The catch? Everything must fit into one box. Also, some items such as seafood and cold cuts are off-limits for hygiene reasons.
One takeaway can last two meals for Talking Point viewer Chris Ng, 35. The trick is to be in the area already, he said, to avoid paying for transport to get the food.
4. PLAN YOUR TRANSFERS AND MODE OF TRANSPORT
As for cheaper bus and MRT rides, a bit of planning can help.
Under Singapore’s distance-based fare system, transfers made within 45 minutes from one bus service to another service number or between a bus and the MRT/LRT are treated as a continuous journey, with up to five transfers allowed within two hours.
So, taking the train, then a bus and a train again could count as one journey if there is no re-entry at the train station one had exited.
“To be fair, public transport hasn’t been very expensive,” Chia said. “But … it does take more time, and I do need to plan my route to know which bus and train to take.”
For short distances, bike-sharing can be a more cost-effective travel option. Riding a shared bike from Labrador Park MRT station to Mediacorp in the one-north precinct cost Chia just S$1, cheaper than his usual train fare.
“Why not try something different?” he said.
WATCH PART 2: Steven continues S$20/day budget challenge, while Munah ups her miles game (22:36)
