Why We Left The USA for Singapore 🇸🇬 | 4 Reasons & Things to Know Before You Go | Expats Everywhere 

As a Singaporean, I'm proud to see how others love Singapore the same way as us. Enjoy your stay here!

Yes, finally some foreigners recognize that although there fine penalties clause everywhere, but an average folk don't actually pay fines every now and then, just be sensible and you'll be fine.

lam a 70 years old Singaporean woman and l appreciate the safety in Singapore. l can walk every where because nobody Carries guns and there is little racial prejudice.

There are so many reasons to love Singapore. It is one of the safest, cleanest, and most efficient country on earth. Everything works splendidly including mass transit and government offices. Changi Airport is one of the very best in the world - as is Singapore Airlines. No graffiti, homelessness, or overt signs of poverty. A multi-cultural state with almost no cultural or religious conflicts. Excellent infrastructure that is extremely well maintained. Brilliant, well educated, industrious, honest, and beautiful people. Tremendous sense of national pride. FANTASTIC FOOD! No place on earth has better or more variety of food choices than Singapore. Safe to eat anywhere and drink the water - no problem. World class accommodations in every price range - including my #1 choice: the world famous Raffles Hotel. The educational system from K thriugh graduate school is without peer. Excellent in every way, and, as was mentioned, English is spoken everywhere. Downsides: 1) Singapore is very expensive as the people enjoy an extremely high standard of living. 2) Automobiles are terribly expensive to own and operate. They are also difficult to purchase - need a permit from the government. But an automobile isn't really necessary as Singapore is so small and has a world class transportation system. 3) Law and order are a top priority. Laws are strictly enforced but not authoritarian. Drug laws are super strict... including the death penalty. DON'T DO DRUGS IN SINGAPORE. However, due to strict law enforcement, Singapore is one of the safest country on earth. Very low crime. 4) By far the worst thing about Singapore.... it's bloody HOT! ALL THE TIME! In short, living in Singapore doesn't get much better! 👍

I stayed in Singapore for 40 yrs and still love it.

I' ve been here for more than 20years and that's what exactly I feel too, since the first year.. The longer you stay.. the more you'll love Singapore💖

I'm surprised to hear Americans say Singapore feels like home. Nice vid!

I lived in Singapore for 6 years and made the mistake of leaving because my ex husband wanted to. My heart broke when I lost my permanent residency. I tried to find a job and no one had quota to hire me to get me a visa, which further broke my heart even more. I was desperate to leave New York City, so I ended up in Hawaii, but Singapore will always have my heart. I just can't find my way back yet. 😔

I love Singapore, when I was a kid I went to the American school there and my dad taught at the university.

Very kind comments. Hope you’ll continue to find lots of joy living here in Singapore 🇸🇬

I spent my early years in Singapore and revisited in my more mature years. I got off the plane and walked out of the airport and knew I was ‘home’. It’s changed a great deal since the 1960’s but it’s a fabulous place and very underestimated by people who do brief stop overs and say “lovely but 3 days was enough”! I would love to live there for a time but Singapore is very much a young person’s place regarding work. This is the one challenge I believe I would have trouble with, getting a job, my age……I can still visit though!

The hawkers are now on the UNESCO cultural heritage list

Love Singapore 🇸🇬.. sister and husband been their 12 year's... can't wait to get away from scottish weather to some Singapore sunshine

Just to let the non-locals know, our hawker centre is actually street food but regulated. The govt wants to make sure hygiene is there in terms of food handling and location so at one point of time(I forgot when but a long time ago), ALL street vendors need to relocate into hawker centres. By having a stall with a proper cooking and washing area and under a shelter, it ensures the safety and hygiene of the food, location, sellers, customers etc. That’s one of the reasons why hawker food is cheap. We do have street food in carts now but that is only during special events and it’s usually about a month or so in certain location. Hope this helps. Have fun with your food adventure!

English was specifically designated as our common and official language, precisely to avoid favouring any one of our particular mother tongue ... and to promote communication on a common ground. Living expenses .. you got it right that the big ticket items are housing and vehicle, due to our land constraints. Other than that, everything else have good, quality, cheap alternatives. :) like you said, you can of course choose to splurge. Or you can opt for the quality local hawker fare. Variety rules

I visited Singapore during a vacation in May 2019. I fell in love with the city-state. Excellent mass transit!!!!!! Beautiful gardens and so many other positives. In the future, if Singapore's immigration laws authorize expats to retire there, Singapore will score in the top 10 for me. Excellent job, Singapore! Keep up the good work.

This is so informative! We are a reupholstery sofa local business at a workshop and have worked with many American expats. Simply love how friendly Americans are in Singapore.

Love your clear English diction with so much enthuse. welcome!

I love everything I've heard and read about Singapore. I wish I had a skill set that would enable me to live there.

We are always good hosts. Regardless of race, language or religion. So much so that we all made an oath. It is actually in our National Pledge.

Teachers in government school are very well paid also. They earn a lot and get govt bonuses twice a year.

More Singaporeans need to watch this video. I’m so tired of reading their rather petty complaints. Singapore is a physically small country so expensive housing and cars are unavoidable. However, the locals have housing grants and a cpf system that make having a home to build a family within reach (have spoken to a local grab driver who told me that his out-of-pocket cash for a new flat was a few thousand dollars after deduction of grants and cpf contributions…try making that happen in Melbourne! My superannuation is stuck there unless I relinquish my citizenship lol). Public transport is so convenient and makes having a car non-essential (unlike some of the cities I’ve lived in). It’s safe. Low taxes. Excellent healthcare system, education and public infrastructure. And yet theres so many of them all over the internet whining like spoilt children. Having said that, perhaps they’re the vocal minority because I’ve met educated and reasonable Singaporeans who’ve seen the world and know they have it good.

I think many people dont really understand the word "safe" until they experienced Singapore. And locals are definitely taking it for granted lol

So glad I stumbled upon your channel. I have taught internationally and looking to get back out there. Its good to know that wages are high in Singapore. One of the things that keeps me going back to my good old faithful countries is the low cost of living compared to the salary. Great Video!

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I'm envious of couples just casually living in every other continent. I'm stuck in Singapore but I shouldn't complain. We have it pretty good here...tho we complain alot. Lol

Great video, thanks. Planning to spend a few nights in December of 2022 their (before boarding a cruise ship). Safe travels Josh and Kalie.

Wow, I so admire you both. My dream now is to permanently move to Singapore. I want the safety and the cleanliness. The hawker food stalls look amazing. I am an American but frankly am ashamed to be known as that. America has been degrading and going down by the wayside. Crime, drought, wild fires, taxes, cost of living, etc. I have never felt so hopeless than now being in America as an American. Since I was born and raise in the U.S. and am planning to retire, I don't know if I can afford to move to Singapore. My husband is not on board with this as well.

Really glad you're enjoying living in Singapore!

I miss living in Asia! We lived in Hkg & Malaysia for several years. We're in Germany for 7 yrs now. Singapore is one of our top fav countries to visit & we hope to live there too if an opportunity arises. Getting an executive expat job overseas is not as readily available as it used to be. Also the expat packages are more rare nowdays ( salary, car, housing, tuition etc) & they tend to hire local vs expat unless you have a desired skill that is not easily found. I really don't care about the expat packages anymore.I'd just love to move there with my family😊

I’m Singaporean & I’m so glad that u guys love Singapore so much. Enjoy your stay!🥰🥰

Must eat at hawker Center, minimum each meal cost only $3.50SGD😊👍welcome to Singapore....our 1st language is English...and it’s compulsory for all citizens to go through education since the 1980s...parents can be charged in court if their children is not admitted to local schools....and you can even have a rental car from Blue SG app

Thank you for the vid. With the current issues here in the states, Singapore looks like the best destination for my family and I. 💖👍✌

Hey wassup guys! You've officially just won another subscriber! Anyway, loved your video and how you described the reasons why you loved Singapore. I'm a Singaporean, born and raised ofcourse. But as a local, I think sometimes it can be a little difficult to appreciate what we have. I do travel a lot in the past (before COVID), so I do know that we're extremely blessed here. But still, every time I watch a video like your's (from other expats), I find myself seeing things from a different perspective. A renewed love for my own homeland. ;) Keep it up guys!

I’m planning to move to Singapore, I just landed a concept art internship over there and i can’t wait

You guys have an absolutely awesome channel, always wondered what living in other countries is like as an American, and you guys are so informative

I lived there between 1984 and 2020. Great place to grow up!

Thanks for your compliment.s.

Yes I also moved back from USA and I would say although I miss my friends back home but now a days with the Internet it’s east to connect with my friends back home . But I choose to live in Singapore cause it safe, a lot of variety of food , cheap and I like also how erryone speaks English .

Due to the high standard of living in Singapore, many Singaporeans who retire overseas want to return to their birthplace to revisit their memories, but they are discouraged by the high cost of living，especially accommodating. It is hoped that the Singapore government can build a cheaper "migratory bird club and dormitory" for overseas retirees for accommodation and convenience. Overseas Singaporeans in the golden age can revisit their hometowns and make their last dreams come true!

Welcome back 👍

For me No.1 Cleanliness. No 2. Even with more than 6 million population it is considered 98% safe country, if you happen to fall into the 2% you must be surely be unfortunate. No 3. Super cheap and great variety of delicious hawker food everywhere. $3 for a meal rarely can you find in a developed country. 4. Efficient and clean transportation and infrastructure. 5. Best taxi drivers in a developed country. I can still go on.....

Singapore's first language is English n is a multiracial country. Thks to our late Senior Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew who was responsible for our country's beauty, cleanliness, peace n prosperity. He was n still is(in spirit) d "father" of Singapore. D one n only unique leader.

Summer whole year long. Very warm for me

You can choose to live an expat expensive life style or learn to eat and shop like the local (delicious local food).. (you can stretch your $$$ more and retire younger), all the best :)

Was thinking of going this Summer, but there is no way I can do 21 days quarantine. Malaysia is down the line for future plans to live, but my wife could adjust more to Singapore. I was so excited after all the videos I've seen. The greenery is amazing! The airport 😍. The parks 😍.

Welcome!!!

Great video!!

Thank you. Glad to see your comments and in-depth knowledge about my country. We welcome friends from the world to stop-over /stay/work with us. Venture into our few neibourhoods (go by MRT) to explore more.

Thanks for this video n thanks for sharing your experience living in Singapore.

Welcome guys 😊

Nice, thanks for sharing!

Nice one...everything is relative. But safety is important...many Singaporeans take it for granted.The other things are convenience and efficiency...especially in a dense urban environment. Anyway, just glad you guys enjoy living here.Not a bad choice...👌

It can be expensive if you own a house and a car. But many expats who come don't really need a car cos the public transport is good enough and one of the best. As a local I used to drive but now I don't. Safety is no where you can compare. Try going out at late night in so called safe countries elsewhere and you will know the difference. Local food is affordable. It is a good base to travel to different countries. If you earn Sing $ ..you can travel around the surrounding countries and benefit from the currency exchange

I’m leaving US for Singapore too. hope I will enjoy it as you guys. thanks

Somehow I found myself in a rabbit hole of various Singapore videos.

Everything's they said is ttrue.What an awesome couple. Also Thanks both so much . 👍❤

Live in HDB.Bigger space than condo with a lesser rent cost.There are public fitness corners in every HDB estate/stadium and some estates have a public swimming pools.

In singapore u drop ur wallet gurantee ull find it in the same place the next day or at the near by police station,,,the level of safety and security is just awesome

Lived in Singapore for 7 years--Loved it-clean, safe, humid, hot (turned on the aircon when we arrived and turned it off 7years later), Hawker Centers yummmm. And don’t forget HEALTHCARE. The best ever with US and UK trained docs. We often paid out of pocket then submitted bills to US insurance (example-1 appointment to respiratory specialist, 1 lung capacity test, 6 mos of namebrand inhalers and singular=$300 total. In the US 1 inhaler=$300). Yes it felt like home and I have several friends for life- it was great while we could work but after retirement we couldn’t afford the 9K a month rent. Now we spend 4 mos in Bangkok or Portugal and the rest in US.

Very interesting as usual.

I have wanted to live in Singapore for years. I am trying to convince the family to make the YOLO jump.

Welcome to Singapore, love you guys!

I want to let you guys know that I love your channel, and you will always be welcomed in our country :)

You guys should go out more to the heartlands where most of the locals live. The food and shopping can be a bit cheaper than in malls. Plus that is how you integrate with the locals.I can see that some expats still do not try to integrate with the locals,they tend to stick with their own countryman.

Interesting videos. You have earned another subscriber. Just subscribed 😁👍👍

We Lovvved Singapore! Lived there 3 times since 1992...watching its evolution has been fascinating. Yes, feels like home. Living in Jakarta now, and moving to Porto in the summer-for retirement! Hope to meet you guys in Portugal. You’re both so sweet.

There are so many options ....living in Singapore. Food, travel, experiences etc. Modern , open , cosmopolitan. I can’t imagine living in a non major city in USA. It will feel like a mono country guy experience.......

You two are amazing! Come back. We need people like you here in Singapore.

Thank you

You may have to get used to Singlish once you get into the neighborhoods. But Singaporeans are always keen to help if you approach them!

I have lived in Singapore for 50 years and only got fined once. So yeah don’t break the law n all is good.

The one who made Singapore successfully was Lee Kuan Yew, 1st PM. He was a foundation stone of the Lion nation! LKY had advised PM Vo Van Kiet of Vietname on "DOI MOI economy" in Vietnam! They later became very close friends.

Hey guys, interesting to hear from your perspectives on living in Singapore. Makes me miss Singapore as I haven't been back for more than a year. I do agree about the English language and it's a major pet peeve for locals when tourists asks if we speak English...like duh! 😂 I guess Singapore English or Singlish may sound unfamiliar initially to the foreign ears. I do miss the convenience of Changi Airport. Everywhere I travelled (and I think it's a Singaporean thing), I tend to subconsciously make comparisons with Changi Airport...you know where I'm coming from 😅

I been many time in Singapore and what It is amusing in every way. SO RELIABLE and CLEAN SO PEACFULL SO EFFICIENT SO BEAUTIFUL SO LUXURIES and also expensive. Singapore is the Switzerland in ASIA. INCREDIBLE BEAUTIFUL and CLEAN and LUXURIOUS.

South East Asia, good weather, hot and spicy , no cold cold winters.

I would recommend Wonderlust vlogs on how they enjoy Spore after moving here from the usual or even locals who do not know the hidden gems this country can offer besides the mainstream stuff.

They deploy enforcement officers occasionally to keep a look-out for people who litter, spit in public and etc. They make use of enforcement cameras too for example if someone is illegally parking on a bus lane at the bus stop, there may be enforcement cameras with warning signs and if you’re caught, then they’ll mail the offenders with the hefty fine notice

As a Singaporean I'm very proud trying to move back from America.

I’m STRONGLY considering leaving NYC for Singapore. I currently am a high school teacher here. I was wondering what time of year or month you would recommend applying for jobs at international schools? Would love to hear more about your teaching experience in SG!

Singapore is a good tourist destination and not a lace to live forever

Hey, guys, I am now stalking your life history in between Portugal posts. :-D I had no idea you spent so much time in Singapore. I got to live at the Ritz Carlton Millennia on the marina for a month, once upon a time. Such a fine lifestyle. Yet I would walk home from the office along Prince's Quay and get street food in the afternoon, playing it cheap and real. Loved it so much. Now I want chili crab.

I love this!

awesome. love your insights about Singapore. True about the fines, but if you don't spit ,why worry? if you don't pee in lifts ,why worry? Fines are just fines to deter "nasty" people from doing things that are out of the "norms"

I have always wanted to move to Singapore.

Lucky you are here now a days,back then in 60s,mostly street food is in street,our gov.take changes to look after that,now we had a clean hawker or food court.

i like view your video and good information

❤❤🎂❤❤Your channel is literally my comfort place. You make me so happy. Love you 🤗❤

Love your videos. Glad you like your time in Singapore. We now live in Arizona and miss Singapore very much.

I love SINGAPORE SO MUCH🤩😘😍🤗😎 Been living here since 2002 up to now🤩🤗😘😍😎 a very hralthy country for us seniors🤩🤩🤩.....

Welcome to Singapore!

Singapore is a favourite destination of ours, we love it! An interesting thing about Singapore is that chewing gum and spitting are both illegal. Another reason why it’s so clean.

You know when I go to Malaysia, I am in constant trepidation as the signs were in Malay everywhere.

I’m considering this now... but it’ll be a while

Wow, we have many things in common. Lived in Sgp, KL, Pattaya (Thailand), Seoul (S. Korea), Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), London (UK), North England, Vyborg and St. Petersburgh (Russia),, LA, (USA) and Milan, italy. However, 3 years now am living back in my country, Jakarta, Indonesia and loving it!

Well,all place have it beautiful side and more importance happy n joy n meaningful to fullfill in your life and all contribution in area.rejoy always.

very frank and true sharing on your experiences. really enjoyed your video. thanks heaps.

I just moved in Singapore last week I love it I was living dubai since 2012

From what I've observed , expats eventually leave Singapore ,no matter how long they've lived here and love it here. Not being able to get a permanent residency is mostly the reason why people r being forced to leave . Ultimately people want certainty and a place to truly call home. So while things r looking rosy for u guys now, u do wana think ahead about where u are heading to many years down the road.

👍💪👏Singapore is safe even under current pandemic (as of now 59,425 Covid cases and 29 deaths). Whenever I came back from overseas trips, stepping out of Changi airport, the thought of Singapore being the best compared to other countries come to my mind.