Why I Moved to SINGAPORE from EUROPE and NEVER going back (the TRUTH about Singapore for an Expat)
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 1. 08. 2021
- For me, moving to Singapore from Dublin, Ireland was the best decision I've ever made as Singapore is one of the best cities in the world for expats. From this video, you will learn what to expect from Singapore, cost of living in Singapore and more! Watch this if you are moving to Singapore from Europe or USA.
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WHAT IS THIS VIDEO ABOUT:
We spent there almost 4 years in Dublin, Ireland and then we moved to Singapore. In this video, you will know why Europeans are flooding Singapore more and more and what's the biggest game-changer for them to stay here FOREVER!
This video is also applicable to the UK as culturally the UK and Ireland are pretty similar (after these words I think I'll be beaten up by both my British and Irish friends).
In the previous videos, I told you that I've been living in Singapore for 3 years, but... I lied to you! Though last time we moved here in 2018, me and wife spent half a year in Singapore in 2014, as she was doing her MBA in INSEAD. And back then I just left my marketing job for Gucci and started my own company. After Singapore we lived for a few months in France and Spain before we settled up in Ireland for 4 years (almost all the time living in Dublin, Ireland).
But through this time we were constantly thinking that we wanna go back to our favorite country - Singapore:
1. The weather. I know many Singapore expats hate that's is so hot in Singapore, but believe me: if you were born in a cold country, you would hate being constantly cold!
Why do you need to struggle half a year long! For example, you have to buy warm clothes, how about that?! And here in Singapore, you save a lot of money cause you need only a t-shirt and slippers. Only time you are frozen is inside the Grab taxi in Singapore!
And I've no idea why winter still exists?! Before the pandemic, we went to Japan for skiing. After a couple of days oI was like: what's the point to have winter at all?!
So Irish weather was not for us. Can you imagine: When you check the forecast and see an 18 degrees Celcius, you cancel all your meetings and go to the beach.
2. Next one is Europe is too relaxed for me. If you are keen to work on your career or build a business - it's more organic to be surrounded by more motivated people like you see here in Singapore. Although I run my business remotely, mentally it's much easier to do it from Singapore vs Dublin, Ireland.
*There is something unique about Singapore. The warmer the country the less business and career-oriented it is. I know some South Africans living in Singapore, they say it's much easier to work from here.
3. The next one is the income tax. This is for you to know what to expect Singapore. In most of the European countries, income taxes are crazy high. In Ireland, you will end up paying 40% for a decent salary. And in some European countries, you'll have to give up to the government up to 60% of the money you made! While in Singapore you pay just around 10 to 15% depending on your salary. Singapore cost of living is cool:)
4. We have a 4-years old daughter. And in Ireland, if we wanted to put her in a decent school, we would need to sign up for it before we conceived her. I'm not kidding. The queue for good schools is literally several years.
In Singapore, international schools are quite expensive, it's true, sometimes the cost of living in Singapore is high, but there are so many options for good schools with no queue at all. And if we want to save money it's also possible to send Liza to a local school which is much cheaper. And I actually have some expat friends who chose a local school over an international one.
5. Safety. Most of my friends from Dublin, Ireland experienced stealing something from them. It's pretty normal in Dublin, Ireland. While in Singapore if my wife is going out with friends and its 10pm and I want to sleep.... I'll just go to bed and sleep! It's very very safe in Singapore comparing to other big cities worldwide.
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My ex-boss is a Dutch and his wife is French. Surprisingly, they send their 3 kids to local school instead of international school. Reason being their kids can learn Chinese language and International is too relax đ.
The KTV part got me. đ Always amused by your videos. Thank you Max!
thanks so much :)
This channel is so greatđ
@@MaxChernov it's great that you do follow the news and contextualise into your videos.
Oh you naughty boy...
Love the ktv reference đđ
Well said. Iâm from Europe too and have been in SG for almost 5 years. I never wanna go back either. The convenience of SG is a big plus for me, shops, transport etc open till late. In Europe you are lucky if shop is open till 8pm, most close at 6pm.
hahaha true! I remember myself running to a grocery shop at some France suburb on Sunday 11:45am! If late, no dinner :)
@@MaxChernov Really? This is cruel man đ
24 hour NTUC ftw đđ
Because you don't give a damn about third world country employees and other things. It's convenient if you don't have a soul, sure.
My niece is half Vietnamese half Uk born & raise rest life in Vietnam, speak perfectly both languages.
When sheâs 17yo (class 11) go to Uk study to prepare for university.
Before move to Uk, she have visit with her dad about 2week & she like it, thatâs why the plan is she move there after finish highschool in Vietnam, but her plan changes to rush faster.
IN HER LAST YEAR IN HIGHSCHOOL - she study in small beach city. After STAY THERE - EVERYTHING CHANGE!!
She go there with highest open-mind attitude & about to learning news things, explore. But she end-up stressed, ppl is BLOODY COLD & EVERYTHING IS DIFFICULT. Sheâs not facing racist (since her is half mix) but all her highschool friends is VERY CLOSE-MINDSET & IGNORANT.
Cold freezer winter snow, and grey sky, rainny season.. walking half hour to get a bus under rainny cold snow days, day after day. IT KILP HER MOOD!!
But sheâs so strong because sheâs think itâs SMALL COUNTRYSIDE SO PPL IS IGNORANT & PPL IS NOT INTERACTING ENOUGH, so just wait after finish HS & go to London or big city for Uni,
it will better.
Shes study in LONDON, everything is okay, but shes still shock at ALOTS YOUNGFUL PPL, STUDENT & INCLUDE WELL EDUCATION PPL is so ignorance & clueless, very BIAS TO ASIAN.
she dont face racist (as i said shes fluent Englisj & have Brit accents, amd shes half mix Asian vs Brit) but some of her Asian friends (exactly vietnamese friends) facing racist. her bestfriend in highshools friend in Vietnam was study in germany, sweden & us. theyre all facing racist probpems, ppl is UNBELIEVE RUDE & CRAZY MENTAL AGGRESSIVE!! 3 of her highshoops friend after graduation is move move to VN. they saying "ppl there is ignorant, uneducation, violents & bloody racist". NO, theyre all youngful open-mind & fluent english. so they dont have problem with conversation & adopt cultures.
now, my niece livin in London for 9y. AND SHE SAY IT GETTING WORSE EACH YEARS.
BLOODY RACIST & VIOLENT ATTACK EVERYWHERE!! homeless, druggies throwing shit & attack ppl. THE RIDICOUSLY IS THEY HAVE MORE FREEDOM & BENEFITS & PROTECT BY GORVERMENT THAN LAW ABIDING WORKER PPL.
not including millions immigrants get accept so easy & get all benefit. while high skills & education immigrants CANT GET PR.
there are welfare queen who give birth to 8 kids, both wife & husband never working since theyre teenage till now. theyre never working any job for entire their life, only stay at home & give birth, lychyn from social welfare - pay by taxpayers. they have house, benefits & social workers help them take care kids.
shes plan to move back to Vietnam or Sing in next years.
all of her friends saying UK/US is fails & fails already.
fails system falling so fast si bad. it was GREAT DREAM LAND OF opportunity. But it was long time ago, not now
Because US/UK GORVEMENT CREATING MORE DUMB LAWS TO PROTECT & SUPPORT HELP DRUGGIES, THUGS, CRIMINALS & LAZY AGGRESSIVE PERSON!!
And theyâre creating more laws systems to squeezing law abiding ordinary people!!
UNBALANCE & UNFAIR LAW SYSTEMS IS HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR WHOLE COUNTRY DOWN.
Sheâs saying in decades laters, UK (at least big cities as London) will be flooding by druggies homeless & druggies thugs. Because UK Gorvement & ppl not seeing drugs as problems, big issues. Theyâre very open & softly on drugs -> it creating more younhful teenage & young adult & many families affected by drugs.
âItâs not about you. Itâs about me.â Wisest words ever!
"Why you so like that". Just from this, you have my like and subscribe haha
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Agree, your Singlish getting better liao, well done Max
Nice to hear different perspective from an expat. Sometimes we locals look too much outwards that we donât give our country the credit it deserves. Thanks for sharing!
Your country is amazing!
You need to travel more. Been to Eu, Other Asian countries and even Middle East. For whatever reason, I always felt that Singapore is better.
Places like EU, Japan, etc may be exciting and cool but if you really were to LIVE in the country, it will be very much more different.
@@fez877 100% true! I love France, Japan, but wouldn't live there long term
@@fez877 Europe and Japan are better places than Shitty Poor
@@MaxChernov have you been to Portugal?my great grandfather stays there but he's not around anymore
Thank you for helping us to see Singapore from a different perspective.
you are the real MVP for providing a summary of the video in your description!
Always refreshing to hear views, both good n bad, of our lovely country from expats. After all thereâs no perfect country! Love your videos! Keep them coming! Would love to see videos introducing our local food n maybe a day in your life ?
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I love Singapore. Coming from a cold country with 4 seasons I love how in Singapore is so regular 7am sunrise 7pm sundown. When I brought my kids back to Canada it didnt get dark till 9pm⊠means my me time canât start until 1am đ
Perpetual summer, hot and humidđ€
Singapore is safe n full of fun .
I have been to Europe but good for short vacation.
To live there ,is a no no.
I always missed Singapore when i m abroad.đđđ
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âWhy you so like that!!!â đ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł
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You are so funny and your points are well thought out. Thanks for sharing this post!
Love your honesty and video! Born and raised in hot tropical weather makes me enjoy winter more after migrating from Singapore. We moved for the weather and the heat just drains your energy away. The snow, the outdoors can't be compared. I guess it depends on individual. To each his own đ
for me, the cold is draining too.
As Singaporean, I welcome you..... I always believe that, is better you fight besides us, or rather you fight against us. We need diverse talents to make this little 'Red Dot" shine
thank you Victor always love the best of Singapore..
@@iawarenow658 U r welcome.... we are not perfect, we just need to try to make it a better place for all
Thanks for your advice & very practical!
_Iâm living in Paris, France now for almost 3 years and I am thinking of moving to Singapore. So Iâm gonna be watching your video.
I really enjoy your videos. Real n funny. So glad u are enjoying your time here.
This video just happened to pop up on my feed and Iâm enjoying it⊠so yes, I subscribed LIAOâŠđ
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"why you so like that" got me subscribed. you are too good of a storyteller man! âš
Singapore is a good place for living whereas Europe is a good place for travel. Every country has unique things to offer, it depends on what you prefer. If you've travelled enough to compare, SG is truly the best place to live in.
True!
Singapore is also great to travel by plane around this region
Every country has its pros and cons but ultimately, no place like home where you feel belong and be who you are.
Nicely done! Cheers!
hey @Max I just relocated from Dublin to Singapore as well - this video is really motivating !
Congrats mate! I did the same :)
Humour is on point! Damn straight.
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Liked and subscribed! Glad you like Singapore :) It's uncanny because most of my Singaporean friends think the world about Europe đ We always want what we don't have
It's normal. Singaporeans are sheltered long enough. They know what they have to lose to gain.
Thanks for sharing. Your video is really informative and humorous!đâ€
Glad you enjoyed it!
You earned a like from me as many Singaporeans are not aware the high income tax rate in European Countries, most only said they provide free education and healthcare. Transport fare in EC also quite expensive.
Dude, u are funny as heck! So I subbed! đ€Ł
I am glad to chance upon your videos. Thank you for your kind words about Singapore. Welcome. -- Singaporean Jesselyn
Have followed a number of your videos and they are refreshing and you are honest with your views. Hope, I am not late, and you got me. Subscribed!!
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Wahahaha ok la i subscribe đ Glad you guys enjoy your time here
Thanks for the laughter, you are really fun! đ€Ł
Ok donât say donât have. I liked n subscribed too. Smart move to get likes and subscription! Btw Iâm a Singaporean living in Netherlands cos of a Dutch husband. He knew me from day one whenever I compare our countries-salaries, weather, food etc that he will say âSingapore number 1!â đ€Łâïž
No youre not singaporean Alice. You are dutch
Looking to move in Singapour this year, i'm part of the fitness industry.It was very helpful brother.
I really enjoy your video. Keep up the good work.well spoken English.
Ok, your KTV joke clinched it. I subscribed. LOL!
Haha thanks !
very power singlish mate!
Powderful more like it.
Max, I like your videos.
You are an upright and genuine
person.
Love that Singlish humour! Ive liked and subscribed liao. Glad you are having a great time on this Little Red Dot.
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Great video Bro! Better than most Netflix shows! Subscribed.
I also think Singaporeans are generally quite welcoming of expats, to the extent of being deferential, as long as expats are well mannered.
True! It feels very natural here for an expat!
Thanks bro
Damn it! You are really good! I seldom subscribe to the videos I watched, but your tactic is good! Okay I subscribed. And here is my âhiâ and âbyeâ. Looking forward to your next video.
Thanks bro đđ€
Welcome and thank you for choosing to reside in Singapore.
Having lived in both worlds, I have to concur, agree, support. đđđ€
I love your videos!
LOL! I subscribed Liao! Ya funny đ€Ș
By far the best call to sub to your channel :)
Welcome home to Singapore !
Ok lah⊠Max âŠ.. I oradi LIKED đ AND Subscribed âŒïž
Thanks for sharing bits about your family .. keep up the nice and humorous style đđđ âŠ.. STEADY LAH đȘ
I love how you use "last time" hahahaha
Ok..ok...I had just clicked on the subscription đ
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@Max Chernov Absolutely stunning channel, full of challenges, information and amazing ideas! Subscribed!!!! Thank you for everything you do for us!
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It's definitely very very cold out there
Wow wow congrats đ sir..and god blessed you always and your family.
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Alright. Subscribed đ
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Thank you for liking us and contributing to our society.
We are not perfet t,but we are trying to improve as much as possible.
Too bad,weather is not one we can control lol.
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Singapore is great .. only hot đ these few months đą. Thank you for being here best wishes to U & family đ
We have lots of Sun here! So much energy from it. But I love my aircon too :)
I am literally in Ireland watching your videos thinking about moving to Singapore :D cheers from Galway !
Ok lah, I subscribed liao just because tbis video is funny and a different perspective from a foreigner about ny country..LOL
I'm a shorts and T shirt/tank top guy....so I really hate the very cold, snow/snowstorms and very long winters here in Canada. It is such a pain to keep bundling up everytime you need to go out during winter, shovelling snow, scraping off ice from windshields, and possibly slipping on ice and breaking a bone. And likewise, I pay 45% in personal income taxes here in Canada!
I feel your pain, bro!
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Nice information
I subscribed coz u r funny!! đ€Ł
Last time, I already subscribed Liao. And this time will continue click on like. Ok bye bye⊠bye! đđ»
Thanks for sharing! I love travelling for cultural experiences and to countries with cold weather to escape the heat but after a week, I will be missing our local food and warm weather terribly. That's when I know SG will always be my home. Oh btw, liked and subscribed! Have you applied for PR/citizenship?? haha!
Haha not yet!
I subscribed liao!!!
Your video is so funny. :), subscribed liao.
i believe you. warm over cold for me.đ
i like the title and information you shared * liked video*
oh you are so funny too *subscribed*
Liked your humour so I subscribed. Welcome home.
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3:40 haha.. there used to be a local song here called Why You So Like That?? In the 80s I believe
Composed and sung by the late Siva Choy.
@@jaym6870 I had the cassette tape back then
I also work for a tech company in Dublin and the work environment here is way too relaxed for me! Iâm originally from Brazil but here things are way relaxed
Even more relaxed than Brazil! đ
@@MaxChernov thatâs true. I also feel so bored here in Europe ahah but Dublin itâs a nice city to live for awhile .
Max thatâs interesting!! Just fyi Religion and races are sensitive topics in Singapore and we respect all language, race and religion, so itâs likely not very encouraged to have satirical jokes about religion and races here.. I like how u appreciate Singapore, being a local here haha, cheers!
Ok I subscribed to you to support . Welcome to Singapore:)
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I got my bike stolen here before... It's pretty common under HDB void decks.
ok...my family is pretty lucky then, no bikes being stolen b4!
Would be interesting if you were to do a video on Ireland. Never been there. what to look out for etc.
Has he done one ?
Welcome to the island , although we are abit tight on space but optimistic people generate happy environment . Just stay longer and be pernament residence you will enjoy more benefits which will lighten both the load of your family and your business
Thanks bro đđ€ Feels very welcoming!
Most Singaporeans I know think "a lot" and "a bit" are one word.
Work live balance in SG isnt that bad. I worked in London before and it was hell.
Every time I watch videos from you always hear you complaining, tired of listening to it and subscribed today. It definitely worked lol! Keep it up!
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Hi Max,
I welcome you to our tiny island Singapore and click like and subscribe to your channel. Looking forward to see more of your vlog. Please stay safe and happy all the way YES!!!!!!đđđđđđđ
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The thumbnail is just perfection
Haha thanks
Mate I when reach 3:49, i press like and subscrible. Cheers...
đWe support u đgood job n Blessing đ đ
I just subscribed to your channel and I want to work and live in Singapore. Can you suggest to me what's the fast way to get a job in Singapore?
Thanks for liking Singapore đžđŹ
Would like to see some of your favourite local food in Singapore
I loved your video. Especially your Singlish.
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Well said and concensus.
Congrats, you got into my recommendation
Yaaaaay!
HAHAHAHA this shit is good! Subbed. Btw I would love to visit Ireland some day though. Welcome to SG!
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Haha! You are so funny!
I subscribed liao! Hope to meet you in person in the future if you do have a meet and greet!
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Hope to see you in singapore
I hope too!đ€đŒ
Great stuff! I did want to ask about your opinion on healthcare though. Singapotr definitely doesn't have cheap healthcare compared to the EU though, although you're somewhat compelled to buy insurance. How do you reconcile that (especially when you're older), might that be a reason to leave or you'll save up for medical expenses? Genuinely curious as my European in laws do find that to be a barrier, quite understandably!
Really varies from country to country. For example if you are a French citizen, healthcare would be free for you and itâs quite good.
In some countries healthcare is crap.
I would say that in most of the cases to have great healthcare you have to buy insurance.
@@MaxChernovThanks, might I understand this to mean it won't be a motivating factor for you to leave? To be honest, my husband's family is in the Netherlands and they've always been touted to have a good system, but what it seems to do is to fit the needs of the population sufficiently, but probably it doesn't have the best care, even if you can afford it. I learnt that when we had issues over the weekend or late night and you just had to go with the avaliable doctor and not the one you're familiar with. It would be inconceivable here that my ob gyn who I see everytime for my monthly checkups, would not be the same person when I was giving birth to my child. But that's how it would have been there. Hahaha just different expectations. Anyway, thanks for reading and responding! Keep up the great work!
@@Princess_Pearyou are all over the place. Needing a doctor over the weekend sounds like an emergency situation. Singaporeans also are told to be just go to the KK emergency department on weekends or late nights. Thatâs different from the doctor that will eventually deliver.
U r hilarious đđđđ WELCOME to SINGAPORE đđđđ
What kind of Visa though? and how did you mange it?
You guilt trip me into subscribing.. but I'm glad you did. Your video is short and entertaining, so why not. I liked it too okaay...
Please donât feel bad about it! âșïž
Welcome to Singapore~
Subbed to your channel a few weeks ago. I'm Catholic, so please fire away any jokes regarding us. Love your videos and keep up with the content. Glad you are enjoying your stay in Singapore.
Hahaha thank you âșïž
1:48 "You need only T-shirt and slippers." Good one. Because now everyone WFH so no need pants. Your videos are absolutely hilarious by the way, your singlish power lah. Have liked and subscribed!!
Hahaha nice one about pants lah!
@@MaxChernov Your singlish On Point.đ
Singapore is a good hub to travel around Asia. And even to visit Europe and the Americas is so convenient.
The KTV bit got me đđđ. Liked and subscribed! Oh, best stay away from talking about religion