Tag Archives : expatriates

Moving house is never easy. From finding agents to scouting properties to the final act of moving, it is an overwhelming task. So, imagine how difficult it must be for expatriates heading overseas. Even the question of selecting a country to move to is a difficult matter. However, a new interactive tool called the Expat Explorer Survey is set to make [...]

To work in Singapore, you need an Employment Pass that your employer or local sponsor should apply for. The Ministry of Manpower issues 4 categories of employment passes (P1 Pass, P2 Pass, Q1 Pass, and the S Pass). The Employment Pass Self-Assessment Test that you need to take will gauge your qualification for the Employment Pass. If you are not a [...]

Insurance and medical expenses will normally depend on your policy and coverage. At an average, this is about S$100-S$200 per month. Your medical insurance for hospitalization should best be paid from your Medisave account, and bought with NTUC. A package that combines term insurance and illness coverage is cheaper. An average annual premium medical [...]

Singapore has one of the best, most comprehensive, and least expensive public transport systems in the world. A one-way average bus or MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) fare is about S$1.20. If you avail of the MRT, your monthly transportation expense should be no more than S$60-S$70 a month. If you combine bus and MRT transports only, it will cost you S$100 [...]

A child goes through 2 years of kindergarten, beginning at age 5. Primary school totals 6 years. There are 4 years of secondary school leading to the GCE O Level exams or 5 years for the GCE N Level exams. Children of expatriates residing in Singapore on employment passes or skilled work permits can be admitted to government or aided schools where [...]

The city-state of Singapore has proven to be attractive to skilled foreign talent that number an approximate 500,000, or more than 12 percent of the country’s population of about four million. Singapore’s living standards are one of the highest in Asia. Conversely, its cost of living is comparatively lower than that in equally developed western [...]