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Singapore
Singapore’s city-state scale packs a multicultural punch, where dense neighborhoods and global connections define daily rhythms.
Overview
English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil are all at home here, shaping a cosmopolitan environment within a meticulously planned urban landscape. Known as a regional hub, Singapore offers efficient transit and diverse neighborhoods, making it a springboard for both work and exploration in Southeast Asia.
At a glance
Languages
- English(Official)
- Malay(Official)
- Mandarin Chinese(Official)
- Tamil(Official)
Population5,866,139
CurrencySingapore Dollar (SGD)
1 SGD = 0.7737 USD
1 USD = 1.2925 SGD
Popular places
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation2113 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°C | 24°C | 222 mm |
| Feb | 32°C | 25°C | 105 mm |
| Mar | 32°C | 25°C | 152 mm |
| Apr | 32°C | 25°C | 164 mm |
| May | 32°C | 26°C | 164 mm |
| Jun | 32°C | 26°C | 135 mm |
| Jul | 31°C | 25°C | 147 mm |
| Aug | 31°C | 25°C | 147 mm |
| Sep | 32°C | 25°C | 125 mm |
| Oct | 32°C | 25°C | 168 mm |
| Nov | 31°C | 25°C | 252 mm |
| Dec | 31°C | 24°C | 332 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified Jul 8, 2025
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerSimilar local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Work (Employer-Sponsored), Entrepreneur / Startup, Golden Visa / Investor, and 3 more.
Work (Employer-Sponsored)
- Employment Pass
Core MOM employment pass for foreign professionals in managerial, executive, or specialised jobs in Singapore.
- Employer-sponsored only
- S Pass
Mid-level skilled worker pass. Minimum salary S$3,300/month.
- 2 years, renewable
- Employer-sponsored only
- Path to residency
Entrepreneur / Startup
- EntrePass (Entrepreneur Pass)
For entrepreneurs starting a business in Singapore. Minimum SGD 100,000 single-round funding.
- 1 year, renewable
- Limited work rights
- Path to residency
Golden Visa / Investor
- Global Investor Programme (GIP)
EDB-administered investor migration route that leads to Singapore permanent residence through qualifying business, fund, or single-family-office investment options.
- Full work rights
- Path to residency
Self-Employment
- Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass)
High-talent MOM pass that allows eligible holders to concurrently start, operate, and work for multiple companies in Singapore.
- Full work rights
Permanent Residency
- Permanent Residence
Singapore PR for EP/S Pass holders, spouses, children, aged parents, and investors.
- Full work rights
- Path to residency
Languages
- English(Official)
- Malay(Official)
- Mandarin Chinese(Official)
- Tamil(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Singapore.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for Singapore. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.
United States
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions in Singapore. Singapore is generally a safe destination for travelers.
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