Moving to Singapore from France
What to Expect
Considering a move from France to Singapore? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from France to Singapore, you would find that Singapore is 49.5% more expensive than France overall. A €65,850 salary in France would need to be roughly SGD212,030 in Singapore to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Singapore averages 89°F vs 60°F in Paris, making it significantly warmer. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between France and Singapore. What does your salary buy? €65,850 → SGD212,030 To maintain the same standard of living in Singapore How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 42.5% less Groceries pay 20.1% more Transportation pay 78.9% more Housing pay 2.3 times more Childcare pay 2.2 times more Entertainment and Sports pay 43.4% 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. The numbers behind daily life in Singapore compared to France. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Singapore performs significantly better than France across all safety metrics. annual government + private spending per person affects wait times and access to care WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access share of adults with obesity per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year France performs better than Singapore across all environment metrics. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet France generally does better on infrastructure, though Singapore leads in electricity per capita. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person the highest marginal rate on personal income Singapore performs significantly better than France across all employment & economy metrics. average years of life at birth deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better government spending on education as % of GDP Singapore generally does better on family life, though France leads in education spending. Data: Direction Générale des Finances Publiques, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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. France passport holder visiting Singapore Singapore passport holder visiting France Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average Singapore is around 118% pricier than France, with notable variation by city. Budget about SGD53,008 for 3 months in Singapore (based on a €65,850 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. Connectivity is usually fine (Singapore: 37.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Singapore offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident? Singapore performs significantly better than France across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Singapore is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in France. Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Singapore, compared to 33.4 in France. Singapore scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (France: 85). The average high temperature in Singapore is 89°F, compared to 60°F in Paris. Singapore receives around 83.2 in of rainfall per year, while Paris gets 25.6 in. The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In France, the official language is French. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Paris Singapore Jan–Mar 48°/38°F (9°/3°C) 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) Apr–Jun 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) Jul–Sep 74°/58°F (23°/14°C) 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) Oct–Dec 52°/43°F (11°/6°C) 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) View all months
Month Paris Singapore Jan 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) Feb 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C) 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) Mar 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C) 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) Apr 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C) 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) May 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C) 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) Jun 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C) 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) Jul 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) Aug 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) Sep 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C) 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) Oct 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C) 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) Nov 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C) 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) Dec 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) Visitor Visa Requirements
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