Where do extra costs for expatriates come from

Increasing compensation package

How citizens are coping

Could the high cost of living force expats out

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

12:09 Could the high cost of living force expats out?

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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

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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
12:09 Could the high cost of living force expats out?
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Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to <a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">btpodcasts@sph.com.sg</a>. 
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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (<a href="mailto:howielim@sph.com.sg">howielim@sph.com.sg</a>)
With Bryan Tay, country manager, Lendela and Christopher Forbes, head of Singapore, CMC Invest.
Edited by: Howie Lim &amp; 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: <a href="https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks">bt.sg/btmoneyhacks</a>
Amazon: <a href="https://bt.sg/mham">bt.sg/mham</a>
Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://bt.sg/oeXe">bt.sg/oeXe</a> 
Spotify: <a href="https://bt.sg/oeGN">bt.sg/oeGN</a> 
YouTube Music: <a href="https://bt.sg/mhyt/">bt.sg/mhyt</a>
Website: <a href="https://bt.sg/moneyhacks">bt.sg/moneyhacks</a>
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. 
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Discover more BT podcast series:
BT Mark To Market Podcast at: <a href="https://bt.sg/btmark2mkt">bt.sg/btmark2mkt</a> 
WealthBT at: <a href="https://bt.sg/btwealthbt">bt.sg/btwealthbt</a>
PropertyBT at: <a href="https://bt.sg/btpropertybt">bt.sg/btpropertybt</a>
BT Market Focus at: <a href="https://bt.sg/btmktfocus">bt.sg/btmktfocus</a>
BT Podcasts at: <a href="https://bt.sg/pcOM">bt.sg/pcOM</a>
BT Branded Podcasts at: <a href="https://bt.sg/brpod">bt.sg/brpod</a>
BT Lens On: <a href="https://bt.sg/btlenson">bt.sg/btlenson</a>

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.

Podcaster: Howie Lim

Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media.

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.
Podcaster: Howie Lim
Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media.

BT Money Hacks

Every Monday. The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.

Podcaster: Howie Lim

Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

Every Monday. The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.
Podcaster: Howie Lim
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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