67 y/o American Retiree Living Well in Singapore (ON $2,800 A Month!)

Ever wonder how far a modest retirement check really stretches out here in Singapore? In this video I sit down on the porch and lay my whole monthly budget on the table, plain and honest, showing you how I live well on about twenty-eight hundred US dollars a month in one of the greenest, safest cities in the world. I break down rent, food, transport, and those little everyday costs, all in Singapore dollars, so you can see exactly where the money goes and where it surprisingly stretches further than folks back home expect. If you're an American retiree dreaming about a warmer, calmer chapter abroad, this cost-of-living breakdown is for you. I share where I found affordable housing near neighborhoods like Tiong Bahru and the East Coast, why hawker-center meals cost just a few dollars, and how skipping the car (thanks to those spotless MRT trains) frees up a big chunk of the budget. It's honest, encouraging, and grounded in four years of real life here, not guesswork. My hope is that by the end you'll feel that quiet relief of thinking, "You know what, this is actually doable." No panic, no fear tactics, just the smart, relaxed way to plan your move to Singapore with confidence and a smile. 🔔 If this helped, subscribe and ring the bell so we stay in touch — it genuinely means a lot to me here on the porch.