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Interesting video. Glad you liked the chili crab and could tolerate the spiciness. A few points: 1. There isn’t a race called Singaporean. We are a country made up of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and more. So we are Chinese Singaporeans, Malay Singaporeans, Indian Singaporeans, etc. We do have a large number of non-citizen residents (40%) though, so Singaporean’s make up 60% of the population, not single digits as you mentioned. 2. It is legal to chew gum in Singapore, just not legal to sell. If you bring it in, you can chew here. Just dispose of it properly. 3. Chili crab is a popular dish which originated here but we have plenty of other “national” dishes like chicken rice. It’s much more affordable (US$2.50) and you might like it more than crab. 4. Don’t buy water from convenience stores which can get expensive. Get them from supermarkets or even bargain stores. Better yet, don’t buy, full stop. Tap water is potable here. 5. Quay is pronounced “key”. Because English. 6. Not sure if you caught the free light show at Gardens by the Bay but if you haven’t, it’s a must-do.
@@connormcchicken5915 The citizen population is 3.61 million out of a total of 5.92 million which is just shy of 61%. Non-citizens, including PRs, make up over 39%. I put it at 40% for the same of round figures.
The drone show is I N S A N E 🤯 I think the word Insane can be used only when you visit Singapore in terms of expensive goods and in terms of the beauty of the country. Thank you Dave for taking us to Singapore 👌🏾
10:13 Yeah that’s because you bought it in a 7-11 convenience store. If you buy them at the local supermarkets or random mom & pop stores, it’s only either 50cents to 80cents or just around $1.50 local currency. Singapore is perceived expensive because of the cost of owning cars and the real estate rent for expats. For local, we had subsidies and various other incentives. For food, local hawker stores and food courts are cheaper than restaurants. We have subsidised healthcare so on and so forth. Also Quay is pronounced as key.
I watch many of these RU-vidrs travel to Singapore. Most of them rant on that Singapore is very expensive as they buy from convenience shops such as 7-11 which they did not know that there is an add on price premium to buy in convenience. No one talk about the prices in local supermarkets such as Fairprice, Sheng Siong, Prime, etc….. If they had known, they would not “rant” on that Singapore is exceptionally costly to live in…..
@@seanbaby7857 The local supermarkets such as Sheng Siong, Prime, etc are not widely available in the touristy areas. They are mostly located in the HDB heartlands (i.e. suburbs). Nevertheless, i agree that a price premium levied is fair for the convenience that comes along with 24/7 convenience stores such as 7-Eleven
Thank you for considering both Singapore and Malaysia 😊. Many Singaporeans love travelling to Malaysia for vacation too because it is good value for money and all we need is land transport which is so much cheaper than air tickets
If you cross over the border to Malaysia it's even cheaper over there as exchange rate is about $1 sgd to Rm3.40 three time cheaper than in Singapore and their foods are very good too.
Another option instead of walking or taxis would be taking the buses or trains which are much more affordable here as well. You can also use your credit card or Apply pay to travel on the public transport.
@@DaveMani you can literally go around the entire country in the MRT, something most tourists sadly failed to take advantage of, and got stuck within the tourist-hamster ring of marina bay - chinatown- little India .
We stayed there for 4 days to watch Eras Tour, and needless to say, I want to live there now hahahaha. The foods on Hawker are cheap but delicious, the people are so friendly to us, the conveniency of public transport everything is perfect.
@@KAMENRAIDAWINK Thank you! I did notice that the cost of living is higher there. Understandable since the quality of life is also high. You have a very beautiful country.
Wow I have finally caught up with all the videos binged all day…I feel good now.. I’ve never been to Singapore but it looks good needs to save more money before visiting 💕
I like both of your presentation, fast n straight to the point. Very good team work. Thanks for showing some of the places that even 80% of Singaporean hardly go. Just subscribed
There is a small number of "homeless" people who are mostly out of sight from the touristy areas Some of them do so out of personal choice. As an example, they have their own property but are unable to get along well with their family members. So they choose to stay out Some others may have sold their property and used much of the proceeds to repay debts. Or the proceeds were swindled away by scammers. So they end up without a home Nonetheless, social workers do try to reach out to the homeless and offer them temporary shelters and financial assistance while working out long term solutions with them
The drone show is a one off... it's part of Chinese New Year celebrations. If you want to see it again, you probably have to wait until next year during CNY. 😂
Lky is like a person who only started playing SimCity for the first time but straightaway broke the speed record for achieving budget surplus and almost top specs across most indicators
Convenience stores are for convenience. Not affordability. Tap water in Singapore is drinkable from the tap, no boiling or filtering necessary, Refill your bottle from the tap (any tap). Try eating at hawker centres - Maxwell food centre, Lau Pa Sat, or Tekka Centre (since you are staying in Little India - which you found!), and explore Satay Street (Next to Lau Pa Sat, opens when the sun goes down).
U r wrong in many aspect. U should do research before u say and post on RU-vid. 1) U can chew gum in public, but u cannot litter and sell gum in Singapore. Chew gum is not an offence. 2) u can smoke in public, u cannot smoke under shelter, parks and certain places. There is always a yellow box for smoking even in orchard road. Yes, u can smoke in public. 3) water, u r buying water in tourist places. In Singapore supermarker sell water range sgd$0.35 to $3. 7eleven is always expensive becoz its a convenient store. Local dont buy water from 7 eleven as they know where to buy from a) hawker b) food court c) supermarkets d) mini marts. U have to do the local ways. 4) singaporean dont eat chilli crab in fancy restaurant haha, go where the local go. 2 crab usually cost $50-$80
We love Singapore! We have been lucky enough to stay at Marina Bay Sands and the Ritz at Marina Bay, but my favorite place to stay is little India! So glad you chose to stay there. It’s brilliant. What I love about Singapore is how peacefully all the culture live together.
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but yes. To experience it once was very memorable. We had a gardens by the bay view and at nighttime, watching the light show from our room with room service and champagne was magical and romantic. We spent an entire afternoon at the pool and as the sun was setting, saw all the city lights come on from the infinity pool. We only stayed 2 nights, and then transferred to Little India! I’m glad we experienced it, but we wouldn’t spend our money there again. For us it was worth doing it once. But we made use of our time at the hotel. We love your videos and all the hard work you put into them 👏🏼
Nice video! Glad you like Singapore so far. There are many affordable food options in hawker centres that are in Singapore such as the heartlands. The places you first ate at were in expensive areas of town. You were at Clarke Quay (“Quay" is pronounced as “key”.)
No worries. Even the hawker food at Lau Pa Sat is reasonably priced despite the fact it is located at the heart of CBD, not to mention a few others such as Maxwell Road Hawker Centre which is a favourite among locals and tourists alike
There are crazy rich Canadian in Singapore and also crazy affordable Singapore for the Canadian. Depends on where you go, stay and where you ate. By the way, 7-11 is not cheap in Singapore as compared to the supermarket or other shops.
They have also dined at hawker centre. The local supermarkets such as Sheng Siong, Prime, etc are widely available in HDB heartlands (i.e. suburbs), not quite in the touristy areas. Nevertheless, it is to be expected a price premium needs to be paid for the 24/7 convenience that comes along with 7 Eleven
There is an option or alternative to hop-on hop-off and that is the double decker buses that transverse the city. Any trip end to end is around $2. Just go top deck and take the front seats.
You cannot miss the URA City Gallery the next time you come! It's FREE. See the brains of the city planners and you'll know why the city looks the way it looks.
3:45 Oh my. The best part of the Botanic Gardens is the National Orchid Gardens. Its a UNESCO world heritage site and you guys sadly gave it a miss. Believe me, the $15 entrance fee is worth it. 10:13 Locals avoid buying from 7-11 as its very expensive. (A carton of 24 bottles online cost $9 only).
V nice video, I was in Singapore on the 16th of March 2024, and no doubt Singapore is a beautiful country. You didn't visit Hawper Vella newton Circus food court tree top walk. I hope you will never forget a couple of more interesting places in singapore on your next visit. Good luck with both of you.
Hey glad I watched your video because I knew nothing about the drone show havnt even seen it advertised anywhere. I only knew about the light show both at the harbour & Gardens by the bay. There in 10 days so will check out that amazing spectacle you saw
Nice drone video! I had imagined the crowd, warm and humidity so i didn't go.. 300 synchronized drones lighting up for the lunar new year for the first time, glad that u guys caught it!
Very impressive! There are supermarket around Singapore, get your water and snacks there, it’s so much cheaper. Eat at hawker stalls, they have the best local tastes and the prices are much cheaper too. Just don’t forget to bring your own tissue papers or wet wipes.
The drones wow amazing. Nice looking city. Fun fact naan means bread. So when you say naan bread your saying bread bread lol. Another good production guys 😂
Very enjoyable video! new subscriber! As a singaporean, i have not even been to several of the places you guys went..thanks for showing them...btw, Clark Quay, the Quay is pronounced as Kee...its how we say it..just fyi :)
Yeah. As Singaporeans, we should be appreciative of the efforts put into creating this vlog which is a good advertisement for Singapore tourism. Unfortunately, some netizens are too defensive when tourists, especially those from China, commented that Singapore is too expensive. It is a fact that Singapore is one of most developed countries in the world and the only one in Southeast Asia just by looking at the super high GDP Per Capita (Purchasing Power Parity). And so naturally along with it comes higher prices compared to other South East Asian countries
@@hellobunny56789 That is the downside of Singapore and maybe relaxing a bit of the strictures since some bit of chaos is what gives a city its vibe. As much as its modern, I feel like Bangkok gives a good balance, modernity and affordability.
@@alexchui3511Haha. To each his own. We understand that different personalities have different priorities and preferences 😊 Chaos can have two sides just as the famous saying goes: One man's meat is another man's poison. What is meat to some people is poison to others 😅
U can just hop into the mrt from bayfront to any other station without getting wet. I akways go to heartland places with covered walkways eg toa payoh if its pouring.
tbf just like any country the prices of water and beer in tourist hotspots/ city center is always much more expensive. You can find cheap bottled water and alcohol in Singapore too, just go to more local/ neighbourhood places
Hi Guys, would like to share that the Chinese, Malays, Indians, Eurasians are the four main races of Singaporeans. Its not true that is only single digit of overall people are Singaporeans. We are at roughly 61% of the overall people staying in Singapore. We have different races in this city state due to our history. We are all Singaporeans. =D. Hope u had enjoyed ur stay!
Hey thank you so much for the correction. I simply read that about 7% of the population is actually from the land itself. Residents who have been there for several generation. Sorry if I did not communicate that properly or if it is wrong.
Get ur water and drinks from the supermarkets. It's way cheaper than 7-eleven. Hawker centers are great places to try local food and they are kind on ur wallet as well... as compared to restaurants.
The local supermarkets such as Sheng Siong, Prime, etc are widely available in HDB heartlands (i.e. suburbs), not quite in the touristy areas. Nevertheless, it is to be expected a price premium needs to be paid for the 24/7 convenience that comes along with 7 Eleven
The bottle of water in 7 Eleven is so much more expensive than usual. You should have went to a supermarket or elsewhere to get water instead. $3 for water is wayyy too expensive here in Singapore.
Go to where the locals are to get cheap food. Food cost more at tourist places like Marina Bay Sands area. Our public transports are cheap when compared to other big cities . Very convenient too.
There are over 100 hawker centers, and some are open 24 hours; they are very inexpensive, and you can easily buy a meal for S$5!!! Singapore food is much cheaper than most if not any developed country.
Expensive if you eat at restaurant try having your lunch n dinner elsewhere like Lau pa sat, hawker center Chinatown more cheaper. Breakfast can try Singapore style at Ya kun kaya famous and affordable.
Thank you for the great tour!! We’re considering Singapore for our next family vacation and this was very helpful! 🙌🏼 Also, the seaweed triangle sandwiches lol, from 7/11 are called “onigiri” - we live in Japan now and they’re very popular here too, they’re delicious - I like the tuna mayo ones and the miso ones best.
Singapore have had only 2 riots since independence (1965). One happened in 969 due to some racial disputes and the second one in 2013. The 2013 riot stated by drunk foreign workers in little India (you can google 2013 Singapore riot for details). It was because of that our Government then roll out a slew of measures to prevent a repeat of that horrible incident and one of the measures put in place was the ban of selling all types of liquor after 10:30pm.
Singapore is relatively developed. It looks like a diverse place, culturally. I see people on the streets dressed in local clothes. Thank you, sir and ma'am.
it is true that Singapore maintain the greenery of nature in this island so that many animals or should i say species can come here during the season time
@@DaveMani The north side is mostly industrial area and some school, the middle is a lake and a place to enjoy for cyclist and park likes Singapore zoo also for Barracks where soldier stay, the east is full of apartments and the South East is where considered of small resort likes chalet and all sort of fun activities, coming to the South you will see Changi Airport and some tourist forgot about the long beach seaside called East Coast Park where you get to enjoy playing with your family on the beach. The South is where Tourist spend their time here like Marina Bay- Clark Quay- Chinatown and so on, the South West is mostly contained housing estate and a harbor for boat also for shipping container if you going to the west side you will meet Sentosa island and keep going forward you will see some college and some building too and more island, North West also have some industrial area but the most relaxing place for tourist to go is the Singapore Wetland Reserve where you get to see some otters and birds plus crocodile. That it for the info here in Singapore.
@@DaveMani Singapore is an island city-state located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by the Johor Strait to the north, separating it from Malaysia, and the Singapore Strait to the south, separating it from Indonesia. The eastern and western sides of Singapore are primarily defined by its coastline, with various harbors, marinas, and industrial areas along both sides. Additionally, Singapore has numerous parks, residential areas, and landmarks scattered throughout its geography. You can visit them during the best time for weather forecast.
The drone show was specifically arranged for Chinese New Year period, will not be able to see it after that. 😅 Drinks will be cheaper in supermarkets. To clarify, you can actually chew gum in SG but not import & sell. Clarke Quay is pronounced as Clarke 'Key'. Alcohol is more expensive in restaurants. If you go to the hawkers centres, local coffeeshops, supermarkets, alcohol is way cheaper. It is not that expensive in SG, you just need to know where to buy the cheaper options. There is also a light & music show at Gardens by the Bay which is free. For nature lovers, we do have gardens, nature parks & offshore islands for visitors to explore, where you can see locals as well.
@DaveMani yes the normal show is just lights & music water show, no drones... I wanted to clarify that in case visitors who came but do not see drones 😅
Hi there. Weren't these restrictions already lifted sometime in the second half of 2022? i remember they were lifted concurrently with the lifting of some of the covid-era restrictions in 2022. i don't consume alcoholic beverages and so whether these restrictions remain or have been lifted don't really bother me 😊
Nope. That’s a car showroom. As Singapore has limited space, the only way to have a showroom is to build upwards. We actually have two such showrooms in Singapore.
@@DaveMani I’m a local. That’s one of two vertical car showrooms by local luxury and classic car dealer, Auto Bahn. They have another building at Jalan Bukit Merah. They not only stock Ferrari, but they do have other luxury car brand as well
U need to go to the heartlands of Sg to have better pricing for food and drinks. Where you guys went is good but touristy...Heartland malls are so much more affordable ❤
You guys need to do a second trip and focus on more local things than tourist traps. It would be nice to see the contrast! Eat at a hawker centre, not Orchard; avoid MBS; 7eleven is expensive but you can get cheap water at local stores; SG is not that strict, they just signpost the maximum penalties. You would need to be a repeat offender or malicious offender to get hit with the max penalty. You are in a country where the locals eat out sometimes 3 times a day, every day. Even 7eleven sushi is considered expensive, eat like a local and your 100usd can last a week. The car showcase is a car dealership! Citadines at wilkie road has proper size apartments (but no pool)
Yes, Singapore can be expensive, but at the same time, it can also be very cheap if you know where to go, and where to buy your food and basic daily living stuff.
i really enjoy you’re vlog you are a cute couple.Singapore is one of the best country in asia but i hope you two can go to the philippines in the future 😊
Singapore has risen to become a modern country but they could relax a bit with strictures, humans are not mechanical in nature. My only qualm is how expensive it is, it feels like Monaco and other enclaves like Macau. What happens to those that are not well off because not everyone is rich and inclined to designer stuff?
Yes, they have indeed done so with the hawker centres thingy. Please refer to their replies to similar threads of comments posted in the comments section by others
We aren't just a city, we are a country with our own armed forces and judiciary, legislative assembly, and industry. chilli crab is meant to be had with the bread and dipped with the sauce to get that balance right. and chili crab has been made the so-called national dish but trust me, not many regard that as our national dish . head over to where locals eat, in the heartlands ,outside of the touristy places and main city area...u get much more authentic singaporean foods and experience, MUCH CHEAPER too!! orchid garden is a must visit! its beautiful and serene! Singaporean is not a race, its a nationality . indian,Chinese ,malay is regarded as races in Singapore. descendants of migrants from Malaysia Indonesia ,china,India. collectively we make up the singaporean people. the local citizens. we are the majority here. not the single digit u mentioned,not sure where u got that from though 😅😅 natives of the land are the malays. before raffles came. nothing to do with china, the Chinese here.
17:32 FYI that is not a regular building. It is a giant vending machine for cars. If you ask why do they have this in Singapore because 1 out of 5 Singaporeans are millionaires and many can afford this there.
Are you guys traveling full time now? If so, pretty cool! How do you film in places without having random people in the shots? ie on the tour bus, maybe the people behind you didn't want to be on camera? or the woman across from you on the plane? Safe travels ahead!
We are not full time yet... Looking at doing so in July. And for the filming, i just try to be respectful of others so sometimes I just wait for people to move.
