Moving to Singapore from India
What to Expect
Considering a move from India to Singapore? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from India to Singapore, you would find that Singapore is 8.3 times more expensive than India overall. A ₹7,247,970 salary in India would need to be roughly SGD809,770 in Singapore to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between India and Singapore.
What does your salary buy?
₹7,247,970 → SGD809,770
To maintain the same standard of living in Singapore
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Restaurants
pay 4.3 times more
Groceries
pay 4.5 times more
Transportation
pay 6.4 times more
Housing
pay 14.9 times more
Childcare
pay 20.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.4 times 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from India to Singapore.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Singapore compared to India.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore performs significantly better than India across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
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 India leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
India generally does better on environment, though Singapore leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Singapore generally does better on infrastructure, though India leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
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 India across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Singapore generally does better on family life, though India leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Delhi | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
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| Month | Delhi | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) |
| Feb | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) |
| Mar | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) |
| May | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) |
| Jun | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) |
| Jul | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) |
| Aug | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) |
| Sep | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) |
| Oct | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) |
| Nov | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) |
| Dec | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) |
Data:
India Meteorological Department,
Meteorological Service Singapore
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.
India passport holder visiting Singapore
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Singapore passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Singapore than India?
On average Singapore is around 736% pricier than India, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Singapore?
Budget about SGD202,442 for 3 months in Singapore (based on a ₹7,247,970 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Singapore?
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?
Is Singapore safe for expats?
Singapore performs significantly better than India across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Singapore is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.
How is healthcare in Singapore compared to India?
Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Singapore, compared to 7.3 in India. Singapore scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).
What's the weather like in Singapore compared to India?
The average high temperature in Singapore is 89°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Singapore receives around 83.2 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.
What language do they speak in Singapore?
The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.
