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Tourists from the United States (US) have recently expressed their surprise for the high price of food at
Singapore
.
They claim that Singapore, which is the city “is not for the poor”.
American content makers, Terry Pernhell, and their partners, mag, one
influencer
The trip from Kenya, visited Singapore after almost two months of adventure in Malaysia and Bali.
On September 11, Pernhell uploaded a video from the Newton Food Center with the caption: “Singapore made me pay US $ 35 (equivalent to Rp582 thousand) for food … even though Malaysia has the same nuances as the price of half. Where do you choose?”
The couple ordered 10 skewers, stir -fried beef, and a large plate of egg fried rice.Their bills reach around S $ 45 or around Rp453 thousand.They admit that the food is quite expensive.
“This food should make me surprised,” said Pernhell when tasting satay.Although he did not fully meet his expectations, he admitted that satay was “delicious” and praised the peanut sauce.”I can’t say the food is ugly,” he concluded, as reported
VN Express
.
Mag added that “Singapore is not for the poor,” while highlighting the high price of one glass of beer.
For travelers who plan to visit, Pernhell also gives advice.”Bring all your money, don’t leave a penny at home,” joked Pernhell.
When asked to choose between Malaysian or Singapore food, he said he would choose the first.
Citizen reaction to viral video
Video Pernell has been watched more than 262,200 times, received 8,000 reactions, and 700 comments as of September 19, which reaped various responses from citizens.
“I am a Singaporean, also never ate in Newton,” wrote a user, who showed that the Hawker Center was indeed known to be expensive because it became a tourist spot.
Other citizens commented, “The price you pay does not represent the entire Singapore. There are many places where you can get the same food much cheaper.”
There are also those who emphasize the context, “You compare developed countries with developing countries. That is unfair.”
Although Singapore is the only city in Southeast Asia that is included in the list
Condé Nast Traveler
As the 10 best culinary cities in the world last year, some tourists indeed voiced concerns about the increase in food costs in this country.
A tourist from China had previously stated that he would not return to Singapore because of high prices and poor food quality, where the comments triggered a variety of online reactions.
(Wiw)
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