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Honest comparison: working in Singapore vs KL
by Benedict Goh·February 11, 2026
SG: 2-3x salary, brutal cost of living. KL: lower salary, cheaper life, more family time. Moved back from SG after 4 years. No regrets.
by Benedict Goh·February 11, 2026
SG: 2-3x salary, brutal cost of living. KL: lower salary, cheaper life, more family time. Moved back from SG after 4 years. No regrets.
Been in Singapore 7 years. The savings rate difference is real but the lifestyle grind does take a toll eventually.
Malaysian professionals in Singapore still remit home, the KL property and family advantage is a real factor.