Jurong East Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints |
Rasau Walk (Boardwalk) at Jurong Lake Gardens |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations |
Jurong Lake Gardens marshlands |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots |
Not permitted in Singapore; use designated BBQ pits at Jurong Lake Gardens |
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes |
Jurong Lake Gardens (Lakeside Garden) |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby |
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve (15 mins by car) |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths |
PCN (Park Connector Network) linking Jurong Lake to Pandan Reservoir |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service |
SingPost (Jurong East Regional Base) or NinjaVan pickups |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services |
Challenger Hachi.tech at JEM or specialized shops in IMM Mall |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots |
Jurong East Sports Centre |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes |
Lingo School of Languages (Near Jurong East MRT) |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots |
Jurong Regional Library (Largest public library in the region) |
| 🏘️ Community Centers |
Jurong Spring CC and Yuhua CC |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges |
Wanyoo Cyber Cafe (Various mall locations) |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls |
Resorts World Sentosa Casino (25 mins away) |
BUSINESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. S$28,000 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = S$1.1M) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. S$16,000 per m² (Jurong) (e.g., 40 m² = S$640,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. S$25,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = S$1.5M) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. S$15,000 per m² (Jurong) (e.g., 60 m² = S$900,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. S$22,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = S$1.76M) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. S$14,000 per m² (Jurong) (e.g., 80 m² = S$1.12M) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax |
17% (With various exemptions for start-ups) |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax |
0% (Singapore has a single-tier corporate tax system) |
| 🏦 Tax System |
Territorial basis (Only income derived in Singapore is taxed) |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket |
24% (For income exceeding S$1,000,000) |
| 🧾 VAT |
9% (Known as GST - Goods and Services Tax) |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules |
No specific CFC rules, but GAAR (General Anti-Avoidance Rules) apply |
| 🏠 Property Tax |
Yes, progressive rates based on AV (Annual Value) of property |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax |
BSD (3-6%) + ABSD (up to 60% for foreigners) |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads |
No tax on foreign-sourced income not remitted to Singapore |
ESSENTIALS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏙️ City |
Jurong East, West Region, Singapore |
| 👥 Population |
91,420 (District population) |
| 💻 Internet Speed |
Average 250 Mbps (StarHub/Singtel Fiber) |
| 💸 Currency & Banking |
1 SGD ≈ 0.74 USD. Major banks: DBS, OCBC, UOB |
| 🚰 Tap Water |
Safe to drink directly from the tap (PUB standard) |
| 🔌 Power |
230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G sockets (British style) |
| 📶 SIM Card |
Singtel, StarHub, M1, Giga! (S$15-S$25 for 100GB) |
| 💳 Banking for Expats |
DBS Expat Program, Trust Bank, Revolut, Wise |
| 🛌 Accommodation |
HDB Rentals, Condos (J Gateway, Ivory Heights), Genting Hotel Jurong |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly |
Yes, PayNow, NETS, and Credit Cards accepted everywhere |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals |
Genting Hotel Jurong (S$220/night), Service Apartments via Far East Hospitality |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation |
The Quay Hostel (Nearby CBD) or local HDB room rentals (S$1,000/month) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists |
Near Jurong East MRT (JEM/Westgate area) for convenience |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads |
Jurong Lake District (Taman Jurong or near Chinese Garden MRT) |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space |
JustCo at Westgate Tower (S$50/day, S$399/month) |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work |
Dutch Colony Coffee Co. at UE BizHub West (Quiet on weekdays) |
| 💼 Networking Events |
Launchpad @ JID (Jurong Innovation District) tech meetups |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats |
Jurong Lake Gardens running clubs or 'Expats in Singapore' Facebook Group |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic |
Details |
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App |
Grab, Gojek, Tada, or Zig (CDG Zig) |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental |
Anywheel, HelloRide (S$1 per 30 mins) via mobile apps |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby |
Sentosa Palawan Beach (35 mins via AYE/Taxi) |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline |
Jetstar Asia, Scoot (operating from Changi Terminal 4) |
| ✈️ Top International Airline |
Singapore Airlines |
| 🛣️ Highway Access |
AYE (Ayer Rajah Expressway) and PIE (Pan Island Expressway) |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub |
Jurong East MRT Interchange (North-South and East-West Lines) |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes |
EZ-Link card or SimplyGo (Link your Visa/Mastercard directly) |
| ✈️ Regional Travel |
Causeway Link Bus to Johor Bahru, Malaysia (S$5 from Jurong East Bus Inter.) |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏥 Best Hospital |
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH), 1 Jurong East St 21 |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers |
Jal Yoga (Westgate) and Platinum Yoga (Westgate) |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers |
Anytime Fitness (JCube site) or ActiveSG Gym at Jurong East Sports Centre |
| 🧺 Laundry Services |
Wonder Wash (Self-service, S$5-S$10) or Piing! (Pickup service) |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic |
Details |
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App |
GrabFood, Foodpanda, Deliveroo |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try |
Laksa or Hainanese Chicken Rice at Teban Gardens Food Centre |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options |
Greendot (Westgate) and Gokul Vegetarian (Nearby) |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots |
Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique (Westgate) |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots |
IMM Outlet Mall (Largest outlet mall in Singapore) |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store |
Shopee, Lazada, Amazon.sg |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery |
RedMart (Lazada app) or FairPrice Online |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area |
JEM and Westgate rooftop bars or nearby Holland Village (15 mins away) |
| 🍻 Local Brewery |
Tiger Tavern (Located at Tiger Brewery, 459 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim) |
| 🍷 Wine Bars |
Wine Connection (Westgate Mall) |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls |
Jurong East St 24 Hawker Centre (Yuhua Village) |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine |
Din Tai Fung (Westgate) or Ippudo Ramen (Westgate) |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks |
Jurong Lake Gardens and the Pagoda at Chinese Garden |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues |
Science Centre Singapore (15 Science Centre Rd) |
| 🏰 Historical Sites |
Former Ford Factory (Short bus ride toward Bukit Timah) |
| 🕍 Religious Sites |
Arulmigu Murugan Temple and Jurong Christian Church |
| 🎉 Annual Events |
Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Displays at Jurong Lake Gardens |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts |
Lakeside district (Jurong Lake District redevelopment zone) |
| 🎭 Theater Venues |
Omni-Theatre (IMAX) at Science Centre |
| 🛍️ Local Markets |
Yuhua Market & Hawker Centre (Jurong East St 31) |
| 🎼 Music Scene |
Live acoustic sets at Starker Fresh (JEM) |
| 🎨 Street Art |
Murals at Jurong East Town Centre and Taman Jurong |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes |
ABC Cooking Studio (Westgate Mall) |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries |
The Art Faculty (Enabling Village nearby) |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings |
Old Jurong Town Hall (National Monument) |
| 🏴 Local Heritage |
The 'Garden City' heritage and industrial evolution of Jurong |
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING JURONG EAST