Singapore startup offering 18k SGD base with stocks In conversation with Careem, how much base would be equivalent for 18k SGD base ? #dubai #singapore
Congrats! CoL is similar in both places. However dubai has no taxes vs 19% tax in Sgp. You can do the math. Also 18k monthly SGP base is very good. Mind sharing your yoe?
13 years. I am unable to calculate the base for dubai as lifestyle would be quite different and expenses. Do you think 3x of singapore is equivalent to dubai AED ? Say 18k SGD equivalent to 54k AED per month. I am just bit confused with numbers
Debatable, but Singapore is probably a better place to live than Dubai. I’m in Singapore. Been to Dubai many times but never lived there. Tech Salaries in Singapore are also rising due to local competition for talent.
just curious what type of role is this ?
Worked at both places and would prefer Dubai. COL is roughly the same but quality of life is better in Dubai. I would hesitate with startups in SG given the overheads here. Unless the startup has some IP that you believe in, would pick Dubai
I’m genuinely curious to know which makes points makes quality of life in Dubai better? Other questions (sorry if they’re too many) 1. Is it a “must” to own a car in Dubai or can you rely exclusively on subway/bus? 2. From a cultural perspective which city is more interesting? 3. Let’s say for Amazon for the same role, are salaries about the same? Thanks!
Dubai is a desert with average 30C heat for most of the year. no spring no autumn. air quality index at dangerous levels. Most of the year you are just in air conditioned room. Racism at the core of everything and extremely divided by money that defines class. Laws are there a facade and far from the ones at a democratic country. No employment benefits and will have to mostly leave the country soon as you quit or get fired. and this just a brief overview. Personally having lived there a few years couldn't wait to leave. Oh food selection was excellent there. I can't argue about that
The above is incorrect. No autumn? Have you been in Dubai between Nov - March ? You maybe stayed in an ‘air conditioned room’ but I’ve been here many years and there is so much to do apart from the summer months of Jun-Aug. No employment benefits ? Dude, who were you working for ? You can now procure silver, freelance, golden visas that allow you to stay here up to 10 years without it being tied to a work visa.
Congrats on the offer, which company's offer is it in Singapore? The equivalent should be 1:1 But I don't think Careem can match it.
It’s a early stage starup so it’s comes with a significant risk. What do u mean by 1:1 ? How should I calculate 18k SGD base salary in AED monthly salary? Do you think x3 makes sense ? 18kSGD equivalent to 54kAED ? Or it should be 2.5x ?
It's 2.7x at the moment and I think it's a reasonable conversion since the cost of living is very similar.