BT Money Hacks: Combatting costs in the world’s costliest city (Ep 178)
Singapore as a global financial hub attracts expatriates from around the world. This drives prices and costs up. Additionally, Singapore has been crowned the costliest city for expats by several surveys. How is everyone dealing with this accolade and those pesky costs? Howie Lim finds out from Christopher Forbes from CMC Invest and Bryan Tay from Lendela.
Synopsis: Every Monday. The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.
Highlights of the conversation:
01:10 Where do extra costs for expatriates come from?
04:55 Increasing compensation package; a self-fulfilling cycle
07:47 How citizens are coping
BT in your inbox
Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox.
12:09 Could the high cost of living force expats out?
---
Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We’ll look into it for future episodes.
---
Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)
With Bryan Tay, country manager, Lendela and Christopher Forbes, head of Singapore, CMC Invest.
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Howie Lim
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday:
Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks
Amazon: bt.sg/mham
Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe
Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN
YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt
Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks
Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.
---
Discover more BT podcast series:
BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt
WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt
PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt
BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM
BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod
BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson
Copyright SPH Media. All rights reserved.
