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Singapore

World-class infrastructure, expensive but reliable regional base

In Singapore, a mid-range month runs about $4,621 (SGD 5,882), typical internet speeds are around 3 Gbps and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Moderate

More expensive day to day than about 50% of cities

Internet8.7/10

Faster internet than about 85% of cities

Visas3/10

Harder visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking6.2/10

Better coworking than about 60% of cities

English10/10

English is the native language

Walkability9.6/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to get around

Gyms & Wellness9.5/10

Better wellness options than about 95% of cities

Getting There6.6/10

Easier to reach than about 60% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

33 categories for Singapore, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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