Moving to Minnesota from Singapore
What to Expect
Considering a move from Singapore to Minnesota? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Singapore to Minnesota, you would find that Minnesota is 1.1% more expensive than Singapore overall. A SGD96,960 salary in Singapore would need to be roughly $33,308 in Minnesota to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint Paul averages 56°F vs 89°F in Singapore, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Singapore and Minnesota.
What does your salary buy?
SGD96,960 → $33,308
To maintain the same standard of living in Minnesota
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 68.4% more
Groceries
pay 11.7% more
Transportation
pay 25.4% less
Housing
pay 0.9% less
Childcare
pay 10.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 15.1% less
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 Singapore to Minnesota.
people moved from Singapore to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Singapore
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Minnesota compared to Singapore.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Singapore performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Singapore performs better than Minnesota across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Singapore performs better than Minnesota across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Singapore performs better than Minnesota across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Singapore | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) |
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| Month | Singapore | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) |
| Feb | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) |
| Apr | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) |
| Jun | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) |
| Jul | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) |
| Aug | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) |
| Sep | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service Singapore,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Singapore passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Singapore
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota than Singapore?
On average Minnesota is about 56% less expensive than Singapore, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Minnesota?
Budget about $8,327 for 3 months in Minnesota (based on a SGD96,960 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Minnesota?
From major Minnesota cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Singapore and Minnesota are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Minnesota compared to Singapore?
Singapore performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Minnesota compared to Singapore?
The average high temperature in Saint Paul is 56°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Saint Paul receives around 28.5 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.
What language do they speak in Minnesota?
The official language in Minnesota is English. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.
