Moving to Sweden from Singapore
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Singapore to Sweden — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Singapore to Sweden, you would find that Sweden is 8.2% cheaper than Singapore overall. A SGD95,760 salary in Singapore would need to be roughly SEK303,892 in Sweden to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Stockholm averages 52°F vs 89°F in Singapore, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Singapore to Sweden.
What does your salary buy?
SGD95,760 → SEK303,892
To maintain the same standard of living in Sweden
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 63.4% more
Groceries
pay 6.4% less
Transportation
pay 13.2% more
Housing
pay 36.9% less
Childcare
pay 86.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.6% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Singapore to Sweden, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Singapore and Sweden stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore performs better than Sweden 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
Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden 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
Sweden performs significantly better than Singapore across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Sweden performs significantly better than Singapore 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 performs better than Sweden across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Singapore generally does better on family life, though Sweden leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, 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 | Singapore | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) |
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| Month | Singapore | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) |
| Aug | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) |
| Nov | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service Singapore,
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore and Sweden. To live, work, or study long-term in Sweden, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sweden's immigration authority.
Singapore passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa Free
Sweden 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 Sweden than Singapore?
Generally yes: Sweden runs about 56% cheaper than Singapore on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Sweden?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a SGD95,760 comparable salary, that's around SEK75,973 in Sweden for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Sweden?
With 40.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sweden 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 Sweden.
Is Sweden safe for expats?
Singapore performs better than Sweden across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.
How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Singapore?
Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 26.0 in Singapore. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).
What's the weather like in Sweden compared to Singapore?
The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.
