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Singapur

Singapur

Singapore

Updated on August 03, 2025

Overview

Singapore is a global business hub with a tropical climate, hot and humid year-round. Housing is expensive, with high-rise apartments being the norm. Public transport is excellent, clean, and efficient. The city-state offers top-tier healthcare and a safe environment with low crime rates. The job market is strong, especially in finance, tech, and trade. Singapore is highly walkable in urban areas and culturally diverse. The cost of living is high, but salaries generally reflect this.

Average cost of living€2,584.26
Quality of Life92/100

Accommodation

Rent room (flat-share)€700.00
1-bed flat (center)€2,695.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,939.00
3-bed flat (center)€5,256.00
3-bed flat (outside)€3,226.00

Utilities

Basic utilities€135.89
Internet€31.74
Mobile plan€15.83

Transportation

One-way ticket€1.34
Monthly pass€80.24
Taxi start€3.08
Gasoline (1 l)€1.90

Leisure

Cinema ticket€10.03
Fitness club€101.18

Education

Preschool (month)€1,023.00
Intl. primary (year)€25,334.00

Buying House

sqm in city center€19,656.00
sqm outside center€12,827.00

Advantages

  • Excellent public transport
  • Top-quality healthcare
  • Very safe environment
  • Strong job market

Disadvantages

  • × High housing costs
  • × Hot and humid climate year-round
  • × High cost of living
  • × Limited space and high density