I’m from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I had been living in Kuala Lumpur my entire life, earning about 4000-5000 ringgit a month until I decided to make a change and relocate to Singapore for work.
I was determined to make a better life for myself and my family and I knew that the only way to do that was to try something new.
Instead of 4000-5000 RM, it became 4000-5000 SGD
I began working in Singapore about three years ago and it has been an incredible experience. I’ve been able to earn a much higher salary than I could in Malaysia, about 4000-5000 also but in Singapore dollars and it gave me the opportunity to save more money and provide a better life for my family.
The main thing that has allowed me to come back to Kuala Lumpur and live like a king is the fact that I am earning Singapore dollars. The currency value is much higher in Singapore than it is in Malaysia, and this has allowed me to save up more money in a shorter amount of time.
I am able to use the money I have saved up to purchase nicer things for myself and my family, like a bigger house and nicer car.
It is also close to Malaysia, can come back anytime
Besides the financial benefits, I also enjoy being able to come back to Kuala Lumpur easily as it is an hour away by plane and 5-6 hours by car or bus and thus I do not have to be away from my loved ones for too long.
If I miss Malaysian food, I can just cross over the border to JB
I wouldn’t have been able to enjoy the same lifestyle if I hadn’t been earning Singapore dollars and still earning Malaysian Ringgit.
It has enabled me to save more money and come back to KL with more money to spend.
This has allowed me to live like a king and provide a better life for my family.