EXPAT’S MONTHLY EXPENSES ADDS UP TO $5K/MTH, STILL CAN TRAVEL EVERY MONTH

TikTok user @certified_gmo, an American expat living in Singapore, shared how his monthly expenses come up to about $5,000.

He spends about $2,100 on rental and utilities for his 1 bedroom condominium, another $700 on eating out at cafes, drinks and GrabFood, $50 for his phone bill.

Another $200 on a gym membership at Pure Fitness, $400 on public transport and Grab rides, $300 on groceries and other miscellaneous items, and another $1,000 for travel.

Here is what he said

Singapore has gotten more expensive recently, I think anyone living here feels it. These are my average monthly expenses living in SG nowadays, it isn’t exact but it is a rough number.

Looking at my bank statement it was eye opening how much money I give to Grabfood and Grab Taxi each month

In terms of travel budget, I never really left the USA before coming over to Singapore so one of my priorities was to travel and see as much as I can, which is why I dedicate a decent amount to a travel budget.

Sometimes my work pays for part of the travel, sometimes I choose to travel on my own or with friends, but I’ve been super grateful for the experiences Singapore has brought me and all the cool people I’ve met here.

I am definitely still enjoying the journey. Thank you SG

Netizens’ comments

1. $2100 for 1 bedroom in location slightly outside city is considered really cheap now.
2. Why are you complaining? You can always pack and go anytime compared to local who have to think of family & commitment
3. Wow 50% of singaporeans here cant even afford your simple lifestyle😂 (and thats before income tax and social security tax)
4. show off
5. Expats earning so much knn Singaporeans earning peanuts
6. It’s 2023, if you guys don’t even earn 5k…… that’s scary
7. very good! like knnccb
8. how are you giving back to the society??
9. Lol @ all the jealous people

@certified_gmo Singapore has gotten more expensive recently, I think anyone living here feels it. These are my average monthly expenses living in SG nowadays, it isn’t exact but it is a rough number. Looking at my bank statement it was eye opening how much money I give to Grabfood and Grab Taxi each month 😅 In terms of travel budget, I never really left the USA before coming over to Singapore so one of my priorities was to travel and see as much as I can, which is why I dedicate a decent amount to a travel budget. Sometimes my work pays for part of the travel, sometimes I choose to travel on my own or with friends, but I’ve been super grateful for the experiences Singapore has brought me and all the cool people I've met here. I am definitely still enjoying the journey. Thank you SG. #singaporetiktok #singapore #expatlife #expat #monthlybudget ♬ original sound – Don Toliver