If your car is right hand drive and it should be in Thailand, then maybe you can bring it in if it is not more than 3 years old.hyperinflation wrote:Finally, does anyone know if it is possible to get a permit to import my car from Thailand? If so, how much would I have to pay for this privilege?
Thanks Strong Eagle. Sorry I asked.Strong Eagle wrote:First pay a surcharge of S$10,000. You will have to pay 20 percent customs duty on the car's value plus other odds and ends, then 7 percent GST, then about S$12,000 to get to certificate to drive it, then 100 percent of the value as registration tax, plus your road tax, about S$1000.hyperinflation wrote:Finally, does anyone know if it is possible to get a permit to import my car from Thailand? If so, how much would I have to pay for this privilege?
TJ, max tax for an expat is 17% here, but i've been told it averages at about 10-12% when the gov calculates your tax for you.Teejay22 wrote:Interesting - i heard that Singapore dont pay as much tax aswell? Compared to Australians anyway! Is that true?
While comparing wages - what might be the common, lets say average wage? Maybe from low to medium income earner?
hyperinflation wrote:I am American considering moving to Singapore for work. Having lived in Bangkok for 10 years, I find the housing prices absolutely abominable. I do not wish to share a residence, and the cheapest legal option I see right now is SHiFT housing at $1250 SGD per month! Can anyone suggest something less expensive? (no room mates please) I really don't need 2 bedrooms. Don't they have cheap studio apartments in Singapore? Just a bed, bathroom, kitchen and private entrance is all I'm looking for.
Now, as I understand it, SHiFT housing is completely unfurnished and does not include air conditioning. The furniture part is not really a problem for me, but I do require air conditioning. Can anyone suggest how much it costs to add a single room air conditioner to an HDB flat? Would I be permitted to do this under the terms of my rental agreement?
Next, my wife of 5 years is Thai. What are the rules in Singapore about bringing her along? According to the MOM website I should qualify for an Employment Pass. Does this automatically grant her eligibility as well, or are there more hoops to jump through?
The few times I've visited Singapore I've found the cost of living to be quite expensive. Can someone give me an idea of the current prices that I might be expected to pay for a meal at a foodstall in a HDB housing district?
Finally, does anyone know if it is possible to get a permit to import my car from Thailand? If so, how much would I have to pay for this privilege?
Does anybody have any advice they can share about low cost living in Singapore?
Thanks for any information.
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