Moving to Dominica from Singapore

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Singapore to Dominica? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Singapore.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SG
0.1
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SG
1.9
DM
11.0

Singapore performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SG
$6,551
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SG
26.0
DM
11.2

Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SG
9.8t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly better than Singapore across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SG
37.7
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SG
83.1%
DM
10.0%

Singapore generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominica leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SG
3.5%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SG
$127,500
DM
$15,900

Singapore performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SG
86.3 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SG
1.6
DM
11.3

Singapore generally does better on family life, though Dominica leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Singapore Roseau
Jan–Mar 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Singapore Roseau
Jan 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.

Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Singapore passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Singapore

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter Singapore without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Singapore performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Singapore?

Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 26.0 in Singapore. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).

What's the weather like in Dominica compared to Singapore?

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

The official language in Dominica is English. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.

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At a Glance

SG DM
Population 5,921,231 74,629
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +65 +1767
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999