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adminee
  3/17/2015 10:28 EST

I'm pulling together expat tips for an article for our site (Expat Exchange)... 10 Tips for Living in Singapore. Please take a minute to reply and share your favorite tips for newcomers. What are some of your favorite expat clubs and organizations? What do expats typically pay for an apartment (single occupant, family)? If you drive, driving/license tips? Cost of Living advice? What to Bring when you move to Singapore? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

ronniecjones
  4/5/2015 16:11 EST

1) Utilize online property search sites
2) Your budget is 80% of whatever your budget is
3) The rental amount is 80% of whatever is posted
4) It's been open for months - no need to rush
5) Low rents: far from public transport or near construction
6) Public Transportation is plentiful
7) Driving - get an allowance as you pay to park everywhere (most expensive cars in the world due to taxes / COE)
8) It's hot, humid - your on the equator
9) It is an Asian culture that speaks English (la!)
10) Budget to travel in the region

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nate85
  7/2/2015 14:25 EST

Don't forget to plan your budget. You must research singapore tax terms and laws to see what will you actualy end up with at the end of a month. There's useful info on this page http://www.rikvin.com/personal-tax-filing/

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