How much does it cost to raise a child in Singapore?

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It really depends, for babies you might be saving a sum if u are breastfeeding and using napkins or reusable diapers. Then after it depends what schools(govt or private), any enrichment. What other misc activities? Then the list goes on, as they gets older. Tuition, swimming, violin, piano, arts, ballet etc. Some parents even send their kids for prep class before pri sch to prep for it. And also if are you letting them wear branded, or just any nice clothes that u can grab(for me i get my clothes from taobao, i got all carters zara ralphlauren at first but i got over it, its really not a need cos they age out fast). Oh then u get the diaper bags, some parents are jujube fans its like a premium in diaper bags. Or even stokke/quinny stroller at $1k, u can get a wonderful maclaren/combi at $300+ too(sorry that im a cheapo, i got my 2nd maclaren for $50 but it was as good as new) Some get WC Tulas which can cost over a thousand, well u could also get a tula at $200+ right? Why go gaga over the prints. But then again no offence to Tula fans. Its just like a hobby to some mummies. I am on formula milk, i spend about $400-500 monthly as of now(son is coming 1 yr old). My take is, no matter how much u can afford. Its always possible to raise a child.

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