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by rajatagrawal » Fri, 13 Dec 2013 7:02 pm
Hi people,
I am looking for an answer to my confusion which is on relocating to Singapore for one or two years. I am from India and is being offered SGD 4000 including everything except PF. I am single and vegetarian. I do not booze regularly but sometimes. I read many posts about the cost of living in Singapore but they were old. I just wanna know what could be the cost for renting a house (HBD or
condo) and which one would be better for a single person?
In addition to that also would like to know the expenses for traveling, internet, and food. I would appreciate your replies.
Thank you
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by sundaymorningstaple » Fri, 13 Dec 2013 8:03 pm
If you opt to rent a room only, in an HDB Flat or
condo, it will set you back between $600 (no aircon - HDB common bedroom) to $1500 (Condo with aircon). HDB Master Bedroom (toilet in suite) probably around $800 but you will need to share utility costs. If you are a vegan and don't drink too much (especially after last Sunday night's RIOT in Little India) you can get by pretty decently and might be able to save a third of your income if you are not a spendthrift.
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by rajatagrawal » Sat, 14 Dec 2013 1:18 am
I really appreciate your help. In addition to that if I go for a one room with toilet attached and kitchen to prepare food at home, how much would it cost to me as I will be working from home so kinda home as an office.
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by beppi » Sat, 14 Dec 2013 5:51 am
If by the above you mean a one-room or studio apartment: Those are very rare in Singapore and will cost you the same as a two-bedroom-plus-hall unit, which starts at S$2000/month.
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by rajatagrawal » Sat, 14 Dec 2013 1:11 pm
It would be better if I get something similar to studio apartment so that I can work peacefully. I checked on the ..in and rentinsingapore.com websites and I found some rooms. are these websites trustworhty?
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by AngMoG » Sat, 14 Dec 2013 1:39 pm
rajatagrawal wrote:It would be better if I get something similar to studio apartment so that I can work peacefully. I checked on the ..in and rentinsingapore.com websites and I found some rooms. are these websites trustworhty?
On your budget, get a master's room. It has an attached bath room, but you would have a common kitchen. If you go for a room in a somewhat modern
condo, should be quiet enough, though of course still recommended to view.
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by jocox » Tue, 24 Dec 2013 5:59 am
Me and my boyfriend live near the center we rent an apartment studio, spend on food and entertainment money is all together a month for two people $ 2000
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