At a glance
 SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Singapore | Singapore |
| Nomad score | 6.9 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $4,485 / mo | $3,583 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 26°C | 32° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 123 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | 94 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 29.8°C | 29.7°C |
| Average low | 25.1°C | 24.7°C |
| Precipitation | 205 mm / mo | 241 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 292 h / mo | 287 h / mo |
| Humidity | 82% | 84% |
| Rain days | 22.8 / mo | 24 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.3 km/h | 15 km/h |
SG
Marina Bay · average high by month
J 29
F 30
M 30
A 30
M 30
J 30
J 30
A 30
S 30
O 30
N 30
D 29
SG
Sentosa · average high by month
J 29
F 30
M 30
A 30
M 30
J 30
J 30
A 29
S 30
O 30
N 30
D 29
Air quality
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 123 | 94 |
| PM2.5 | 32.8 µg/m³ | 16.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 39.7 µg/m³ | 19.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 62 µg/m³ | 83 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 8.8 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 8.8 | 7.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Startup Scene | 9.2 | 6.4 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Green Spaces | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| Seasonal Variety | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| Weather | 5.3 | 6.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 9.7 | 9.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| VPN Reliability | 9.1 | 8.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 0.9 | 1.4 |
| Cost of Living | 1.0 | 1.7 |
| Currency Stability | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Entertainment Cost | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Food & Groceries | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.2 | 4.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.7 | 6.4 |
| Indoors Fun | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.9 | 4.7 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.3 | 6.3 |
| Nightlife | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.9 | 7.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 8.0 | 3.5 |
| Nomad Friendly | 8.1 | 5.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 7.3 | 4.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 8.7 | 6.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 9.3 | 4.3 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 7.8 | 5.5 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 7.1 | 3.3 |
| Internet Speed | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 9.4 | 9.2 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 9.2 | 8.0 |
| Food Scene | 9.2 | 8.1 |
| Healthy Food Options | 8.7 | 7.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 7.8 | 6.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| Healthcare Quality | 9.3 | 9.2 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 6.4 | 5.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| Political Stability | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.8 | 7.4 |
| Visa Ease | 6.3 | 5.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Cleanliness | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Family Friendly | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Language Barrier | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.5 | 7.2 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 8.4 | 8.9 |
| Safety | 9.6 | 9.4 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 9.7 | 9.5 |
| Cycling | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Public Transit | 9.7 | 8.1 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.1 | 5.7 |
| Walkability | 8.8 | 7.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Networking Opportunities | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.1 | 7.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $62 per pair | $93 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $39 per dress | $62 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $93 per pair | $117 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $117 per month | $47 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $11 per ticket | $10 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $5.44 per cup | $5.44 per cup |
| Beer | $11 per pint | $12 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.77 per meal | $7.77 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $78 per meal | $62 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.61 per meal | $6.61 per meal |
| Apples | $3.50 per kg | $3.50 per kg |
| Bread | $2.72 per loaf | $2.72 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.17 per bottle | $1.55 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.95 per liter | $3.11 per liter |
| Rice | $2.49 per kg | $2.33 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $7.77 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Beef | $16 per kg | $27 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $23 per bottle | $39 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $311 per month | $272 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $78 per month | $23 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $47 per visit | $47 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.22 per purchase | $12 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $933 per month | $700 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $2,720 per month | $3,731 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $3,109 per month | $3,498 per month |
| Coworking Space | $427 per month | $466 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,166 per month | $1,943 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $39 per month | $39 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $39 per month | $23 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $31 per visit | $23 per visit |
| Laundry | $6.22 per kg | $6.22 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $23 per month | $27 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $31 per month | $35 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $12 one-time | $14 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $117 per month | $155 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $23 per hour | $31 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $78 per month | $78 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.11 per trip | $3.03 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.62 per km | $0.43 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $86 per month | $93 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $7.77 per trip | $9.33 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.18 per liter | $2.18 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $31 per month | $23 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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SG
Marina Bay
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SG
Sentosa
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $117 per month | $54 per month |