Dear readers, this morning, I went to have my favourite Lor Mee in a Bedok hawker centre and was surprised to find that the price of the Lor Mee has increased from $5 to $5.50 or a 10% increase! I was surprised as $5 for the Lor Mee that I was used to ordering already […]
10% INCREASE IN MY FAVORITE LOR MEE PRICE! Read More »
Dear readers, it was announced today that all Singapore HDB households will get S$300 in Climate vouchers from 15 April 2024. The Climate vouchers will be in digital format and come in a mix of denominations and can be used to purchase more efficient appliances like: Refrigerators Air-conditioners Washing machines Shower fittings LED lights Direct
HOW, WHERE TO CLAIM CLIMATE VOUCHERS FOR HDB HOUSEHOLDS? Read More »
Dear readers, yesterday was a special day, 29 Feb 2024 or also called Leap Day, that comes only once in four years. I was surprised that some merchants had good promotions and discounts on Leap Day as I do not recall the same for the past Leap Day (29 Feb 2020). There was a one-for-one
LEAP DAY PROMOTIONS: A LEAP OF JOY! Read More »
Dear readers, the government has given each Singapore household $500 CDC vouchers with effect from 3 Jan 2024. This $500 tranche of CDC vouchers comprise: As at this time in writing, I have almost used up all the CDC vouchers and should be using up the small remaining amount today for meals. How have I
$500 CDC VOUCHERS: HOW I HAVE USED THEM? Read More »
Dear readers, in my previous post on my thoughts and wishes for Singapore Budget 2024, I have shared how I wish for more CDC vouchers from Singapore Budget 2024 this year. CDC vouchers have been very useful in defraying the high costs of living in one way and I have appreciated these vouchers a lot.
$600 CDC VOUCHERS: BUDGET 2024 WISH COMES TRUE! Read More »
Dear readers, with costs of living going higher, it is no surprise that a cup of coffee, from those toast chains can go as high as $3! Price of a cup of coffee that goes up to $3 a cup was something I noticed from one of a particular chain’s outlet in Orchard Road. In
$3 FOR A CUP OF COFFEE! Read More »
Dear readers, earlier today, I asked readers what your first item that you paid 9% GST would be, given today is the commencement for 9% GST in Singapore. With the first day of Year 2024 almost over, I had my own answer. The first item that I paid 9% GST on, goes to a Biryani
FIRST ITEM I PAID 9% GST ON, REVEALED! Read More »
Dear readers, the Singapore household electricity tariffs (by SP Group) will rise by another 4.1% to 29.89 cents (before GST) per kWh for Jan to Mar 2024. This marks the 4th consecutive rise in electricity tariffs from Apr 23. As recap, Singapore’s household electricity tariff was 27.43 cents (before GST) per kWH for Apr to
HOW TO SAVE 8.6% FOR HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION? Read More »
Dear readers, it was announced that the Singapore Household electricity tariff will increase for 1st quarter next year (2024). Below are details of upcoming, present and recent household electricity tariffs, before GST: Q1 2024: 29.89 cents/kWh Q4 2023: 28.70 cents/kWh Q3 2023: 27.74 cents/kWh Q2 2023: 27.43 cents/kWh Q1 2023: 28.95 cents/kWh As we note
INCREASE IN SINGAPORE HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICITY TARIFF: A DOUBLE IRONY FOR ME! Read More »
Dear readers, as a member of a particular club, I am entitled to purchase vouchers at prices below the voucher value from time to time. For example, I can pay $8 to purchase vouchers of a total $10 value and this to me has always been a good deal until recently. Why is this so?
$8 FOR $10 VOUCHERS: WHY IT IS NO LONGER ATTRACTIVE? Read More »
Dear readers, Christmas is a Season of Giving and for this year, Christmas is a season for Savings for me too. Just before the GST hike from 8% to 9% in less than a week, I already have started buying some items for myself and family. It is pure coincidence: I do not set out
SPEND TO SAVE: THIS IS A SEASON OF SAVINGS TOO! Read More »
Dear readers, GST has been increased to 8% this year, 1% higher than last year. With effect from next year (Year 2024), GST will be increased by another 1% to 9%. To many, the higher GST will translate into higher prices for many items. But there are ways (legit ways) to pay lower prices overall
GST 9% IN YEAR 2024: HOW YOU CAN PAY LOWER PRICES INSTEAD? Read More »
Dear readers, if you are a fan of Wild Wild Wet (like myself), you may wish to visit the theme park by 31 Dec 2023 to save some monies. This is because based on Wild Wild Wet website, there will be a price increase in Wild Wild Wet admission prices with effect from 1 January
VISIT WILD WILD WET BEFORE PRICE INCREASE NEXT YEAR! Read More »
Dear readers, I have just eaten a packet of economical rice bought from a neighbourhood mixed vegetables rice stall. If you have been following my posts, you would have known that recently I have come across rather unjustifiable increase in the price of the economical rice: a $1 increase from $2.90 to $3.90 for typically
SINGAPORE WEATHER AND ECONOMICAL RICE: WHERE IS THE LINK? Read More »
Dear readers, yesterday I was at a hawker centre and ordered two large Murtabaks for dinner. After a long wait, my two Murtabaks were ready and when it came to payment, I was shocked to hear from the stall uncle that the bill was $30! I asked the uncle how the Murtabak could be $15
A REAL LESSON OF A $15 MURTABAK REVEALED! Read More »
Dear readers, amidst the high costs of living, I try to save as much as possible. As the maxim goes: “A penny saved is a penny earned,” hence I am mindful of where I spend my monies on. But I will definitely not become so overly frugal or stingy that I end up missing the
MY GROUSE ABOUT EXPENSIVE ECONOMICAL RICE HAS A PUBLIC AIRING! Read More »
Dear readers, recently I went to my staff canteen for lunch as usual. As I was going through stalls by stalls, looking for affordable but yet filling meal, I finally decided to go for mixed vegetable rice from the other mixed vegetable rice staff that I seldom patronised, simply because the food spread on display
“NO ORDINARY MEAT DISH”? [A COST OF LIVING POST] Read More »
Dear readers, recently I went to a hawker centre on a weekday and was surprised to find to find that there was not much queue at an award winning lor mee, which has also opened a number of outlets around the island. I have had the lor mee from the stall before and the taste
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Dear readers, many people these day are making CPF nominations, So, what should you do if you are approached to be a witness for a CPF nomination? Let us learn what to know as a witness for a CPF nomination via the video below.
CPF NOMINATION: WHAT TO KNOW AS A WITNESS? Read More »
Dear readers, welcome to another blog post on Singapore Inflation watch. This post is a series of posts which I have categorised under “Inflation watch” where I share with readers, the higher cost of living that I have experienced on a day to day basis. For today, let me share the price of roasted chicken.
INFLATION WATCH: ROASTED CHICKEN PRICES Read More »