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Singapore City Intelligence

Explore cost of living, income levels, and quality of life across cities and districts in Singapore.

100
Cities
$56K
Avg Salary
103
Cost Index
5
Districts
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About Singapore

Singapore has 100 cities across 5 states tracked on Urblytica. The average salary across its cities is $55,538, with a cost index averaging 103. Explore a wide range of lifestyle, cost, and investment data below.

Districts in Singapore

Local laws, tax structures, and economic climates vary significantly from one district to the next. Our database is organized at the district level so you can analyze localized shifts. Select any district below to view its most populated and economically significant cities, with a unified breakdown of:

Cost-of-Living Indices: Consumer baskets, utilities, and transit vs. the national average
Labor & Wage Trends: Salary ranges, job-growth forecasts, and employment statistics
Real Estate & Rentals: Median listing prices, average rent, and housing inventory
Safety & Livability: Crime data, school performance, and local climate
Business Formation: Corporate filing fees, tax rates, and registration steps
Central Region
20 cities tracked
18.3M people
Avg cost index 109
East Region
20 cities tracked
296K people
Avg cost index 99
North Region
20 cities tracked
271K people
Avg cost index 126
North-East Region
20 cities tracked
6.4M people
Avg cost index 87
West Region
20 cities tracked
382K people
Avg cost index 104
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Top Cities in Singapore

Jalan Kayu #1 Best City 86

Jalan Kayu

North-East Region, Singapore

SafetyA+
CostA-
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,871
Avg. Salary$65,000
Cost of Living68/100
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Choa Chu Kang #2 Best City 79

Choa Chu Kang

West Region, Singapore

SafetyA+
CostB+
Growth65
Avg. Rent$1,955
Median Income$116,778
Cost of Living85/100
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Bukit Merah #3 Best City 78

Bukit Merah

Central Region, Singapore

SafetyA
CostB+
Growth60
Avg. Rent$1,563
Median Income$116,709
Cost of Living82/100
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Jurong East #4 Best City 78

Jurong East

West Region, Singapore

SafetyA
Cost—
Growth80
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Rosyth #5 Best City 78

Rosyth

North-East Region, Singapore

SafetyA+
CostB
Growth75
Avg. Rent$2,846
Median Income$116,495
Cost of Living88/100
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Changi Bay #6 Best City 76

Changi Bay

East Region, Singapore

SafetyA
CostB
Growth75
Median Income$8,360
Cost of Living88/100
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Singapore River #7 Best City 74

Singapore River

Central Region, Singapore

SafetyA-
CostB-
Growth70
Avg. Rent$2,405
Median Income$8,360
Cost of Living93/100
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Loyang #8 Best City 73

Loyang

East Region, Singapore

SafetyA+
CostB+
Growth80
Avg. Rent$1,850
Median Income$9,200
Cost of Living80/100
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Doing Business

Business & economic outlook in Singapore

Singapore, a dynamic city-state in Southeast Asia, has emerged as a global hub for commerce, finance, and innovation. With strategic policies, a pro-business government, and a world-class infrastructure, it offers unparalleled connectivity and stability. The nation's low tax rates, transparent regulatory framework, and high-quality workforce attract multinational companies and startups alike. Its efficient port and a...

5,700,000
Population
$340 Billion
GDP
42.2
Median age
1.20%
Population growth
$65,000
Median household income
9.50%
Entrepreneurship rate
#2
Ease of doing business rank
250 Thousand
Small & medium businesses
5 Thousand
Franchises
2.2%
Unemployment
Major industries Finance Logistics Manufacturing Tourism Pharmaceuticals
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Common questions about Singapore

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Why do two neighboring cities often show drastically different cost-of-living scores?
Why do two neighboring cities often show drastically different cost-of-living scores?
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