Cutting Cost of Living

The cost of living in Singapore is raising.. Recently the utility bill just increase.. Here are some of my ways to cut cost..

1. Switch off all electrical appliances socket if not using...
2. Use energy saving bulb or tube.
3. Only switch on the light in the room you are occupying..
4. Use a shallow basin for washing dishes, instead of washing dishes under running water.
5. While showering, turn off the tap when, applying soap.
6. Use soap instead of shower gel.
7. When storing food, divide them in to portions and place into small container.
8. Walk or cycle to and from MRT station to home (good exercise also).
9. Buy house brand when shopping for groceries.
10. Try not to spend over $5 per meal, if eating at hawker centers or food court. There are stil some stalls that sell food from S$2.00
11. Only dine at mid range restaruants on special occasion only.
12. Cook more portion for dinner so that can pack for lunch the next day.
13. Take cab only when really really neccessary. (leave home early..and be puncture)
14. Bring own bottle of water when going out (Can refill at water cooler).
15. If possible grow your own herbs (which my wife is try to do so).
16. When dine in Mc Donald, bring home extra packet chillies and ketchap (no need be ashamed de), some sugar and cream pack also...
17. Do not use credit card when shopping (unless got rebates).
18. Cut hair at QB or EC House (S$10 per cut), they are able to cut the latest style for you.
19. Keep hair short (use less shampoo)


Well the list goes.. but some might think i kiasu and some might think i kiasi... but when the cost of living is high, you got no choise but to tighted my belt... When surviving is at stake, what is lossing face?