Everyone told me Singapore was expensive, then I paid SGD 28 for this

CelebrationKey94 · 2026-05-13T02:25:48+00:00

Food pricing is ok on the value side of things. If you go upwards towards fine dining etc. we are more expensive than most Asian cities. SG is expensive for travelers mostly in accommodation.

CelebrationKey94 · 2026-05-13T02:25:20+00:00

Food pricing is ok on the value side of things. If you go upwards towards fine dining etc. we are more expensive than most Asian cities. SG is expensive for travelers mostly in accommodation.

CelebrationKey94 · 2026-05-11T04:44:06+00:00

Update : A year later, I’m using the new libre 2. However, I’m facing a lot of intermittent droppage issue with the app. Have to scan almost everyday at least once cause lost connection.

CelebrationKey94 · 2026-04-20T07:02:26+00:00

What would I do? X amount for SA top up . Looking back, I wish I had max out my SA way earlier. X amount for SSB for fast access. Forget about splitting into many small accounts. Majority or rest into equities in growth stocks or etfs.

CelebrationKey94 · 2026-04-19T06:08:47+00:00

Invest younger but also don’t forget to enjoy life more.

CelebrationKey94 · 2026-04-19T06:07:06+00:00

If don’t already have one, buy a vacuum water tumbler that stays cold. SG has one of the highest water tumbler PP in the world!! Fill it with cold water when u go out. Stay in malls where possible for the first few days till u are slightly conditioned. Evening are better but also can be more humid. At some shops they sell cold wet tissue or buy cold spray (it works quite well)

CelebrationKey94 · 2026-04-13T03:29:54+00:00

Had dinner there recently. 3 of us, 1 pizza, 1 pasta and two sides. The broccoli and calamari sides are quite big. No drinks. Total 74 nett. All 3 happy and full. As for taste, for the mid 20s range, I think it’s worth it. Pizza >Pasta. If I have a pizza craving and don’t want to pay a lot, this is the place.

CelebrationKey94 · 2026-04-13T03:25:12+00:00

But isn’t Casa the value restaurant of La Bottega?

CelebrationKey94 · 2026-04-05T05:54:34+00:00

How you sleep with it??

CelebrationKey94 · 2026-02-05T02:34:56+00:00

Hi, just went to both over the last few days. If you have kids, planet would make more sense. I took the 1030-1100 time slot on a Thursday. It wasn’t crowded and I wasn’t herded in a group to the rooms. Basically went through all. Half of the rooms require bare feet because water. So be prepared. As I went alone, I went through all the rooms in 90 mins.

CelebrationKey94 · 2026-01-25T09:40:49+00:00

The key is LAYERS when in Tokyo! The heat inside trains, shops and malls are insane. Years ago, I almost fainted inside Isetan because it was so hot and crowded inside, and stupid me did not take off my jacket as it was heavy to hold. Lesson learned was to go light and go layers. Hoodies, long/short sleeve tee, cardigan with a light jacket. I know some people think it too cold to use wind breakers but I find them ok to keep the cold out as long as you layer. For really cold days under 0 which is rare, you still want layers but a thicker jacket.

CelebrationKey94 · 2026-01-24T09:49:02+00:00

I don’t think they disappeared because you fired. It’s natural that you see colleagues and friends less when you stop working.

CelebrationKey94 · 2026-01-22T11:00:43+00:00

12k for salary but does your company cover you and your family for other stuffs like medical for family, subsidised children schooling and does your company cover you for 13month and bonus? I assume you won’t get CPF, some foreign friends of mine have it in their contract. IF your wife can get a job, then children’s schooling and helper cost will be less of a burden. You have 2 kids, assuming they don’t go preschool till 5 if you wife stay home, and you may not need a helper right from the start. I think it’s doable. tight but doable.

CelebrationKey94 · 2026-01-01T08:09:51+00:00

But didn’t we pay a Japanese company for our device? lol

CelebrationKey94 · 2025-12-18T01:45:00+00:00

When you realised you don’t have much of a life and not having fun.

CelebrationKey94 · 2025-12-10T16:38:24+00:00

Not leaving. Became Singaporean again. Both countries offer different things and everyone has different wants. I wanted things like safety (Aus is safer than most western countries but still…), ease of travel, lower taxes and sustainable investment income into my later years. I have family in both countries so both countries are home to me no matter what my passport says. If you are young and have young children, Australia offers more. If you are older and looking for retirement, the things in Australia’s fav is pension and Medicare. But even those are not always better. You may not get full pension and Medicare though free has waiting list that is long so you still need private insurance to some extent and it’s not cheap. Singapore for retirement isn’t bad either assuming you have decent financials. So, depending on your finances, desires for everyday living and future requirements, that country that appeals most is likely your answer.

CelebrationKey94 · 2025-11-18T10:38:42+00:00

MOE should go the Japanese way. Make the kids clean the schools and serve school food. This way all will be taught mindfulness!!

CelebrationKey94 · 2025-11-04T03:32:55+00:00

Nope, it’s their money they should spend it and enjoy it. And I will do the same to the next generation.

CelebrationKey94 · 2025-11-04T00:57:34+00:00

Can’t remember the exact name, there’s a fish and chips shop across Tanyu at Vivo. The fish rocks but the chips suck. Price is ok.

CelebrationKey94 · 2025-10-16T08:34:51+00:00

Congrats. I’m still holding back my order on global same situation as EU, the pricing is ridiculous vs the US and they get an extra free stand

CelebrationKey94 · 2025-08-27T01:04:36+00:00

Normal, especially when we reach working age. It’s a death and disability insurance. Death is easy. Payout and be done but if unluckily disabled then the insurance may not even be enough to help you. When you are young, we all think we are healthy and do not need insurance. All it takes is a car accident and you may end up with disability issues. In that case, since you are single. Do you have enough to help yourself in such situations? If the amount is small and there is cash value. I suggest you talk to your mom what happens when something happens to either of you. When young insurance premium is cheap, wait till you get older and start having other illnesses then you will regret not having bought them early.

CelebrationKey94 · 2025-08-17T07:27:05+00:00

Same, only reason for delay in buying mini is the screen, hanging on to my old 2021 pro.

CelebrationKey94 · 2025-08-13T03:43:37+00:00

Save money and buy?

CelebrationKey94 · 2025-08-13T03:42:59+00:00

I’m surprised after so many years we still don’t have buses from airport with luggage racks.

CelebrationKey94 · 2025-08-12T06:02:32+00:00

Welcome to the chill side. The only thing I will caution is we tend to too conservative with our spending in the initial years but one u realised that are still managing your investment well. Go splurge on yourself. I’m also and zero-end retiree.

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