Moving to
Singapore
The real numbers for Singapore: take-home pay after tax, the true cost of living in Singapore, and how expats and nomads get a visa.
Take-home pay
Net salary in Singapore after income tax and social security:
Low progressive resident rates; foreigners on work passes make no CPF contributions.
Cost of living · Singapore
Visa
No nomad visa; professionals move on an Employment Pass or the high-earner Tech.Pass.
One of the safest cities in the world, with very low crime.
Dial 999 for police, ambulance or fire.
Get paid in your home currency, spend in SGD, skip the ~3% bank markup.
Nomad-friendly cover that works from day one — most visas require it.
Moving to Singapore — FAQ
Is there income tax in Singapore?
Yes. Singapore taxes income on progressive brackets. On a $60,000 salary the effective rate is about 4.3%, leaving roughly $57,434.
Can digital nomads get a visa for Singapore?
Singapore has no dedicated digital-nomad visa. No nomad visa; professionals move on an Employment Pass or the high-earner Tech.Pass.
How much does it cost to live in Singapore?
A single person needs roughly $2,800/month in Singapore, and a family around $6,500/month, all-in.