This super commuter flies from Bangkok to Singapore every other week: "It gives you a unique perspective"

At 28, Jayden*, a Singapore-born digital product designer, is living the dream many only fantasise about. Every other week, as a super commuter, he hops on a flight to Bangkok, staying for seven to 10 days at a time. While most people settle into routines tied to one city, Jayden has carved out a lifestyle that lets him enjoy the best of both worlds.

“⁠I have always wanted to live overseas and experience having my own space,” he says. “I enjoy the freedom, and … [now is] the best time to do it ... since I have no commitments and burdens,” he tells us.

Life between two cities

Jayden’s dual-city life started eight months ago, but Bangkok was hardly new to him. Having travelled there often in the past, he was already drawn to the city’s vibrant energy. “I have friends from Singapore [who live there too],” he shares. The short flight – just over two hours – makes the frequent commute manageable as well.

His life alternates between two distinct rhythms. In Singapore, Jayden heads to the office, works out at the gym, plays some sports, and spends time with family. In Bangkok, his days are looser and more spontaneous. He often works remotely from cafes scattered across the city and meets friends for dinner or late-night adventures.

Jayden books his flights through Skyscanner, typically two to four weeks in advance. Still, last-minute work obligations sometimes force him to reschedule his flights.

Freedom comes at a price

Earning around S$80,000 a year (roughly S$6,700 a month), Jayden spends about S$500 monthly on flights. His one-bedroom apartment in Bangkok costs 19,000 baht (about S$750) a month. “I spend slightly more for this lifestyle, but it’s worth the experience,” he says. On top of that, Jayden spends about S$1,000 to S$1,300 a month on food at cafes and restaurants both in Bangkok and Singapore. To practise his swing, he drops in at a golf club and pays about S$200 to S$400 in a month, depending on how many games he plays each time. He also sets aside S$200 a month when he travels around the vicinity of Bangkok.

His parents have also been supportive of his choices. Since he lives with them in Singapore, he makes a point to spend time with them whenever he’s home. The only drawback is missing the occasional gathering with friends. “We try to work around all our schedules as much as possible.”

There are also trade-offs in his personal life. “[I have] no regrets but [I] definitely have to put any prospect of a serious relationship or settling down on hold,” he admits.

A life less ordinary

Jayden believes this lifestyle isn’t for everyone. You need to be “self-motivated” and “organised” since “Bangkok can be quite distracting”. Having a “flexible working arrangement” with “hybrid or remote roles” helps. He encourages those “who want to experience having this freedom and space at a similar stage of their lives” to try living abroad. “It gives you a unique perspective that not many will [get to] experience.”

As for the future, Jayden’s plans remain fluid. His Bangkok lease ends in November, and while he doesn’t expect to maintain this arrangement long into 2026, he hasn’t ruled out the possibility of starting fresh somewhere new. He might just pick another country to live in if he lands “a remote job in the future.”

*Name has been changed for confidentiality.