MAN CAN’T TAHAN LIFE IN S’PORE ANYMORE, “NEED TO BE QUITE RICH TO LIVE AVERAGE LIFE”

Migrating out of Singapore

Due to the rising costs of everything and maddening pace of life, I figured that to live an average life in Singapore, I need to be quite rich. I got a feeling that I am being pushed out of Singapore.

Just look at the foreigners turning PRs or citizens, they are mostly rich and ultra rich people. I reckon that I may not have a place here. How many of you share the same sentiment?

I am in the early stage of planning for migration Any advice from Singapore who have friends/relatives who have migrated and living happily in another country?

Netizens’ comments

1. Not much difference if you looking to migrate. Most countries don’t readily give you visas as you might expect. The most common paths are:
   • You are talented so you get work visa. Which usually means you will get compensated well be it in that country or in Singapore
   • You are rich and bring investments over.
   • You have family over there, and back to the above two.
   • You study there, then you compete with the locals there and if you get the job, usually cause you are talented. Hence go back to point 1.
2. To actually migrate and live a comfortable life, you need to be successful here first. No country wants to take people who won’t be useful to the economy, so unless you are sure you can contribute, work harder first.
3. Not going to comment on sentiments since it’s gonna be different for everyone since it’s a personal thing.
   In order to have a successful migration, you may want to consider the following:
   • Do your research on which countries you want to live in
   • What are the requirements for the visas to allow you to migrate over. Some will require certifications, exams, etc – you need to start working on it at the earliest
   • Research research research in detail into the local culture, the living standards, etc. You want to integrate well into the local culture as soon as you migrate so that you don’t experience culture shock. You also need to be self sufficient in navigating local bureaucracy and getting things done.
   • Start making friends in the new country. Loneliness, homesickness will make you depressed easily.
   • Visit the country throughout different times of the year and live like a local if you can before migration. Life as a tourist is very different than as a local.