We've already established that OP would have to be very smart (and cheap) about spending with 3K a month. That said, it doesn't hurt to be reminded that it will be difficult without compromises.beppi wrote:Sorry to put a negative post into the (in my opinion unrealistically) upbeat tone of this thread, but with your pay it will be very hard to maintain a lifestyle you'll like:
Rent for a private place for the two of you (i.e. not sharing with others) starts at S$2000 (and don't expect a convenient location for commuting at that price!). The remainder will then not allow you to drink any alcohol (a bottle of red wine fit for the homeless costs S$15 here, more drinkable stuff is S$30-50, beer over S$5 a bottle - these are supermarket prices), travel or eat out (other than hawker centres).
To share a flat (i.e. rent a room) will cost you S$800-1200, which allows the occasional drink, nice dinner or weekend trip.
(Don't forget to put away money every month for the tax bill, which comes at the end of a year - no deduction at source!)
I was avoiding going there but since you brought it up....BillyB wrote:He's Scottish - he'll be fine, believe me. They can peel oranges in their pockets!!
OP - no offence meant by the above!!
Yep, seems like a very amiable chap, and fair play to him for following his heart to do something he really wants.nakatago wrote:I was avoiding going there but since you brought it up....BillyB wrote:He's Scottish - he'll be fine, believe me. They can peel oranges in their pockets!!
OP - no offence meant by the above!!![]()
OP seems to be fine man with a great sense of humor, don't he?
Hi Lindsay,lindsayvine wrote:
I'd rather get alcohol from the supermarket and have a BBQ or friends round for some chill-out sessions - than go to a bar and pay through the nose.
We just discussed ways to achieve grilled-meat awesomeness right inside your flat some moons ago: http://forum.singaporeexpats.com/ftopic78884.htmlAsian_Geekette wrote:
Not to dampen your enthusiasm but depending on where you live, you may not have a chance to host a BBQ in your flat. Spaces are extremely limited and if you stay at HDB (government housing), (AFAIK) you can not grill in front of your flat. If I'm mistaken with this statement, could someone on this board clarify the BBQ issue.![]()
Problem is, OP would be renting a room and thus, may not be too sure if there would be room for the brewing equipment.kingw wrote:OP can also homebrew for a highly discounted source of inebriation. First batch is conditioning now, let's see how it turns out!
http://forum.singaporeexpats.com/sutra289964.html
Good luck,
b
nakatago wrote:I was avoiding going there but since you brought it up....BillyB wrote:He's Scottish - he'll be fine, believe me. They can peel oranges in their pockets!!
OP - no offence meant by the above!!![]()
OP seems to be fine man with a great sense of humor, don't he?
Is this likeScoobyDoes wrote:nakatago wrote:I was avoiding going there but since you brought it up....BillyB wrote:He's Scottish - he'll be fine, believe me. They can peel oranges in their pockets!!
OP - no offence meant by the above!!![]()
OP seems to be fine man with a great sense of humor, don't he?
Talking cheap....... that was a cheap shot
I've met meaner guys in Hong Kong than almost anybody back home.
OP, get out while you can! I go home every couple of years and, of course, head for a pint and the same guys are on the same stools drinking from the same glasses as they were when I first left..... 17yrs ago. You have to take a chance to do something that will change your outlook completely and if you know it will 'only' be tight for a year or two then overall, worth it.
I would just like to emphasize that a lot of people do fine with less than 60K PA; it just depends where you're from and what you're used to. Context, people, context.richie303 wrote:I am not going to tell you anything other people have in this thread, only that it'll be tough on that wage! as much as you skrimp and save, (My wife is also a Jock she can do it) it's still bloody expensive to live here! Any Salary under $60K PA makes it tricky as a (insert adjective here) foreigner, things are more expensive! And for gods sake, don't have kids until you are earning more)
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