Moving to Singapore from United Kingdom
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Kingdom to Singapore — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Singapore, you would find that Singapore is 23.6% more expensive than United Kingdom overall. A £56,814 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly SGD193,615 in Singapore to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Singapore averages 89°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer. How your spending power changes when you relocate from United Kingdom to Singapore. What does your salary buy? £56,814 → SGD193,615 To maintain the same standard of living in Singapore The biggest cost differences at a glance Restaurants pay 34.6% less Groceries pay 47.1% more Transportation pay 59.2% more Housing pay 47.6% more Childcare pay 16.0% more Entertainment and Sports pay 22.5% more Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. How United Kingdom and Singapore stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Singapore performs significantly better than United Kingdom across all safety metrics. 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 United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year United Kingdom performs better than Singapore across all environment metrics. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Singapore leads in electricity per capita. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person the highest marginal rate on personal income Singapore performs significantly better than United Kingdom across all employment & economy metrics. 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 United Kingdom leads in education spending. Data: HM Revenue & Customs, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom and Singapore. To live, work, or study long-term in Singapore, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Singapore's immigration authority. United Kingdom passport holder visiting Singapore Singapore passport holder visiting United Kingdom Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. Day-to-day costs in Singapore run about 99% higher than United Kingdom on average; specific cities can swing further. A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a £56,814 comparable salary, that's around SGD48,404 in Singapore for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. With 37.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Singapore can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in United Kingdom and Singapore. Singapore performs significantly better than United Kingdom across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Singapore is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom. Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Singapore, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Singapore scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88). The average high temperature in Singapore is 89°F, compared to 60°F in London. Singapore receives around 83.2 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in. The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In United Kingdom, the official language is English. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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What's the Climate Like?
Months London Singapore Jan–Mar 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) Apr–Jun 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) Jul–Sep 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) Oct–Dec 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) View all months
Month London Singapore Jan 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) Feb 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) Mar 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) Apr 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) May 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) Jun 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) Jul 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) Aug 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) Sep 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) Oct 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) Nov 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) Dec 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) Visitor Visa Requirements
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