Man explains why monthly $750 NSF allowance is not enough in today’s economy, Singapore News

He cited an example, saying that the price of a McSpicy — an NSF favourite book out meal — was previously $4.50 and is now about $9.50.

This means that NSFs today can buy fewer burgers, he said, adding that his commander could have bought 106 burgers.

“With $750, you can get a whopping 77 McSpicies,” he said. “Yes, while we are making more money, we have less buying power.”

The video has since garnered over 260 comments, 10,000 likes and 100,000 views.

While several netizens agreed with Sheldon’s take, others disagreed — pointing out that an NSF’s expenses are covered when he is in camp on weekdays.

“It’s an allowance given on top of full sponsorship of living expenses and professional training,” one of them said. “Calling recruits underpaid just by looking at the cash figure ignores the real total cost and value behind national service.”

Another simply said: “$750 is enough if you still stay with your parents.”

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