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Singapore

Singapore · English / Mandarin / Malay / Tamil

Asia's safest and most efficient city-state — Singapore combines world-class infrastructure, tax advantages, and a strategic position as Asia's financial hub.

Cost of living
$1800/mo
Rent (1-bed)
$2200/mo
Income tax
17%
Currency
SGD (Singapore Dollar)
Safety
10
Internet
200 Mbps
Quality of Life
9
Pros
  • Safest country in Asia (world-class)
  • World's fastest internet
  • No capital gains tax
  • Strategic Asia hub
  • English official language
  • Excellent healthcare
Cons
  • −Very high cost of living
  • −Tiny country (limited nature)
  • −Hot and humid year-round
  • −Strict laws (no chewing gum, etc.)
  • −Competitive and high-pressure environment
Employment PassEntrePass (entrepreneurs)Tech.PassONE Pass (top talent)Permanent Residence
✈️ Pre-departure checklist
  • ✅Visa-free entry: up to 30 days — no visa needed
  • 🏥Get travel / health insurance (min $50 000 coverage)
  • 💳Notify your bank; get a no-foreign-fee card (Wise, Revolut)
  • 📱Get a local SIM on arrival (avg internet 260 Mbps)
  • 🏠Book accommodation for first 3–7 days (easier to find long-term rental on the ground)
  • 📄Make copies of passport, insurance, bookings — store in cloud & email to yourself
  • 💰Bring some SGD (Singapore Dollar) cash for the first few days