Moving to Marshall Islands from Singapore

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Singapore to Marshall Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Singapore to Marshall Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Singapore and Marshall Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SG
1.9
MH
11.9

Singapore performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SG
$6,551
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SG
26.0
MH
4.6

Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands 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
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands 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
MH
2.3

Singapore performs better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SG
3.5%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SG
$127,500
MH
$6,800

Singapore performs better than Marshall Islands 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
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SG
1.6
MH
21.7

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa on Arrival
Singapore passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Singapore

Visa Free
Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands?

With 2.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Marshall Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Singapore and Marshall Islands.

Is Marshall Islands safe for expats?

Singapore performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Singapore?

Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 26.0 in Singapore. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.

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At a Glance

SG MH
Population 5,921,231 79,906
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil English, Marshallese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +65 +692
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999