hi but what countries are u talking about?
You know when ppl say quality of life is better outside sg they usually mean a western country like aus for eg. Ppl will simply assume a place like say indonesia, thailand etc have lower quality of life. Is this true?
I am getting sick and tired of ppl saying sg is so clean so green when it's all just well packaged lies and even if it's clean the ppl are suffering etc.
You mentioned you are unemployed. This means you don't have a job in another country. Therefore i would summaise you are living on your savings. How long have you been living out of sg? You give me the impression you have been staying in thailand for yrs so how did you manage to stretch your dollar?
The quality of life means the optimal point between costs and standard of living. Whatever Singapore can offer, Thailand can offer but at a fraction of the costs. You get clean water, MRT [without the squeeze], broadband Internet, 5-star hotels and 6-star shopping malls in Bangkok.
For the financially better off ones, Australia and New Zealand will be ideal. But I know I can't afford the 3 meals per day in these two countries when I'm without a job for an extended time. So it's not an option for me at this point of time.
Taiwan seems to be a good compromise. There is no language barrier if you speak Mandarin. The costs of living may be 10% higher than Thailand, but the amenities are more accessible compared to Thailand. You will experience winter much like Australia and New Zealand, but it hardly goes below 10 degrees [Celsius]. There are hot springs all over the island, easily accessible via public transport.
How do I stretch my dollar ?
The moment you leave Singapore you're already stretching your dollar. And when you're overseas, don't go for imported cars. Stick to Japanese brands, especially those with assembly plants at the country where you stay. At the moment, I commute via public transport.
In Singapore, an expensive HDB plus an overpriced car will keep you poor for a long time. These two items are by far the two most expensive items you will ever acquire in your life. If you're able to save or stretch your dollar on these two items, half the battle is won. The next battle will be health care expenses, and seriously I've my eyes on Taiwan's health care insurance. It's so cheap that I can afford to go see my dentist once every month, and the service is first class.
And there is one thing about Taiwan that I feel Singaporeans will have one big advantage. If you are able to speak English [less the Singlish accent] and Mandarin [Taiwanese level], the people there will think you are some Super Talent.
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