As an expat living in Singapore you’ve probably never really come to terms with how expensive everything is here compared to back home. I mean $40 for a tin of baby formula and $25 for decent bottle of wine! Now that’s crazy!! There are certain things that I need on a regular basis but refuse… Read More »
Eating out in Singapore can be as cheap as $2 for a meal at a local hawker centre or could amount to hundreds of dollars in a fancy restaurant. With so many dining options in Singapore and new eateries opening up all the time, there is some fierce competition and tons of dining deals and… Read More »
Although Singapore is an expensive place to live, you’ll be surprised at how many dollar stores there are here, where you can pick up general household items and daily necessities that are of pretty decent quality. The HDB estates will usually have some small shops selling an array of goods starting at one dollar but if you’re… Read More »
Living in Singapore is expensive and according to CNN it is currently the most expensive city to live in as an expat! I remember going to a Cold Storage supermarket when I first moved here and was shocked to see a box of Crunchy Nut Cornflakes for nearly S$12 – around 3 times the price… Read More »
Shopping in Singapore can be expensive as you may well know if you’ve spent any amount of time living here so shopping online is usually the cheaper option and nowadays a lot of online stores are providing free worldwide shipping. Buying a microwave from an online shop based in the UK and having it shipped to Singapore… Read More »