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UN MemberVisa-free · 90 daysPop. 5.7M
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Singapore

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Singapore

Singapore delivers top-tier quality of life—English everywhere, unbeatable food, and purchasing power 15% above global average—at below-average rents for Western expats.

CLIMATE
Singapore River, Singapo…
32°C avg · 2200h sun/yr
CURRENCY
SGD S$
LANGUAGE
English
SAFETY
Very safe
#1 globally · Safety index 78/100
COST OF LIVING
High cost
Cost index 91/100
TIME ZONE
GMT+8
UTC+8

What it's like to live in Singapore

Singapore is a unique city-state located in Southeast Asia, situated at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Despite its small geographical footprint of approximately 728 square kilometers, Singapore is a global powerhouse of economic development...


Cost of living
vs EU Average94% higher than EU average
1-bed apartment, city
S$3,650Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
S$13.00Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
S$4.00Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
S$1.95One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Healthcare

  • Singapore operates a dual healthcare system with both public and private sectors, offering world-class medical facilities and highly skilled professionals.
  • While public healthcare is heavily subsidized for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents through schemes like MediShield Life, foreigners typically pay unsubsidized rates, making private insurance essential.
  • Expats are strongly advised, and in some cases, legally required (e.g., Work Permit/S-Pass holders), to secure comprehensive private health insurance to cover medical costs.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Singapore offers visa-free entry for citizens of over 190 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and most EU nations, allowing short-term tourist or business stays of up to 90 days (varnishes by nationality—check ICA website for specifics). No advance visa is required for these travelers, but all international visitors must submit the free Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) online within three days (including arrival day) before entering via the ICA e-Service or MyICA app. Failure to submit SGAC...

Visa-free entry: 90 days
Digital Nomad Visa: 6 days
Investment visa from .
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Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.