At a Glance
Avg Dev Salary
S$90k/yr
Rent (City)
S$2,800/mo
Quality of Life
8.3/10
Visa
Moderate
Score Breakdown
Salary5/10
Affordability3.3/10
Quality of Life8.3/10
Safety9.5/10
Visa Access4/10
Tax Efficiency8.7/10
Average Salaries
Annual salary across 20 job roles · SGD
Cost of Living
Rent (City Centre)S$2,800
Rent (Outside)S$1,800
GroceriesS$350
TransportS$80
UtilitiesS$130
Eating Out (meal)S$8
Estimated Monthly Total (city centre)S$3,360
Quality Scores
Quality of Life
8.3/10
Healthcare
8.8/10
Safety
9.5/10
Internet Speed
9.2/10
Tax Information
Income Tax (mid bracket)
7%
Social Security Rate
20%
Visa & Immigration
Difficulty:Moderate
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