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#762 Marion Müller, the Swiss who loves Singapore

Jan 09, 202540 minEp. 762
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Episode description

There was a time when Singapore aspired to achieve the "Swiss standard of living", but decades later the tables seem to be turning between Asia and Europe. We speak with Marion Müller, a Swiss native famous for her content about sunny Singapore. Why does she seem to love Singapore so much when so many Singaporeans seem to want out so badly?


(03:42) We welcome Marion to the studio!

(03:58) Why Marion chose Singapore

(04:52) First reason she fell in love with Singapore: Security

(06:45) Second reason: The Weather

(08:05) Third reason: Cleanliness

(10:33) Comparing the cost of living in Singapore vs Switzerland

(12:10) Fourth reason: Convenience

(13:48) Fifth reason: The Food

(17:11) Swiss standard of living

(18:06) Is Singapore a boring place?

(19:35) Marion’s thoughts on East Coast beach

(22:15) Best spots to explore in Singapore as a content creator

(23:58) Minimum income needed to live comfortably in SG

(26:49) Taxes in Switzerland

(28:30) Do Marion’s friends share the same views?

(29:43) Work visa challenges

(31:16) The benefits of security cameras in Singapore

(32:48) Languages and culture in Singapore

(36:04) Marion’s top 3 dishes

(37:44) One thing she doesn’t love about Singapore

(39:39) Follow Marion on socials @swissyinsg

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