Tag Archives: cost of living

Singapore is ranked 27th in the World Happiness Report. Did the report interview average Singaporeans?

Meanwhile, Singaporeans are still paying more. If other countries can do it, why can't we? Why can't the government follow NZ and spare a thought for citizens?

Singapore Department of Statistics said that the lowest income are least affected by rising prices in 2021. This is what the Straits Times article said: “The lowest income group saw the smallest increase in inflation rates as the increase in car and petrol prices had less of an impact on them.” – Straits …

When do we decide if enough is enough? How can we show them that they should be serving Singaporeans and not themselves?

Our loyal reader Justin shares his views on Budget 2021 and what it entails.

A reader informed that Snip Avenue has increased the prices of its haircut services. A usual hair cut previously cost $3.80, but it appears haircuts are now priced at $6.80. Other Snip Avenue branches had reportedly followed suit and upped their pricing to $6.80. However, our reader questioned the rationale for this price increase. If COVID-19 is used to justify price increases for other businesses, there is concern this may start a trend of consumers bearing more costs in these hard times.

The party, led by former PAP MP and veteran politician, Dr Tan Cheng Bock, have released a few posters on its social media channels that points the way the party is focusing on for the elections. Singapore can expect the PSP to focus on issues like the cost of living, education and the affordability of healthcare and retirement during their campaigning for the elections.

A financial planner has listed down a fairly comprehensive list of everyday or monthly items Singaporeans tend to spend on... but unwittingly exposes the high cost of living in a city like Singapore.

Singapore's cost of living has fallen for expatriates living here, says a report by ECA International. According to the report, Singapore now ranks 24th in the list of locations most expensive for expats, as compared to 18th last year. This is the first time Singapore has fallen out of the 20 top ranking position.

The govt only cares about profits and more profits..... it is the dollars game. Why would they bother about cost of living when ministers all earn millions? Besides, none of the govt ministers and MPs live in any HDB flat, for that matter. They will never understand the peoples' problems like cost of living.