Living in Singapore
Singapore · tropical
Singapore is a big city of roughly 5,900,000 people on an island in Singapore. The climate is tropical. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $3,450. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for food and eating out, art and culture, nightlife.
By 2030 something concrete is due to change here: Cross Island Line, fasi 1-3. It is an island connected all year, often several times a day, and that changes a great deal for anyone living here all year. Private healthcare (5/5) is clearly better than the public system (3/5): budget for insurance. Living off-grid does not work here: connecting to the networks is compulsory in practice.
Singapore at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Singapore
- People who want comfort and do not mind paying for it
- Feeling safe day to day
- Working remotely with reliable internet
- Getting around on foot
- A genuinely good food scene
- Island living
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Compulsory by lawVaccines: 2
Only diphtheria and measles are compulsory, under the Infectious Diseases Act, which makes Singapore stricter and narrower than it looks.
If you skip them: A criminal offence: 500 Singapore dollars for a first offence, more for a second.
Exemptions: Medical only.
Source: Georgetown AMP EID, survey of national legislation, 2024
🚀 Popularity & prices: Growing fast
Accommodation prices have moved about +66% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
⛴️ Getting there: All year, often
Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.
🔭 Where this place is heading
Today’s data. Tap a year to see where it is heading.
What to know before moving to Singapore
- • Can get busy with visitors in peak season.
- • It is an expensive place to live.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Singapore
- •Dengue circulates in the wet season (mosquito-borne).
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Singapore?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Singapore, Singapore?
A typical month in Singapore costs around $3,450, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Singapore, Singapore safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Singapore at 5 out of 5, which is excellent.
What is the internet like in Singapore?
Internet in Singapore is rated 5 out of 5 for remote work, which is excellent. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Singapore?
Singapore has a tropical climate. It is on the coast. It is on an island.
Is healthcare good in Singapore?
Healthcare in Singapore is rated 5 out of 5 overall, which is excellent. Public healthcare is 3/5 and private healthcare 5/5.
How easy is it to move to Singapore?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Singapore at 2 out of 5, which is limited. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
Is Singapore actually right for you?
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