Hello SE folks!
I have been through a lot of the posts on similar queries but need to ask you all for some urgent advice.
I am working for a large Consulting firm and have been offered a transfer to SG (based on my application for a vacancy).
I need to confirm/reject the offer this week and need your urgent advice:
1. I earn INR 18L p.a. Fixed Income and live in Gurgaon. The offer is 100K p.a. in SGD. Is this comparable? What would be good?
2. I am a single mother (still married but separated) with a 2 year old baby. So my father/mother or both may accompany me. I am confused about Visa/Pass for them. I assume they can get LTVP as I will qualify. Please advice, I cannot move without them as my job will involve traveling to APAC countries. So this is very important.
3. What do good child care centres cost for foreigners?
4. I am moving based on my own application to the role so no relocation assistance is being provided. How much money do I need to budget for the initial setting up?
5. I would like to live in a good multicultural area (as I do currently in Gurgaon) with proximity to city centre so I'm not too far from my baby. What rentals apply for a 2 bedroom apartment?
6. I will need to hire a full time maid, how much do they charge? How different is the arrangement from India? I pay quite a lot here too (15K per month) and it's quite a fair arrangement but still safety is always a concern. Can the baby be left with the maid while I work?
7. If my parents come on a LTVP can we buy medical insurance for them? How much should I budget?
Thank you in advance for your advice. I need to take this decision very quickly so your guidance will go a long way in helping me choose.
Cheers,
Apurva