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by Youngen22 » Sat, 24 Nov 2012 1:35 am
Hello everyone,
There seems to be plenty on this forum about families relocating. What about a young person who is relocating and wants to experience the most vibrant parts of Singapore.
My work is in shendon way tanjong pagar station. My budget is around 2 to 3k as my salary is only 80k pr year.
I don't mind moving somewhere further just to have a nice place and do short taxis to nice areas. I prefer not travel more than 30 mins for work.
Anyways I appreciate your help and assistance. May I return the favour by writing a feedback on the winning tip.
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by Callput » Sat, 24 Nov 2012 5:47 am
If you need a 2 bedder
condo, you will need to shell out 3k atleast. If you ok with a studio condo you can do with 2.5k at a really far off place like Telok Kurau or Kovan are where new
condos have just topped.
Otherwise you will have to settle for a 2 bedder HDB which can be got in most places for less than 2.5k.
With a salary of 80k I will try my rent to be as close as possible to 2k. Good luck

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by offshoreoildude » Sat, 24 Nov 2012 7:55 am
Share a room near the Boat Quay or East Coast area.
Now I'm called PNGMK
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by x9200 » Sat, 24 Nov 2012 8:46 am
There is also plenty on this forum about singles/kid-less couples who were looking for a place in some more bar/pub friendly location unless you assumed they were some old 26 year old males and it it's not applicable.
http://www.google.com/search?q=single+m ... expats.com
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by rajagainstthemachine » Mon, 26 Nov 2012 6:16 pm
consider living temporarily in a shared flat with a single roommate. room rentals are likely to be around the 900-1500 range.
You could then make a decision to move elsewhere after you've got a feel of the place.
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by Youngen22 » Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:38 pm
I have been told about Dover and clementi area. I think I will live there. As for budget I would like to keep it under 2.5k so HDb it is. Unless my Singaporean friend moves in with me and her budget is around 600-800.
So a potential 3.2k for possibly a
condo or a nice hdb.
Thanks for your replies everyone
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