In this episode, we sit down with a Sri Lankan couple who lived in Singapore for over 6 years, migrated to New Zealand in 2023 — and came back after just two months. They share openly about their experiences, expectations vs reality, and the dealbreakers that made them return to Singapore so quickly.We discuss everything from lifestyle differences, renting struggles, dependent work rights, cost of living, to why life in New Zealand felt very similar to Sri Lanka. The couple also talk about career growth challenges, and how they made the difficult decision to move back.If you’re planning to migrate to New Zealand, or just curious about life in New Zealand compared to Singapore, this conversation will give you honest insights and lessons learned.👉 Topics covered in this podcast:- Why move from Singapore to New Zealand- First impressions of life in NZ- Lifestyle differences & loneliness- Renting a house in NZ vs Singapore- Cost of living in New Zealand- Civil engineering & job opportunities- Dependent’s work rights challenges- Why many migrants are leaving NZ- Do they regret moving?- Making the tough decision to return👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more inspiring stories from around the world!🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms.Host: Nilanga VirajithGuests: Madushanka & Nayomi from @magejeewithe Follow us on:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-borders/id1829070342Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7MaDiIre0WOig196CrcpLX?si=z7FRGocFR_6ZryUbQFSJVATikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.borders.slInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/beyond.borders.slFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/beyondborders.podcast.slFollow Nilanga on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nilanga.virajithFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/nilanga.virajithTwitter - https://x.com/nilangaVLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilangav#magejeewithe #sinhalaVlogs #lifeinsingapore #sinhiladailyvlogs #srilankanvlogs #singapore #sinhilavlog #dailyvlogs #dailyvlogsinhala #sinhala #mydailyvlog #livinginsingapore #singaporejobs #newzealandsinhala #newzealandvlog #sinhalanewzealand #newzealandlifesinhala #beforecomingtonewzealand #newzealandlivingcost #newzealandguidesinhala #nz #sg #mylife #singaporesinhalavlog #singaporesinhalavlog #newzealand #newzealandcarsinhala