Survey by Singapore Sunday Times on Singaporeans

Singapore Sunday Times did a survey on Singaporeans concern. This would show what are in the mind of Singaporeans in this high inflatiion market.

Q1. What concerns you the most, cost-wise?
23% - Transport
15% - Housing
12% - Health Care
11% - Food
36% - All of the above
3% - None of the above

Q2. How are you coping with the increased cost of living?
30% - Look for cheaper alternatives
19% - Take the bus and MRT more, drive or take taxi less
15% - Eat out less or shop less
14% - Postpone buying big-ticket items
6% - Cut back on holidays
16% - Nothing. Comfortable now.

Q3. Are you planning to buy a new car next year?
14% - Yes
86% - No

Q4. Are you planning to renovate or upgrade your home next year?
20% - Yes
80% - No

Q5. Are you planning to change jobs next year?
31% - Yes
51% - No
18% - Maybe

Q6. Are you planning to increase your holiday expenses next year?
27% - Yes
73% - No

70% expect a pay rise in 2008, with close to half believe that they will get S100 to $300 more, and 23% expect a raise of $300 to $500.