Living conditions in Singapore are amongst the best in Asia with state-of-the art facilities for education, shopping, sports and recreation. The inflation rate is also comparatively lower than most other countries.
Mercer's Cost of Living Survey 2003 listed Tokyo, Moscow, Osaka, Hong Kong and Beijing as the most expensive cities. Singapore was placed 32nd.
The survey measures the comparative cost of more than 200 items in each location, including housing, food, clothing and household goods, transport and entertainment.
The benchmark of 100 points is set by New York City, which is in 10th place. The index does not reflect the cost of living for locals.
Here is general guide for a single First Officer;
Housing 2000
Tax 883
Training Repayment 1100
Food and Entertainment 1500
Power, water, gas 250
Communications 250
Cable and Internet 120
Transport 200
Medical 150
Total $6,453 SGD
Based on the rumoured $75,000SGD that Jetstar is going to pay think carefully about accepting this.
$75000/12 = 6250 a shortfall of approx $200 every month !!
Not sure if the training repayment will apply
