1. Mainly facilities. Like condos quality varies. Low stud height and no balcony seems to me to be the main difference. Think it’s reasonably easy to find HDBs to rent but there can be some strange rules, like keeping 1 room locked to get around renting restrictions.insingapore2014 wrote:
1. What is the difference between HDB and condo? Is it the size, quality or location that drives the difference? Is it easy to find HDB apartments? I do not care about pool, gym etc. facility, but the quality of the house itself matters.
2. Is car necessary? Do people who can afford it generally go for it? I've heard public transport is too good in SG.
3. What kind of interest do banks give on deposits?
Thank you! I don't have kids yet. But would like to have a 3 bed apartment as I am expecting my parents and my brother (who's studying in SG) to move in with me.zzm9980 wrote:Do you have kids? Will they attend International School? If yes, that's expensive.
Browse property sites and get an idea of your monthly rent. It varies wieldy. Some people are very happy in a 2 bedroom condo that costs under $4k/month, others won't be content with anything less than a landed house that goes for $12-20k/month (usually these ones also have three kids in international school). You can see why the arguments about which salaries are acceptable vary widely.
While you may be allowed to bring our parents on LTVP, keep in mind there is a backlash against foreigners (indians primarily among them). One of the main reasons for THAT is the foreigners bringing their entire families along with them. If you get that LTVP approved, expect a difficult time if you ever apply for PR later.
You are not going to be able to bring your entire family. Too many people without means of support.insingapore2014 wrote:Thank you! I don't have kids yet. But would like to have a 3 bed apartment as I am expecting my parents and my brother (who's studying in SG) to move in with me.zzm9980 wrote:Do you have kids? Will they attend International School? If yes, that's expensive.
Browse property sites and get an idea of your monthly rent. It varies wieldy. Some people are very happy in a 2 bedroom condo that costs under $4k/month, others won't be content with anything less than a landed house that goes for $12-20k/month (usually these ones also have three kids in international school). You can see why the arguments about which salaries are acceptable vary widely.
While you may be allowed to bring our parents on LTVP, keep in mind there is a backlash against foreigners (indians primarily among them). One of the main reasons for THAT is the foreigners bringing their entire families along with them. If you get that LTVP approved, expect a difficult time if you ever apply for PR later.
I did have opportunities to settle down in US and Europe, but I did not take those because I cannot leave my parents alone in India. There is no social or government support for old people in India and life is difficult alone. That's the reason why most Indians want to bring in their entire family.
Do locals treat Indians differently because of this backlash?
Entire family only means my mom, dad and my wife. My wife is very well qualified and should be able to get a good job in due course. My brother is already there, doing his MBA.Strong Eagle wrote:You are not going to be able to bring your entire family. Too many people without means of support.insingapore2014 wrote:Thank you! I don't have kids yet. But would like to have a 3 bed apartment as I am expecting my parents and my brother (who's studying in SG) to move in with me.zzm9980 wrote:Do you have kids? Will they attend International School? If yes, that's expensive.
Browse property sites and get an idea of your monthly rent. It varies wieldy. Some people are very happy in a 2 bedroom condo that costs under $4k/month, others won't be content with anything less than a landed house that goes for $12-20k/month (usually these ones also have three kids in international school). You can see why the arguments about which salaries are acceptable vary widely.
While you may be allowed to bring our parents on LTVP, keep in mind there is a backlash against foreigners (indians primarily among them). One of the main reasons for THAT is the foreigners bringing their entire families along with them. If you get that LTVP approved, expect a difficult time if you ever apply for PR later.
I did have opportunities to settle down in US and Europe, but I did not take those because I cannot leave my parents alone in India. There is no social or government support for old people in India and life is difficult alone. That's the reason why most Indians want to bring in their entire family.
Do locals treat Indians differently because of this backlash?
Yes. Locals want foreigners who will integrate, not segregate. The view in Singapore is that India Indians (as opposed to Indians from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, of which quite a few are here) do not integrate well, and even tend to look down on the Indians here. Your own first post gave a hint that integration isn't on top of your mind: Any insights on 'life in Singapore" for Indian familiesinsingapore2014 wrote: Do locals treat Indians differently because of this backlash?
Add 50% all of those numbers if you're talking about the Bay Area (and for LA, we'll just say 'west of the 405', even though probably a lot east of the 405 too) and not having a 60 minute+ commute each way.For example, in California, you know $150K is a very good salary, $100K is pretty good, $80K is just enough, with $60K you can survive.
Wife should be fine. Parents may be rough, just look at LTVP threads for Indian parents. Plenty in this forum. If you have plans for PR expect it to be extremely difficult if your parents have LTVP. Even if they don't, you'll have to thoroughly convince them your parents wont be coming to stay here with you. (And I assume you have PR plans because of your intention to open a business).insingapore2014 wrote:Entire family only means my mom, dad and my wife. My wife is very well qualified and should be able to get a good job in due course. My brother is already there, doing his MBA.Strong Eagle wrote:You are not going to be able to bring your entire family. Too many people without means of support.insingapore2014 wrote: Thank you! I don't have kids yet. But would like to have a 3 bed apartment as I am expecting my parents and my brother (who's studying in SG) to move in with me.
I did have opportunities to settle down in US and Europe, but I did not take those because I cannot leave my parents alone in India. There is no social or government support for old people in India and life is difficult alone. That's the reason why most Indians want to bring in their entire family.
Do locals treat Indians differently because of this backlash?
Thank you. But I asked about Indian families because mine is an Indian family. Not sure what you mean by integration, my family is a vegetarian, will remain one, they only speak Hindi and English and they are comfortable in certain clothing.zzm9980 wrote:Yes. Locals want foreigners who will integrate, not segregate. The view in Singapore is that India Indians (as opposed to Indians from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, of which quite a few are here) do not integrate well, and even tend to look down on the Indians here. Your own first post gave a hint that integration isn't on top of your mind: Any insights on 'life in Singapore" for Indian familiesinsingapore2014 wrote: Do locals treat Indians differently because of this backlash?
Edit: and off the main topic, but to address a point in your first post:Add 50% all of those numbers if you're talking about the Bay Area (and for LA, we'll just say 'west of the 405', even though probably a lot east of the 405 too) and not having a 60 minute+ commute each way.For example, in California, you know $150K is a very good salary, $100K is pretty good, $80K is just enough, with $60K you can survive.
Thanks. My PR plans are indeed driven by my plans to start a business. Is there any information on start-up visas, if I were to start my company before applying for PR?zzm9980 wrote:Wife should be fine. Parents may be rough, just look at LTVP threads for Indian parents. Plenty in this forum. If you have plans for PR expect it to be extremely difficult if your parents have LTVP. Even if they don't, you'll have to thoroughly convince them your parents wont be coming to stay here with you. (And I assume you have PR plans because of your intention to open a business).insingapore2014 wrote:Entire family only means my mom, dad and my wife. My wife is very well qualified and should be able to get a good job in due course. My brother is already there, doing his MBA.Strong Eagle wrote: You are not going to be able to bring your entire family. Too many people without means of support.
I dont know about California, but my colleagues work in New York, again banking IT and they are like just 10 years tech leads and they make $160K USD.insingapore2014 wrote:
Also, I have spent 5 years in California, between LA and SF , so I can tell you with good certainty that $150K is a very respectable salary.
Very few people get above $200K if you are taking about adding 50% to above numbers. A Sr. Manager at Google or Facebook would be making anywhere between $120K to $150K.
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