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Naha (Okinawa)
Japan
320,000People
tropicalClimate
QoL 82/100
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Singapore, Singapore
How much does it really cost to live in Singapore? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.
$
$2,500
1-bedroom rent / mo
92
Quality of life
/ 100
92
Safety
/ 100
95
Internet
/ 100
14
Affordability
/ 100
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Estimated Monthly Cost
Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.
| Rent (1-bedroom) | $2,500 |
| Food (moderate) | $800 |
| Transport | $110 |
| Utilities | $180 |
| Internet | $50 |
| Healthcare | $180 |
| Entertainment | $380 |
| Total (moderate) | $4,756 |
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Housing Costs
Typical monthly rent in Singapore.
| Shared accommodation | $950 |
| Studio | $1,900 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,500 |
| 2-bedroom | $3,600 |
| 3-bedroom | $5,200 |
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City Scores
How Singapore rates, out of 100.
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At a Glance
- Climate🌴 Tropical
- City sizeLarge
- Near the seaYes 🌊
- Geography🏙️ Urban
- Capital citySingapore
- LanguageEnglish, Chinese
- CurrencySGD
- Time zoneAsia/Singapore
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Pros and Cons of Singapore
✅ Pros
- Relatively safe city
- Fast and reliable internet
- Good public transport network
- Great overall quality of life
- Good healthcare options
- Located near the coast
⚠️ Cons
- Higher cost of living
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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle
Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.
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Can You Live in Singapore on These Salaries?
Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.
| Monthly income | Status | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| $ 1,000 | Very Difficult | $-3,756 / month |
| $ 2,000 | Very Difficult | $-2,756 / month |
| $ 3,000 | Very Difficult | $-1,756 / month |
| $ 5,000 | Affordable | $244 / month |
| $ 8,000 | Very Comfortable | $3,244 / month |
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