Moving to Singapore from California
What to Expect
Considering a move from California to Singapore? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from California to Singapore, you would find that Singapore is 10.0% more expensive than California. A $75,000 salary in California would need to be roughly SGD172,139 in Singapore to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Singapore averages 89°F vs 74°F in Sacramento, making it significantly warmer. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between California and Singapore. What does your salary buy? $75,000 → SGD172,139 To maintain the same standard of living in Singapore How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 46.3% less Groceries pay 1.9% more Transportation pay 2.1 times more Housing pay 9.6% less Childcare pay 13.6% less Entertainment and Sports pay 11.2% more Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. What the data shows about people moving from California to Singapore. The numbers behind daily life in Singapore compared to California. share of adults with obesity Singapore performs significantly better than California across all health & wellbeing metrics. share of households with internet California performs better than Singapore across all infrastructure metrics. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person Singapore performs significantly better than California across all employment & economy metrics. average years of life at birth Singapore performs significantly better than California across all family life metrics. Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Singapore. To live, work, or study long-term in Singapore, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Singapore's immigration authority. United States passport holder visiting Singapore Singapore passport holder visiting United States Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average Singapore is around 77% pricier than California, with notable variation by city. Budget about SGD43,035 for 3 months in Singapore (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. From major Singapore cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in California and Singapore are what actually decide it long-term. Singapore performs significantly better than California across all health & wellbeing metrics. The average high temperature in Singapore is 89°F, compared to 74°F in Sacramento. Singapore receives around 83.2 in of rainfall per year, while Sacramento gets 18.5 in. The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In California, the official language is English. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Sacramento Singapore Jan–Mar 60°/41°F (15°/5°C) 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) Apr–Jun 79°/51°F (26°/11°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) Jul–Sep 90°/57°F (32°/14°C) 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) Oct–Dec 65°/44°F (18°/7°C) 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) View all months
Month Sacramento Singapore Jan 54°/39°F (12.1°/3.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) Feb 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.2°C) 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) Mar 65°/44°F (18.4°/6.7°C) 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) Apr 71°/46°F (21.7°/7.9°C) 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) May 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.6°C) 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) Jun 87°/56°F (30.6°/13.2°C) 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) Jul 92°/58°F (33.4°/14.7°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) Aug 91°/58°F (32.9°/14.4°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) Sep 87°/56°F (30.7°/13.2°C) 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) Oct 78°/50°F (25.3°/10.1°C) 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) Nov 64°/43°F (17.7°/6.0°C) 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) Dec 54°/38°F (12.2°/3.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 
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