Singapore

Singapore is a gleaming city-state offering world-class infrastructure, exceptional safety, and high quality of life. While costs are higher, the city provides unparalleled efficiency, cleanliness, and a strategic location in Southeast Asia.

89Excellent

Internet

250 Mbps

Monthly Cost

$2,500-$4,000

Safety Score

95/100

Coworking

50 spaces

Asia's modern city-state

Quality Scores

Overall89

Cost of Living55

Internet95

Safety95

Lifestyle90

Highlights

World-class infrastructure
Exceptional safety and cleanliness
Strategic travel location
Excellent public transport
Diverse food culture

Living in Singapore — Your Questions Answered

Budget

SGD 2,500-3,000USD 1,850-2,200

Comfortable

SGD 4,000-5,500USD 3,000-4,100

Luxury

SGD 7,000+USD 5,200+

Budget means HDB room or shared flat with hawker meals, comfortable gets you a small studio and dining out, luxury affords serviced apartments and expat lifestyle.

Studio long-term

SGD 2,000-3,200/moUSD 1,480-2,370/mo

1-bed long-term

SGD 2,800-4,500/moUSD 2,070-3,330/mo

Short-term furnished

SGD 3,500-5,500/moUSD 2,590-4,070/mo

Nomad hub area

Tiong Bahru, Bugis, Chinatown

Rental market is competitive with most landlords requiring two months deposit and proof of income or employment pass.

BESTMRT/Bus monthly

SGD 80-150USD 59-111

Grab ride (5km)

SGD 8-15USD 6-11

Bike share (per trip)

SGD 0.50-1USD 0.37-0.74

Walking

Free (compact city)Free

MRT is world-class, air-conditioned, and connects everything; get an EZ-Link card immediately.

Average speed

250 Mbps

SIM card (monthly data)

SGD 15-35USD 11-26

Cafe WiFi quality

Reliable

Coworking WiFi

300-1000 Mbps

Singapore has some of the world's fastest and most reliable internet with 5G widely available.

Street food meal

SGD 4-7USD 3-5

Local restaurant

SGD 12-20USD 9-15

Western restaurant

SGD 25-45USD 18-33

Coffee

SGD 1.50-6USD 1.10-4.50

Beer

SGD 10-15USD 7.50-11

Weekly groceries

SGD 60-100USD 44-74

Hawker centers offer incredible local food at unbeatable prices while Western dining and alcohol are expensive.

Day pass

SGD 30-50USD 22-37

Monthly membership

SGD 350-650USD 260-480

Best known space

WeWork (multiple locations)

Second space

The Working Capitol

Singapore has world-class coworking spaces everywhere with professional atmosphere and excellent facilities.

Tourist visa

90 days visa-free (most nationalities)

Digital nomad visa

Not available

Min. income required

N/AN/A

Application cost

Free on arrivalFree

Most nomads use visa-free entry and do border runs to Malaysia or Thailand every 90 days, though officially working remotely is a grey area.

Safety score

95/100

Solo female travel

Very comfortable

Main risk

Petty theft at beaches/pools

Areas to avoid

None

Singapore is one of the world's safest cities with extremely low crime rates and strict law enforcement.

Climate type

Tropical equatorial (hot & humid year-round)

Best months

February-April (less rain)

Avoid

November-January (monsoon rains)

Temperature range

24-32°C / 75-90°F

Expect intense heat, high humidity, and frequent short rain showers year-round, but excellent air conditioning everywhere.

Scene maturity

Growing

Main nomad area

Tiong Bahru, Clarke Quay, CBD

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Singapore Digital Nomads & Expats

Typical demographic

Tech professionals, startup founders, high-earning remote workers

Community is more expat and entrepreneur-focused than typical nomad scene due to high costs and visa restrictions.

Singapore Relocation Checklist

Everything you need before and after arriving in Singapore

Best Time to Visit

JanuaryFebruaryMarchDecember

Visa Information

Visa on ArrivalNo

Digital Nomad VisaYes

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Timezone

UTC+8

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