One shared that, unlike before, “Now it seems like 50 bucks doesn’t do much.”
A Singaporean’s query on social media about whether it’s worth buying groceries from Johor Bahru prompted netizens to share the benefits of crossing the border for bulk purchases to manage the rising living costs in Singapore.
According to him, going once every two months for household products, tidbits, UHT milk, and canned food only costs him RM1,000 instead of S$420 in Singapore.One commenter said, “I stay in Tampines and drive to JB once every three months. I spend about S$250 for groceries and petrol. It lasts me about three months before I do another run.”Comparing it to Singapore, she noted, “In Singapore, I spend about S$120-S$140 per month on groceries.
However, some Singaporeans expressed reservations, citing the time-consuming nature of border crossings and traffic jams. “Buying from online platforms during sales is enough and comparable. They deliver to your doorstep at lower prices. Why cross over to Malaysia?
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