Can you afford Singapore?
The best-run city in Asia with low taxes and top-tier healthcare — housing and car ownership are the exceptions.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $4,797 | $3,676 | $1,121 | 75 | workable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $7,739 | $3,676 | $4,062 | 100 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $10,535 | $4,499 | $6,035 | 100 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $13,249 | $8,849 | $4,400 | 90 | comfortable |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Singapore?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $61,000 gross a year in Singapore.
Can a family of four live in Singapore on $180,000?
4,400 USD a month left over — 33% of take-home pay. Housing takes 26% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Singapore?
4,062 USD a month left over — 52% of take-home pay. Housing takes 34% of it. That scores 100/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".