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by louy » Sat, 02 Aug 2008 6:01 pm
Hello,
I have just been offered an exciting opportunity, however I know very little about Singapore, and even less about relocations. I am relatively young and very naive about this. Th relocation is just for myself and I have no major commitments in UK to worry about.
But What are the things I need to consider with relocation ??
What must I do in advance to prepare myself ??
How do I know if I am getting a good deal ?? (They offered me roughly the same salary, but said cos the lower tax rate I would be better off ?!?)
One things I am worried about is the cost of living. I hear food and such consumables are cheaper. But is it true that accomodation is much more ?? They offered temporary accomodation assistance, but if there is a significant difference in costs, should I ask for more assistance ??
Any comments or advice would be much appreciated.
Many Thanks
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by kaseyma » Sat, 02 Aug 2008 6:09 pm
While waiting for someone with time and patience to answer all your questions (

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try using the Search function above to see the many threads posted that have already addressed these topics.
There's lots to read.
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by zjules » Mon, 04 Aug 2008 1:41 pm
I thought this was going to be a challenge to a game of football

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by louy » Mon, 04 Aug 2008 4:31 pm
I would be well up for a game of football if / when I get to SG !!

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by Saint » Mon, 04 Aug 2008 5:03 pm
louy wrote:Hello,
I have just been offered an exciting opportunity, however I know very little about Singapore, and even less about relocations. I am relatively young and very naive about this. Th relocation is just for myself and I have no major commitments in UK to worry about.
But What are the things I need to consider with relocation ??
What must I do in advance to prepare myself ??
How do I know if I am getting a good deal ?? (They offered me roughly the same salary, but said cos the lower tax rate I would be better off ?!?)
One things I am worried about is the cost of living. I hear food and such consumables are cheaper. But is it true that accomodation is much more ?? They offered temporary accomodation assistance, but if there is a significant difference in costs, should I ask for more assistance ??
Any comments or advice would be much appreciated.
Many Thanks
You will pay a hell of a lot less income tax in Singapore compared with UK! Also public transport is very cheap compared with London.
Rent will be your major expense and is probably on a par with London rental prices.
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by Zeenit » Mon, 04 Aug 2008 5:52 pm
I will say alot more than London prices but then in London we dont get swimming pools etc.
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by louy » Mon, 04 Aug 2008 7:06 pm
I have noticed accomodation is very expensive there.
The packaged offered to me only covers 6 months rental. (I dunno if this is standard)
I am just worried that I wont be able to absorb the increase once the accomodation support ends.
Im coming in on a junior position, a
condo may just be out of my range, cos I dunno what unexpected and unplanned extra cost of living i may encounter and dont want to risk stretching myself too far.
Probably settle for a HDB, if i can find a nice one.
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by Saint » Mon, 04 Aug 2008 7:15 pm
I sharing out of the question?
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by durain » Mon, 04 Aug 2008 7:26 pm
you got 6 months to look for alternative place, so you will be OK. renting a common room in a shared flat would be cheaper.
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by louy » Mon, 04 Aug 2008 7:32 pm
I prefer not to share.
I think my budget will be 2k, max !!!
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by durain » Mon, 04 Aug 2008 7:44 pm
louy wrote:I prefer not to share.
I think my budget will be 2k, max !!!
with your budget, you will be OK. maybe in 6 months time, then rental market would have come down too (or UP!).
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by louy » Thu, 07 Aug 2008 9:36 pm
Woo hoo !!!
Its confirmed, I am almost definately coming to Singapore - in two months time !!
(altho I hav not actually signed the contract yet)
Im to start packing !!!
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by Saint » Thu, 07 Aug 2008 9:44 pm
louy wrote:Woo hoo !!!
Its confirmed, I am almost definately coming to Singapore - in two months time !!
(altho I hav not actually signed the contract yet)
Im to start packing !!!
Nice one Louy!
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by louy » Fri, 08 Aug 2008 7:45 pm
What sort of thing roughly would i be looking at ??
a 3 room HDB ??
There are some scarey stories on this forum about HDBs and dodgy agents.
How much more do i need to increase my budget to for a
condo within 30minutes from Orchard ??
Would it be possible to start looking for accomodation whilst I am in UK, or is it best to wait until I arrive.
How long can it be to agree to a place ?? Just so I know how long I may need to be in a
Serviced Apartment / hotel.
durain wrote:louy wrote:I prefer not to share.
I think my budget will be 2k, max !!!
with your budget, you will be OK. maybe in 6 months time, then rental market would have come down too (or UP!).
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by Saint » Fri, 08 Aug 2008 8:19 pm
Have you ever been to Singapore or SE Asia before?
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