Dearer Singapore

Dear Singapore has become Dearer Singapore...

I visited Singapore and stayed there for 20 days. Amazing infrastructure, residential blocks, commercial complexes, food joints, recreation centers, tourism spots, well maintained transport system and shopping centers.

But costly in all the way. Except flight ticket from Chennai (India) to Singapore by Indigo (a big size economy AC bus) everything is costly once you landed Singapore. You have to pay triple price starting from food to liquor, Transports, Tourism sight seeing, entry fees, etc. etc.. Especially week currency holders will loose lot of money there.

You don't have much reason to buy anything from Singapore either electronic goods or any fancy items. Because everything is Made in China. Same thing is available in all the countries as Made in China. In simple words a key chain costs 1 SD and the same available in Chennai for 15 Rupees and you can bargain for 10 also. You know the conversion rate from SGD to INR.

Of course you can get very good price in Dubai malls. Please make your mind to buy latest Electronic goods in UAE if you get the chance to visit UAE. I have bought things which are latest in technology as well as cheaper comparing with other countries like Singapore.

Singapore gradually becoming Chinese dominated area even though the government maintains the ratio for Chinese, Indians and Malaysians. Most of the Indians comes out of Singapore who are currently PR because of the cost of living and easy going lifestyle.

Job seekers don't have any chance. Fresh Employment visas stopped.

I have to say about culture and cost of living. Mostly easy going culture. People don't save money rather they spend lavishly and loose in Casinos if they have anything remaining. Mobile Connection is another source of losing money if you have anything remaining. You cannot leave the country without paying bills, thanks to the Technology. Normally a Man settle in life by 40 - 45 years and then only think about marriage. People live together, hug, kiss, cajole and etc. in Trains and Public places. You can drink anywhere in Singapore. Most of the people drink and where they consume depends upon their financial status. Foreign workers and Employees don't forget to drink everyday, ie. because of the culture and availability of the liquor.

Liquor is sold in Departmental stores, Refreshment shops and Hotels, Malls, Shopping centers and everywhere. Simply buy a Beer or hot liquor and sit at foot path and drink. People loose money in all the ways. Food is costly. For an economy South Indian Meals(Limited) 5 SGD in a Normal Restaurants and not star rated hotels.

So Singapore no more paradise for Week Economy country people and also for the job seekers.