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If you think living expenses is expensive in Singapore try Sydney.
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Bro eatshitndie,
Sorry, I am not familiar with the US systems. I am only commenting about the "cheap" transport fare in Singapore. What I wanted to highlight is that it is not that cheap with that S$1.1 billion injected into those two companies. It is a issue of perception vs reality.
it's taxpayers' money and revenue from other tax collection and revenue making mechanisms, not totally self-funded in their own pnl domains. in relative terms, federal and state taxpayers are injecting usd4.7b into bart in the sf bay area. that's close to 5 times the amount taxpayer money is injected in 2 sg companies. usd4.7b is for 1 company. there are billions injected into caltrains, muni, valley transportation, ac transit, cc transit, and a bunch of other "redundant" public transport companies. why so many when ridership, except for bart, is pitifully low? answer is job security for layers and layers of administrators and public executives earning upwards of usd300k a year, plus the tens of thousands of transport, machine and electrical union workers who support them politically. same with cops, firemen, health officials and housing officials. and they all have pensions. it's one of the main reasons why california is broke.
In the US..there are many places without public transport and driving a car is much cheaper than taking bus and MRT in Spore. You are using the worst example (SF public transport) to defend sg system!!
As for papaya, yes, the paw paw are expensive in Australia. I always eat alot of papaya whenever I go back Singapore.
At the end of the day, one must figure out where the lobangs are. Otherwise they will pay through their nose and complain about things being expensive. What I want to emphasis is that they are not. As a retiree, I diligently go through those promotional brouchers to find bargains.
On a side note, for daily essentials, marketing and groceries, I find the US is still the best. More varieties and cheaper as well.
Having resided in the US for more than 10 years, I was surprised this time when I visited China and Malaysia last Dec, almost all essentials and groceries (especially meats) in both countries are even more expensive than the US.
sf has about the same population, same geographic area and same density. not all sf residents drive or have automobiles. in fact, contrary to what you think, most residents in sf rely on public transport as parking is a nightmare and private parking at or near a residence can cost tens of thousands a year. daniele steele has 27 exclusive parking spaces spread all over the city. it's a perfect example for sg not to follow or go that direction. :p
be prepared to be "supersized" with gmo and growth hormones in the food and beverage chain. truly wholesome naturally grown organic food is 3 times the cost of regular supermarket food.
Yo Bro Ash,
Retirement village is a pretty cool idea. But I have a little problem. You see, my wife and kids refuse to leave the eastern suburb after they were all so comfortably settled in here. I wanted to try out something country. The retirement village suits me just fine. Except that I will be very lonely there. :o :(
Just a quick question, will there be pretty PRC mei mei to provide necessary services like massage and ear digging and what not?
Is this enough?
http://www.blacktownbrothel.com.au/
http://www.blacktownbrothel.com.au/
Yo Bro Ash,
Retirement village is a pretty cool idea. But I have a little problem. You see, my wife and kids refuse to leave the eastern suburb after they were all so comfortably settled in here. I wanted to try out something country. The retirement village suits me just fine. Except that I will be very lonely there. :o :(
Just a quick question, will there be pretty PRC mei mei to provide necessary services like massage and ear digging and what not?
South Eastern Suburbs of Victoria. Yourself?
That's why I've been buying skinless chicken drumsticks for soups! Wife loves it as less oily..
Should see my 2 and 1/2 yr old son today.. He polished off a Maryland plus a drumstick plus a chicken breast (All with skin taken off of course).. Sure is a chicken lover like me
Still stuck in sinkie land. Melbourne is a beautiful and peaceful city. Have you ever taken that big boat(forgot the name) to Tasmania?
Thank you Bro valiant20,
Yes, Aldi prices are generally cheaper than Coles or Woolies.
When Aldi product is on promotion, then it will be really cheap.
Whole chicken - A$3.49 per kg
http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/product_range/2744_25036.htm
http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/product_range/realreductions.htm
Yeah Love Aldi, hate forgetting to bring my "Green Bags" out with me whenever I head over to Aldi.. Loving their tissues at the moment ($1 per box of pretty good quality)
Mate of mine says the fresh produce (meat) is dodgy, due to the amount of water being soaked in them? I'm not sure of that as I've never tried their meats as yet.
Spirit of Tasmania. Yes I did the trip back in 2007(?) I think. Then silly Flight Centre made a mess of our itinerary resulting in us driving 6 hours overnight to rush for our Cadbury Choc Factory Tour.
Probably the most dangerous driving I've ever done so far! Animals running on your Left Right Front Back! You don't want to run over them so you have to be 10 times as alert!!
Glad to see that you're enjoying your life there. Take care and Happy Lunar New Year brother
Glad to see that you're enjoying your life there. Take care and Happy Lunar New Year brother
Happy Lunar New Year to you too Bro!
If you eat at hawker centre for every meal, then it is cheap.
