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Do expats earn enough to live comfortably in Singapore?

https://theindependent.sg/do-expats-earn...singapore/
It depends on the expectations of expats. If they wish to rent a condo unit with family in tow, rental may easily consume more than 30% of their monthly wages.  It would be even more challenging if they expect to own a car as well.
Why interview expats? Cos they are now majority?
They seldom drive here. A large portion of salaries will go to rents.
(31-05-2024, 03:33 PM)WhatDoYouThink! Wrote: [ -> ]They seldom drive here. A large portion of salaries will go to rents.

Based on the same make and model, car prices in S'pore are up to 6 times more expensive than Australia, 5.5 times more than in China and 5 times more expensive than in the US. Only money launderers and the ultra wealthy expats will buy cars in S'pore.
$10k monthly salary isn’t enough to live comfortably
Need $100k to able to rent b/w bungalow.
(31-05-2024, 04:16 PM)EvertonDiehard Wrote: [ -> ]Based on the same make and model, car prices in S'pore are up to 6 times more expensive than Australia, 5.5 times more than in China and 5 times more expensive than in the US. Only money launderers and the ultra wealthy expats will buy cars in S'pore.

And their pet dogs are mostly mongrels that look like strays. Maybe easier to get rid of when they are relocated?