Moving to Monaco from Singapore

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Singapore to Monaco, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Monaco compared to Singapore.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SG
0.1
MC
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SG
1.9
MC
0.0

Monaco performs significantly better than Singapore across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SG
$6,551
MC
$9,797
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SG
26.0
MC
88.9

Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Monaco leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SG
37.7
MC
59.0

Monaco performs significantly better than Singapore 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%
MC
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SG
$127,500
MC
$115,700

Singapore generally does better on employment & economy, though Monaco leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SG
86.3 yrs
MC
89.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SG
1.6
MC
1.8

Singapore generally does better on family life, though Monaco leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Monaco

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

Monaco passport holder visiting Singapore

Visa Free
Monaco 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 Monaco?

Connectivity is usually fine (Monaco: 59.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Monaco offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Monaco safe for expats?

Monaco performs significantly better than Singapore across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Monaco is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.

How is healthcare in Monaco compared to Singapore?

Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Monaco leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 88.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Monaco, compared to 26.0 in Singapore. Monaco scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).

What language do they speak in Monaco?

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

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At a Glance

SG MC
Population 5,921,231 31,400
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) Euro (€)
Languages Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +65 +377
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999