In Canada, the ladies protested about HST exigible on sanitary pads, and recently, the government has amended the list of items exempt from HST.
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In Canada, the ladies protested about HST exigible on sanitary pads, and recently, the government has amended the list of items exempt from HST.
Good Morn Charlie.
It has to be so. I didn't choose to have a montly Pang. It is naturally endowed on us, for good, bad or worse.
Levying GST on such items is a crime. What does IRAS expect us to do during our monthly Pang? Use a cheaper alternative like stuffing toilet paper into our undies?
Men who make tax levying decisions like this in IRAS should be shot in their heads.
PS: Oh my god, while typing this reply, I am disgusted by what I see in the train! Will post later. Yucks!
During my several visits to Singapore, I noticed that many or more of the items at supermarkets there are more expensive than Toronto, even after accounting for the currency difference.
Haagen Daz ice cream in Singapore is exorbitant.
There are several tropical food items that are cheaper in Singapore than Toronto.
A short list of staples in Toronto, all of which may not be cheaper than Singapore:
1. a bag of 4 litres of 2% partly skimmed milk, Cdn$4, but we prefer micro filtered milk which can be $4 to $6 for 4 litres
2. eggs, large, $2.50 to $4.50 a dozen depending whether or not it is on sale
3. bread, whole wheat, $2.50 to $4 for a 675 gm loaf, or freshly baked light rye bread $4 for 900 gm loaf
4. cereals, say Kelloggs corn flakes, $4 for 650 gm box, many other cereals when on sale (different supermarkets have different cereals on sale, so it is easy to buy it on sale to stock up) is much cheaper than Singapore
5. butter, unsalted, $3 to $4 for 454 gm
6. coffee, Nescafe instant, 200 gm $4, a cup of coffee at Starbucks is about $2 or a small cup of artisan coffee at St. Lawrence Market is $1
7. fresh vegeatables is much cheaper during the summer months, but may be close to prices in Singapore during the winter months
8. salmon fillet, fresh, $6 to $14 a pound
9. salmon, fresh smoked $29 to $35 a pound
10. chicken breast, skinless and boneless, $6 to $12 a pound
11. steak, striploin, Angus, AAA, $10 to $20 a pound
12. lamb loin chops, NZ, fresh, $8 to $15 a pound
13. lamb boneless leg, NZ fresh, $8 to $12 a pound
14. potatoes, Yukon Gold yellow flesh, 10 pound bag, $2 to $4
15. rice, Thai fragrant, 8kg bag, $12 to $15 (we may use a cup a week)
16. pasta, dry, 900 gm package, $1 when it is on sale, otherwise about $2, pasta from Italy, $1 to $2 for 500gm
17. pasta sauce, 700 ml, $1 to $3
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Haagen Daz ice cream in Singapore is exorbitant.
There are several tropical food items that are cheaper in Singapore than Toronto.
A short list of staples in Toronto, all of which may not be cheaper than Singapore:
1. a bag of 4 litres of 2% partly skimmed milk, Cdn$4, but we prefer micro filtered milk which can be $4 to $6 for 4 litres
2. eggs, large, $2.50 to $4.50 a dozen depending whether or not it is on sale
3. bread, whole wheat, $2.50 to $4 for a 675 gm loaf, or freshly baked light rye bread $4 for 900 gm loaf
4. cereals, say Kelloggs corn flakes, $4 for 650 gm box, many other cereals when on sale (different supermarkets have different cereals on sale, so it is easy to buy it on sale to stock up) is much cheaper than Singapore
5. butter, unsalted, $3 to $4 for 454 gm
6. coffee, Nescafe instant, 200 gm $4, a cup of coffee at Starbucks is about $2 or a small cup of artisan coffee at St. Lawrence Market is $1
7. fresh vegeatables is much cheaper during the summer months, but may be close to prices in Singapore during the winter months
8. salmon fillet, fresh, $6 to $14 a pound
9. salmon, fresh smoked $29 to $35 a pound
10. chicken breast, skinless and boneless, $6 to $12 a pound
11. steak, striploin, Angus, AAA, $10 to $20 a pound
12. lamb loin chops, NZ, fresh, $8 to $15 a pound
13. lamb boneless leg, NZ fresh, $8 to $12 a pound
14. potatoes, Yukon Gold yellow flesh, 10 pound bag, $2 to $4
15. rice, Thai fragrant, 8kg bag, $12 to $15 (we may use a cup a week)
16. pasta, dry, 900 gm package, $1 when it is on sale, otherwise about $2, pasta from Italy, $1 to $2 for 500gm
17. pasta sauce, 700 ml, $1 to $3
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Charlie, this is interesting. Though quality-wise, it is really difficult to compare. For instance, the eggs in Singapore are probably slightly cheaper say from $1.90 onwards. I usually helped my mum to buy from NEX. Average ones for 10 in the $2.50 range.
However, I cannot help but realise that eggs in Singapore whether it is $1.90 or $2.50 range are inferior in quality to the ones I have for breakfast during my business trips, whether in Dubai, London or Tokyo.
I am no eggs expert, but their eggs seems to be larger, a bigger yolk which is very fresh looking in colour and having a decent yolk height. The one I get in supermarkets here in Singapore even those in the $3 range have a dull yolk colour, averagely sized yolk and the yolk height is not "tall" enough.
I will try to use your list to make some comparisons when I next visit the supermarkets! Thanks.
PS : On butter, SCS butter is extremely expensive in Singapore. I do bake butter cakes. SCS Butter pricing for 250g is almost 4 to 5 dollars here (if I remember correctly).
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Charlie, this is interesting. Though quality-wise, it is really difficult to compare. For instance, the eggs in Singapore are probably slightly cheaper say from $1.90 onwards. I usually helped my mum to buy from NEX. Average ones for 10 in the $2.50 range.
However, I cannot help but realise that eggs in Singapore whether it is $1.90 or $2.50 range are inferior in quality to the ones I have for breakfast during my business trips, whether in Dubai, London or Tokyo.
I am no eggs expert, but their eggs seems to be larger, a bigger yolk which is very fresh looking in colour and having a decent yolk height. The one I get in supermarkets here in Singapore even those in the $3 range have a dull yolk colour, averagely sized yolk and the yolk height is not "tall" enough.
I will try to use your list to make some comparisons when I next visit the supermarkets! Thanks.
PS : On butter, SCS butter is extremely expensive in Singapore. I do bake butter cakes. SCS Butter pricing for 250g is almost 4 to 5 dollars here (if I remember correctly).
Regarding eggs, fresh eggs have a higher or taller round dome, whereas if the yolk is flat, it means the eggs are not fresh.
As for the colour of the yolks, I believe that "regular" eggs from hens have a less orangey colour than "omega 3 eggs", because hens are fed a mix blended with flax seeds to produce eggs with omega 3 in it.
Omega 3 eggs in Toronto are $4 to $5.50 a dozen.
edited to add "fed" a mix blended with flax seeds
http://authoritynutrition.com/pastured-vs-omega-3-vs-conventional-eggs/
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How does NTUC started its business way back in the early 1970
its started SMMWU Co-operative, as workers join in as Union members
NTUC got more and more money from membership, paid by stinkie workers
there must million workers multiply by the $9.00 member ship fee monthly!
Can you image the the sum annually NTUC collected from different brand of Union??? with this money NTUC started with Toa Payoh Central price were reasonable back than...than NTUC asked consumers to join in as members, so that rebate! will be given annually!! Fcukard consumers were hook wink!
I would rather shop @ supermart with no frills, you saved a lot!! So a lot of consumer were fool by NTUC ploy and marketing strategy!
Take for instance Monday Pioneer 3% discount and Tuesday Senior 2% discount what's the big deal?? I would rather shop wisely at Giant or Sheng Siong to get cheaper groceries!!
Today NTUC make so much money the keep on opening a few new outlets
every month!! All due to the stupidity of Stinkaporean uncle and aunties.
And being ignorant!! NTUC are no longer cheaper or reasonably priced!
There are 3 type of NTUC!
1. NTUC at HDB Heartland compete with Papa and mama shop!
2. NTUC Extra! Compete with Sheng Siong and Giant!
3. NTUC Finest! compete with Cold Storage, product are more expensive than other outlet!
Hello Kuai
I agree. Giant has more variety of goods as well. NTUC doesn't sell Bulan pork. Giant has a good range of Bulan pork.
That's interesting Charlie. I think I shall hunt for the Omega 3 eggs this weekend and make Ham and Eggs Breakfast.
That's interesting Charlie. I think I shall hunt for the Omega 3 eggs this weekend and make Ham and Eggs Breakfast.
If you happen to be in Toronto, Omega 3 eggs are easily available.
A few weeks ago, Sobey's Freshco had it on sale, 18 Omega 3 eggs for $3.60, otherwise it is regularly at about $5.00
At the St. Lawrence market, on Saturday morning, farm fresh eggs (large, from Thursday or Friday) is about $4.75 a dozen.
Oh Charlie, you are teasing me
I have never been to States nor Canada. Not even been to South America too. I am not sure if I can take such long flights, haha.
Europe, Middle East, and all of Asia, I have been.
I had a previous job opportunity to work in New York, but turned it down due to personal reasons. With hindsight, I should have packed up and gone. My career would have been on a much better footing than now.
Oh Charlie, you are teasing me
I have never been to States nor Canada. Not even been to South America too. I am not sure if I can take such long flights, haha.
Europe, Middle East, and all of Asia, I have been.
I had a previous job opportunity to work in New York, but turned it down due to personal reasons. With hindsight, I should have packed up and gone. My career would have been on a much better footing than now.
In your profession, I believe that working with a reputable firm may provide you with a broader perspective and a variety of assignments.
I agree with you re: long flights are boring and tiring, in addition to the jet lag.
Singapore to Europe is about 10 to 12 hours, whereas Singapore to NYC or Toronto is about 20 hours, depending on transit and layover,
such as SIN / HKG / YYZ or SIN / TPE / YYZ can be 20 to 23 hours.
Not too late to seize the opportunity if there is one in the future to work in NYC.
Good night to you, and perhaps, you are with your "man"
Haha Charlie, you are cheeky tonight.
I am alone at his place tonight as he has some social entertainment and not back yet, hence I am on the net, reading and examining some asian recipes.
I am also searching on the differences between Japanese grading vs American grading vs Aussie grading of Wagyu.
I am a sucker for beef. Tasted Japanse Grade A5 Wagyu and never look back.
Have a good lunch Charlie.
Haha Charlie, you are cheeky tonight.
I am alone at his place tonight as he has some social entertainment and not back yet, hence I am on the net, reading and examining some asian recipes.
I am also searching on the differences between Japanese grading vs American grading vs Aussie grading of Wagyu.
I am a sucker for beef. Tasted Japanse Grade A5 Wagyu and never look back.
Have a good lunch Charlie.
A good bbq steak, with a glass of red wine once or twice a month will be great.
Wagyu beef steak appears to be very expensive.
Just before Christmas, one of the big grocery store chains, had Omega 3 eggs on sale, $2.45 a dozen.
Claire, did you manage to find Omega 3 eggs in Singapore?
Recently, cauliflower has been very expensive, at $6 to $8 a head (may be due to the drought in California), whereas in the summer, it was about $2 to $3 for a much larger head (and grown in Ontario), red bell peppers is $4 a pound (in the summer it was $1 a pound and just before autumn about $1.50 to $2 a pound) and broccoli is also much more expensive, at $3 to $4 a bunch.
Whereas several staples were relatively cheaper:
cereals at $2 for a 400 gm or 525 gm box
boneless lamb leg $6 to $7 a pound
carrots, 10 pound bag at $2 to $3
onions, 10 pound bag at $2
red grapefruit, 3 for $1 (usually 3 or 4 for $2)
Thai fragrant rice, 8kg bag $10
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