I got this from a friend who lived in SIN in the 90's.
Most everything works.
Getting around. It rains every afternoon
at 3:00pm, so you can't get anywhere
without getting soaked. Buses and taxis
all full.
Cars attract something like a 300% import
tax (to keep numbers down) so a friend paid
$US80,000 for an eight-year-old Hyundai (with
its road license). Check out if this is
still the same? Nowhere to go to, but you
still need a vehicle.
Accomms. They probably will take care of
you, but whatever you'll likely be in a high
rise (very nice) in a suburb (very isolated).
All very expensive -- not as high as HKG, but
expect to pay several $US000/mo.
Schools. The American $chool in $ingapore
is top notch, and charge$ accordingly.
Getting the kids there in the mornings
could be a challenge.
Prices. Expect to pay US prices plus 50%,
and you'll not be too surprised. Lots of
decent supermarkets with most of what you
need at a price. Local restaurants are
around the same prices as U.S. Among the
orld's best food from the food stalls.
Clean, cheap, great.
Social. We found a bunch of pretty nice
expats ("If you can't find it in Singapore,
you didn't really need it"), and there are
absolutely terrific opportunities for eating
everywhere.
Safety. No trouble on the streets.
You'll get overcharged as a long nose,
and blonde one, in local restaurants
but it's peanut$, if you don't mind
the discrimination. Fake smile, and
pay.
Does anyone know if they have started calling for interviews?
Thanks,
HH