TikToker claims S$1,900 a month is enough for survival in Singapore
In a viral video, content creator Jeff Wang said that earning less than S$2K is enough to live in Singapore. Commenters, however, pushed back This article ( TikToker claims S$1,900 a month is enough for survival in Singapore ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
A local TikTok creator has claimed that earning S$1,900 a month is sufficient for survival in Singapore. Many viewers questioned this figure, arguing that it falls short of their basic needs. Jeff Wang (@jeff_wang_jun), the content creator, clarified that his post referred to survival, meaning just the basics without any luxury.
He provided a breakdown of monthly expenses for a single person: S$540 for food (three hawker meals at S$6 per meal), S$122 for transportation (a transport pass for unlimited train and bus rides), S$900 for housing (a single bedroom without an ensuite bathroom, including utilities), S$10 for telecommunications, and S$300 for insurance.
The total came to S$1,872, which he rounded up to S$1,900. Despite the controversy, some viewers agreed with his estimate, stating that it accurately covers their basic needs.
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