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chandus

Hi...
I am getting a job opportunity in Singapore and would like to know about following points.

1.    Cost of living in Singapore consist of following components.
a.    Accommodation for the Couple (1 BHK) along with other basic facilities i.e electricity, water etc.
b.    Food expense for the month
c.    Transport facilities

2.    Average monthly salary for 3 years experience Chartered Accountant professional.

It will be very helpful if a get this detail in next 2 days.

Harmonie

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Harmonie.

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beppi

chandus wrote:

1.    Cost of living in Singapore consist of following components.
a.    Accommodation for the Couple (1 BHK) along with other basic facilities i.e electricity, water etc.


It depends on size, age, location and facilities.
One bedroom places are rare and expensive, start at maybe S$2500/month.
Simple two bedroom HDBs can be had from S$2000 and above.
If you want a convenient location and/or facilities, budget S$3000/month.

chandus wrote:

b.    Food expense for the month.


Again depends on your lifestyle. Some people survive on S$300/month per person, others (especially those who like to wine and dine) spend thousands.
Eating simple local food at a hawker centre is cheaper than cooking yourself.

chandus wrote:

c.    Transport facilities.


Among the best in the world.
Check gothere.sg for time and cost of any trip.

chandus wrote:

2.    Average monthly salary for 3 years experience Chartered Accountant professional.


Starting salary for a fresh graduate is S$2400-2800/month. With experience you can ask for more, but how much depends on your industry, skills fit and negotiating position.

Good luck!

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