So I just got a job offer in Singapore but if I’m trusting my research, I think they have low-balled the salary at SGD5000. The job looks okay, but more importantly it’s an offer that helps me leave a failing economy and struggling financial situation. That’s the catch low: I don’t want to leave one bad financial situation for another.

I have six years of experience in my field, excellent recommendations, and with very specific further qualifications. This job is already a demotion from my current title (I am that eager to leave, yes). My question is: is it possible to rent a studio or small one bedroom flat on this salary in the slightest? That, and would I be living paycheck to paycheck? My research doesn’t seem to be yielding positive results, but I figured it was best to talk to people.

Any help is really appreciated!