EPISODE · Jan 9, 2025 · 39 MIN
#762 Marion Müller, the Swiss who loves Singapore
from Plan B · host News Beat
There was a time when Singapore aspired to achieve the "Swiss standard of living", but decades later the tables seem to be turning between Asia and Europe. We speak with Marion Müller, a Swiss native famous for her content about sunny Singapore. Why does she seem to love Singapore so much when so many Singaporeans seem to want out so badly? (03:42) We welcome Marion to the studio! (03:58) Why Marion chose Singapore (04:52) First reason she fell in love with Singapore: Security (06:45) Second reason: The Weather (08:05) Third reason: Cleanliness (10:33) Comparing the cost of living in Singapore vs Switzerland (12:10) Fourth reason: Convenience (13:48) Fifth reason: The Food (17:11) Swiss standard of living (18:06) Is Singapore a boring place? (19:35) Marion’s thoughts on East Coast beach (22:15) Best spots to explore in Singapore as a content creator (23:58) Minimum income needed to live comfortably in SG (26:49) Taxes in Switzerland (28:30) Do Marion’s friends share the same views? (29:43) Work visa challenges (31:16) The benefits of security cameras in Singapore (32:48) Languages and culture in Singapore (36:04) Marion’s top 3 dishes (37:44) One thing she doesn’t love about Singapore (39:39) Follow Marion on socials @swissyinsg
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There was a time when Singapore aspired to achieve the "Swiss standard of living", but decades later the tables seem to be turning between Asia and Europe. We speak with Marion Müller, a Swiss native famous for her content about sunny Singapore. Why does she seem to love Singapore so much when so many Singaporeans seem to want out so badly? (03:42) We welcome Marion to the studio! (03:58) Why Marion chose Singapore (04:52) First reason she fell in love with Singapore: Security (06:45) Second reason: The Weather (08:05) Third reason: Cleanliness (10:33) Comparing the cost of living in Singapore vs Switzerland (12:10) Fourth reason: Convenience (13:48) Fifth reason: The Food (17:11) Swiss standard of living (18:06) Is Singapore a boring place? (19:35) Marion’s thoughts on East Coast beach (22:15) Best spots to explore in Singapore as a content creator (23:58) Minimum income needed to live comfortably in SG (26:49) Taxes in Switzerland (28:30) Do Marion’s friends share the same views? (29:43) Work visa challenges (31:16) The benefits of security cameras in Singapore (32:48) Languages and culture in Singapore (36:04) Marion’s top 3 dishes (37:44) One thing she doesn’t love about Singapore (39:39) Follow Marion on socials @swissyinsg
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