Cost of living is high

I recently dined at a mid price restaurant. Veggie dishes cost $20+ while meat dishes cost $30+ onwards. Only way to make $50k last is to cook own meals at home, take public transport and stay in public housing. Monthly expenses will accumulate once one own a car, stay in private condo, dine in restaurants. To really make $50k vanish, all one got to do is to woo a Singaporean girl (wine, dine, entertainment, hotel room etc) 💸.