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Singapore for digital nomads: Singapore and the numbers behind it (2026)
Singapore is the only city in Singapore in the dataset and scores 65/100 under balanced weights. Singapore has no digital-nomad visa.
Dataset 2026.10.7. How scoring works.
Cities in Singapore, ranked
Balanced weights, every factor equal. Open a city for the full breakdown with sources, or rank them with your own weights.
| # | City | Score | Cost/mo | Internet | Comfortable months | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore Orderly, expensive, exceptionally connected | 65 | $3,927 | 52.2 Mbps | 0/12 | Global hub airport · Safety and cleanliness |
* national estimate
National figures shared by every city
These come from country-level sources and apply to every city in Singapore; city pages add the local numbers.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.17 per 100,000 people | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 89 (percentile, World Bank WGI) | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 88 (WHO UHC index, 0–100) | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 83.9 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.946 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | very high | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
| Starlink | available | Starlink availability map, 2026-10 |
Visas and entry
What three common passports get at the border, from the passport index. Pick your own passport on the ranker for the full picture.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| US passport | visa-free, about 90 days |
| EU passport | 90 days visa-free |
| UK passport | visa-free, about 90 days |
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No long-stay guide for Singapore yet. Entry rules above are for short visits.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Singapore good for digital nomads?
- Singapore scores 65/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 427 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Strongest factors: safety and quality of life; weakest: climate.
- What is the cheapest city in Singapore for a remote worker?
- Singapore, at about $3,927 a month for one person including rent (Cost of Living Global 2026 (city rows), 2026-07). Singapore is the most expensive city-priced option at $3,927.
- Does Singapore have a digital nomad visa?
- Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.
- How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Singapore without a visa?
- US passport: visa-free, about 90 days. EU passport (Germany as reference): 90 days visa-free. UK passport: visa-free, about 90 days. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.
- Which city in Singapore has the fastest internet?
- Singapore, with a measured median download of 52.2 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.
- How safe is Singapore?
- Singapore records 0.17 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 89th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.
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