Best cities to live in Singapore (2026)
1 city ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.
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❓ Living in Singapore — Common Questions
What is the best city to live in Singapore?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Singapore ranks #1 in Singapore with a score of 71/100, and city-centre rent from around $2696/month.
What is the safest city in Singapore?▾
By UNODC homicide rate data, Singapore is the safest city in Singapore in our database, with a rate of 0.1 per 100,000 people.
How do I get long-term residency or a visa to live in Singapore?▾
Singapore offers the Singapore ONE Pass (complex process). Duration: 5 years (renewable). Key requirement: Salary ≥ SGD 30,000/mo (or outstanding achievements). Successor to Tech.Pass (SGD 22,500/mo, winding down). Highly selective.. The process is complex. Check individual city pages for full details.
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