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You didn't answer what is the meant by "cheap" - can that M'sian lecturer-turned-toilet-cleaner or average pple effort those rentals near the CIQ or RTS station ?

Aiya to survive in places like this must think out of the box. A studio shared by 2, each $300. Or a 2bedder shared by 4, each $200. Full facilities, walk to ciq, city sq, ... With incomes of $2k 3k, that very cheap when compared with renting in sg