Moving to Singapore from Pakistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Pakistan to Singapore? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Pakistan to Singapore, you would find that Singapore is 10.8 times more expensive than Pakistan overall. A PKR20,891,250 salary in Pakistan would need to be roughly SGD707,131 in Singapore to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Pakistan and Singapore.
What does your salary buy?
PKR20,891,250 → SGD707,131
To maintain the same standard of living in Singapore
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.0 times more
Groceries
pay 4.7 times more
Transportation
pay 6.3 times more
Housing
pay 21.1 times more
Childcare
pay 31.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.2 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 Pakistan to Singapore.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Singapore compared to Pakistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore performs significantly better than Pakistan 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Pakistan 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
Singapore performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.
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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan leads in top income tax rate.
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 performs significantly better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, 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 | Islamabad | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
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| Month | Islamabad | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) |
| Feb | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) |
| May | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) |
| Jun | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) |
| Jul | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) |
| Aug | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) |
| Sep | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) |
| Oct | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) |
| Nov | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) |
| Dec | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) |
Meteorological Service SingaporeVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.
Pakistan passport holder visiting Singapore
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Singapore passport holder visiting Pakistan
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 Pakistan?
On average Singapore is around 638% pricier than Pakistan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Singapore?
Budget about SGD176,783 for 3 months in Singapore (based on a PKR20,891,250 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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 Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Singapore is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.
How is healthcare in Singapore compared to Pakistan?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Singapore, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Singapore scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).
What's the weather like in Singapore compared to Pakistan?
The average high temperature in Singapore is 89°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Singapore receives around 83.2 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.
What language do they speak in Singapore?
The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.
