‘Can S’poreans realistically set aside ‘fun money’ each month?’ — Young man asks what’s even left ‘after paying bills, groceries, transport?’

Nick Karean
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 02:31:50 +0000
Personal Finance, Featured News, Lifestyle, Singapore News, budgeting Singapore, cost of living in Singapore, fun money

SINGAPORE: In a city where even a hawker meal can quietly nudge S$7 and an MRT ride adds up over time, one Singaporean posed the million-dollar question on r/PersonalFinanceSG subreddit: “How much do you actually allow for non-essentials, meals out, hobbies, gadgets, weekend getaways, or spontaneous treats?” His post reflects what many urban dwellers feel …