What's Trending: Would you move to JB if it actually cost you MORE?

OCT 13, 202617 MIN

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Singaporeans often head to Johor Bahru for cheaper food, groceries and everyday essentials. But what if moving across the Causeway doesn’t actually save you money? On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh discuss the experience of a 37-year-old Singaporean father whose family’s monthly expenses rose by 10 to 20 per cent after relocating to Johor in 2022. So, is moving to JB really about saving money, or getting more out of what you spend? Would you take on the commute and immigration queues for a bigger home and more space, even if your expenses went up? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.