Moving to Thailand from Singapore
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Singapore to Thailand — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Singapore to Thailand, you would find that Thailand is 52.4% cheaper than Singapore overall. A SGD96,960 salary in Singapore would need to be roughly THB708,394 in Thailand to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Thai.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Singapore to Thailand.
What does your salary buy?
SGD96,960 → THB708,394
To maintain the same standard of living in Thailand
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 50.8% less
Groceries
pay 41.4% less
Transportation
pay 45.3% less
Housing
pay 67.5% less
Childcare
pay 66.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 59.2% 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?
How many people actually move from Singapore to Thailand, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Singapore to Thailand.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore performs better than Thailand 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Singapore generally does better on environment, though Thailand leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Singapore generally does better on infrastructure, though Thailand leads in water stress level.
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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Thailand leads in unemployment rate.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Singapore generally does better on family life, though Thailand 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 | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 91°/74°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 93°/78°F (34°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) |
View all months
| Month | Singapore | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) | 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C) |
| Feb | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) | 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) | 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) | 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C) |
| Jun | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C) |
| Jul | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C) |
| Aug | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) | 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) |
| Oct | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C) |
| Nov | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service Singapore,
Thai Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore and Thailand. To live, work, or study long-term in Thailand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Thailand's immigration authority.
Singapore passport holder visiting Thailand
Visa Free
Thailand 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 Thailand than Singapore?
Yes — Thailand is on average about 72% cheaper than Singapore. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Thailand?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly THB177,098 in Thailand on a SGD96,960 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Thailand?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Thailand has 17.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Thailand safe for expats?
Singapore performs better than Thailand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Thailand is 4.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.
How is healthcare in Thailand compared to Singapore?
Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Thailand, compared to 26.0 in Singapore. Thailand scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).
What's the weather like in Thailand compared to Singapore?
The average high temperature in Bangkok is 91°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Bangkok receives around 59.0 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.
What language do they speak in Thailand?
The official language in Thailand is Thai. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.
