Singapore

[OtZman]

I'm thinking about going to Singapore either for an abroad year, or getting a complete degree there. It seems to be a nice place, strong economy, multicultural etc. And most of all, the weather seems to be a million times better than here in Sweden where I've been living my entire life.

I'd love to hear thoughts and impressions, both positive and negative, from others who are thinking about going there, are there now, or have been there in the past.

I found some pictures here . Looks like paradise in some of those shots.

[NewTeaBag]

Hot, expensive, yet beautiful is about the best summary of my 3 day stay there about 6 years ago.

[traz]

It's all about the food baby

[OtZman]

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Hot, expensive, yet beautiful is about the best summary of my 3 day stay there about 6 years ago.

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Sounds sweet [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]. If the prices are higher there that must mean the average salary is higher as well? What did you compare the prices with, prices in the US?

I've gotten the idea that at least electronics are cheap in Singapore.

Does anyone know how "business friendly" Singapore is? Left vs Right politics, tax rates, attitude towards capitalism etc.

[xxThe_Lebowskixx]

Singapore is a small, expensive, very clean, cery safe city. The food is good. I believe Singapore has the lowest tax rates out of 1st world countries. I also think its in the top ten in terms of standard of living, maybe top 5. its a fun place but it is expensive. one year in singapore is probably 5 years in thailand at a similar standard of living.

[CommanderCorm]

Be sure to take enough weed with you when you go, I´ve been told it´s not available there.

Oh, and dont spit on the ground, you might end in handcuffs.

[spyderracing]

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Be sure to take enough weed with you when you go, I´ve been told it´s not available there.

Oh, and dont spit on the ground, you might end in handcuffs.

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Heroin is also hard to come by, so better bring some of that.

[OtZman]

xxThe_Lebowskixx: Sounds good. Low tax rates ftw. Sounds like a good place to live and raise a family which is a bonus.

CommanderCorm: I think I'd rather not [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img], considering there's a $1000 fee if you smoke in a non smoking are, I bet they'll take my head clean off on the spot if I bring weed.

[OtZman]

spyderracing: Then they'll definitely get my head....

[xxThe_Lebowskixx]

yeah, i cant think of a better place on earth to raise kids than singapore, however it is a small place. there are tons of shopping malls, and not that much else to do.