Something like what I shared in another thread about resto/cafe meals I can get for $20 per pax.Let me recall some recent places. Not always delicious:
1. Harry’s often has 1 for 1 or 50%. 2 pax just main course, less than $40.
2. Food for thot at national museum. Fish n chips $18++. Rice bowls maybe $15++?
3. Canton paradise or Paradise dynasty have teatime special on weekdays. 2 pax can eat for less than $40.
4. Paradise group currently have $40 off for $100 voucher. For members. Anyone can join for free. Can feed 4 pax.
5. I have actually just come back from simple lunch at Jumbo Seafood Ion. 3pax, 3 dishes. About $86. Less than $30 per pax.
6. Last week I was also at jumbo ion. 2 pax for about $230. But we had chilli crab. So no choice. Sometimes more than $100 per pax.
7. Tonkatsu ENbiton. Many Sets from $15-25++. Free flow rice and cabbage salad.
8. Ivin’s at Bukit Timah. Acceptable Peranakan style food. 3pax less than $40.
8. Gayatri’s for Indian food. Both veg and non-veg. $20 per pax is enough.
9. yes. Need to go for the 1-for-1 promo if we want our money to stretch. My definition of restos is quite loose. Cafes included. Jumbo also got nice birthday vouchers which I shared about before. Also can use eatigo, the entertainer, and last time Amex card etc.
The root cause is about being content with what you have? This one is really dependent on oneself.I see much discussion on how to make money, passive income, investments etc. But not much on concrete ways to spend less and still enjoy ourselves. Just how to live well on relatively little money. Any secrets or lobangs to share? Preferably not just vague info. Thanks so much.
JB also can share. Some JB places got Singapore pricing. Lousy. Others good and honest.
)Yes. That’s so true. Having a “connection” is fantastic. And that really is a good idea. But only certain types of people can have these connections. I have a friend whose husband is in “venture” capital firm. So go holiday often got special upgrades. Even got wine and wine by govt minister. But I don’t have those connections. And don’t know how to get them. But certainly a good idea if can get.Agree with that. Morgan Housell's Psychology of Money makes the important point that all you need is 'enough'.
Those in IT know that the recurring expenses/maintenance costs are the killer (if you are the client - if you are the vendor they are your cash cow).
Occasional one-off charges are manageable - for example visiting Machu Pichu (or other bucket list tourist destination) once if that is something you are interested in seeing. Maybe have a notional 'bucket' into which you save money until you have enough to go on the trip.
Finally, like I mentioned before, your 'wealth' is not just 'money but linked to your economic capital, social capital, and cultural capital. If you have built up social (& cultural) capital, there are plenty of activities open to you that are often no cost - for example, being invited to parties/dinners/social events.
Even dinners where you go Dutch and pay your share, the fact that you are joining a group (usually someone knows the owner/boss), the dining experience is more 'exclusive' - eg, private dining room, the boss and chef come and chit-chat with you etc. (though I usually lose out because I don't know how to enjoy expensive wine, but I'm always happy to be with good company
No secrets. Just go to JB but they are all over the place.I see much discussion on how to make money, passive income, investments etc. But not much on concrete ways to spend less and still enjoy ourselves. Just how to live well on relatively little money. Any secrets or lobangs to share? Preferably not just vague info. Thanks so much.
Wow. Thanks. I’ve never seen KitKat ice cream before. Must remember to look out for them next time I go JB.Ice cream for you
Yes. True. We must all be careful about the lobangs shared. But mine all genuine. Unless I say I never try before.
It seems yr social circle u are currently enjoying is predominantly within yr friends/ex and present colleagues.Agree with that. Morgan Housell's Psychology of Money makes the important point that all you need is 'enough'.
Those in IT know that the recurring expenses/maintenance costs are the killer (if you are the client - if you are the vendor they are your cash cow).
Occasional one-off charges are manageable - for example visiting Machu Pichu (or other bucket list tourist destination) once if that is something you are interested in seeing. Maybe have a notional 'bucket' into which you save money until you have enough to go on the trip.
Finally, like I mentioned before, your 'wealth' is not just 'money but linked to your economic capital, social capital, and cultural capital. If you have built up social (& cultural) capital, there are plenty of activities open to you that are often no cost - for example, being invited to parties/dinners/social events.
Even dinners where you go Dutch and pay your share, the fact that you are joining a group (usually someone knows the owner/boss), the dining experience is more 'exclusive' - eg, private dining room, the boss and chef come and chit-chat with you etc. (though I usually lose out because I don't know how to enjoy expensive wine, but I'm always happy to be with good company
u stay near JB ar?No secrets. Just go to JB but they are all over the place.
Oyster eggs only RM13 with about 12 pcs oyster. Ytd rate was 3.46
