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Please select a profile that best describes you:
I am a student You are an undergraduate or post graduate.
I am a young professional You have under 7 years of working experience & wish to launch your career.
I am an experienced professional You have over 7 years of working experience & want to bring your career to new heights.
I want to do business in Singapore You want to invest in Asia’s most competitive economy & offer your family brighter prospects.
How will your accommodation be provided for?
My company will be providing accommodation
I will be renting a room in a condominium $610 - $1,260 monthly
I will be renting a room in a government flat $460 - $1,060 monthly
I will be renting a condominium unit $1,980 – $3,980 monthly
I will be renting a government flat $1,510 - $2,210 monthly
I will be renting a house $2,820 - $5,820 monthly
How will your medical expenses be paid for?
My company will be providing a comprehensive healthcare package
I will be paying for all healthcare services
Where do you expect to seek medical treatment from?
Public clinics $23 per visit; $50 - $90 monthly
Private clinics $40 per visit; $100 - $200 monthly
What will be your regular mode of transport?
I will be taking public transport (buses and trains) $60 - $70 monthly
I will be taking public transport (taxis) $400 monthly
I will buy and drive a car $1,400 monthly (assumes a mid-sized Japanese sedan)
My company will be providing a transport allowance
Where do you plan to have your meals daily?
I will eat out at budget joints $5- $15 daily
I will eat out at mid-priced restaurants $35 - $50 daily
I will eat out at fine dining establishments $80 - $150 daily
I will cook at home $200 monthly
What kinds of brands do you spend on for new clothing and footwear?
Budget/house brands $80 - $100 monthly
Mid range brands $120 - $200 monthly
Luxury brands $240 - $470 monthly
What communications and home entertainment services will you require? (select all that apply)
Home phone rental $29.43 every quarter
Internet access $60 monthly (assumes broadband access speed of 15mbps from SingNet)
Mobile phone plan $30 monthly
Cable TV $26 monthly (assumes basic StarHub package that includes 15 channels)
Which of the following recreational activities do you enjoy? (select all that apply)
Movies $12 per visit
Clubbing $100 per visit
Art exhibitions/Museums $8 - $10 per entry
Plays and musicals $85 - $170 per ticket
Theme parks $72 per entry
Club memberships Varies for monthly subscription fee, entrance fee and deposit
These are rough estimates for the expenses of one adult, and do not include one-time fees, incidental charges, exceptions etc. Please mouse over Remarks for more information on each expense category. Last updated July 2010.
If you have children, you may wish to add education fees to your budget.
Here's the estimated monthly cost per child
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