapore. I'm not looking to splurge heavily, but I do like to maintain a nice lifestyle.
I'm 22 years old and would be moving to Singapore from Australia upon graduation in around January 2009. My offer is in the field of business. I have no dependants so am only really paying for myself.
For accommodation, I would need to live on the red line (NS) between Sembawang and Marina Bay (10 mins walk to an MRT maximum). I would require my own master room, with my own bathroom. The room would need to be furnished, and I'd like it to have a washing machine/dryer.
I'm not a heavy user of air-conditioning, but do use a lot of internet to download quite a lot of programmes (so internet use will be high).
I like local food quite a lot despite not being Asian, so can save money by eating at hawker's centres.
I wouldn't be going out to more classy places often, but I would have about 10 standard drinks/night (usually mixed spirits). I anticipate that I'd be going out once/week.
Gym membership won't be necessary, as the company provides this perk.
Travel is certainly desired, and I would like two vacations/years. Desired destinations are mainly in SE-Asia, at present. Trips home are not necessary.
Sorry for the long post, but I figured that this should give me more accurate answers than people who simply say 'moving to singapore - how much money should I ask for?'
Thank you so much in advance
