Quality & Cost of Living

If you’ve sensed that living in Singapore has gotten more costly over the past few years, you’re probably right.

What they don’t tell you is that our choices have now widened, so we can decide whether to live it up or keep things simple. Life here is still relatively affordable compared to other developed countries, and our high standard of living still makes it one of the best places to live in.

Quality of Life

Your original home is still one of the top cities to live in, in this part of the world. According to the Mercer Quality of Living global city rankings 2009, Singapore topped the list for quality of life in Asia as well as for city infrastructure in the world. An annual survey by human resources consultancy ECA International comparing 254 international locations found that Asian expatriates ranked Singapore as their preferred city to live in, citing the high standards of infrastructure and healthcare, as well as low crime rates.

The city’s modern facilities for education, dining, shopping and recreation are big draws. In fact, the Global Country Brand Index ranked Singapore 2nd in the world for its shopping, nightlife and dining.

Living Costs

The cost of living in Singapore is generally low. Accommodation and cars make up the bulk of the household expenses, understandably so due to our limited land space. You can live comfortably in Singapore and enjoy the good things in life without breaking the bank.

Here are some estimated costs:

Check out our Cost of Living Calculator to get an estimate of your living expenses in Singapore.