Singapore is ranked 27th in the World Happiness Report. Did the report interview average Singaporeans?
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New Zealand Cuts Fuel Tax, Transport Fares To Help Citizens Cope. What About Singapore?
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?
Read More »SMLJ?! Government Says Low Income Least Affected By Rising Costs Because They Don’t Drive Cars
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 …
Read More »It’s Just Raising Kopi Price By 10 Cents! What Do PAP Understand?
When do we decide if enough is enough? How can we show them that they should be serving Singaporeans and not themselves?
Read More »Budget 2021, Relief Or Tension On Our Wallets?
Our loyal reader Justin shares his views on Budget 2021 and what it entails.
Read More »Snip Avenue Raises Cost Of Haircut
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.
Read More »PSP Focus On Cost of Living, Healthcare, And Education, Every Singaporeans’ Current Complaints
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.
Read More »THIS LIST OF PRICES FOR EVERYDAY ITEMS IN S’PORE SHOWS WHY SG IS WORLD’S MOST EXP CITY
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.
Read More »SINGAPORE NOW CHEAPER FOR FTS DUE TO WEAKENING S’PORE DOLLAR
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.
Read More »REJUVENATE TOA PAYOH TOWN? EXPECT INCREASE IN COST OF LIVING
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.
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