Which city in Singapore is best for digital nomads?

Compare our tracked hubs: Singapore (CBD), Katong & East Coast, Holland Village, Sentosa, Tiong Bahru.

Does Singapore have a digital nomad visa?

Not yet. Most remote workers use Singapore's standard entry route (visitor: 30–90 days depending on nationality). Facts last reviewed 2026-07-14.

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Living in Singapore

Human Development Index0.949 · #9

InternetExcellent

Cost of livingLimited

SafetyExcellent

Singapore dollar (S$) · Capital: Singapore · English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil · +65

How to apply for the Singapore digital nomad visa

1No nomad visa — short visits only for remote workers.
2Elite founders/experts can explore Tech.Pass or ONE Pass (high bars: ~S$30,000/month salary history).
3Working for Singapore entities without a pass is strictly enforced against.
4Great as a base-hop hub; Malaysia next door offers the DE Rantau visa.

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Facts last reviewed: 14 July 2026 · always confirm with the official source before applying.

Remote work in Singapore: what the data says

We track 5 cities in Singapore: Singapore (CBD), Katong & East Coast, Holland Village, Sentosa, Tiong Bahru. Monthly budgets average around $4,120: Katong & East Coast is the most affordable base at roughly $3,800, while Sentosa runs about $4,500. For connectivity, Tiong Bahru leads with an internet score of 4.9/5.

The main language is English and the dialing code is +65. Before booking flights, check Singapore public holidays — banks, offices and some coworking spaces close. Time-zone planning for calls back home is easiest with the Meeting Planner.

City snapshot: Singapore at a glance

Singapore (CBD) — ~$4,200/mo; 4.2/5 overall; internet 4.9/5; safety 4.9/5. Live clock: local time.

Katong & East Coast — ~$3,800/mo; 3.9/5 overall; internet 4.9/5; safety 4.9/5. Live clock: local time.

Holland Village — ~$4,100/mo; 3.8/5 overall; internet 4.9/5; safety 4.9/5. Live clock: local time.

Sentosa — ~$4,500/mo; 3.6/5 overall; internet 4.9/5; safety 4.9/5. Live clock: local time.

Tiong Bahru — ~$4,000/mo; 3.9/5 overall; internet 4.9/5; safety 4.9/5. Live clock: local time.

Singapore spans 1 time zone among our tracked cities (Asia/Singapore). The reference offset is UTC+8 mid-year, without daylight saving. Weigh Singapore against neighbours with our comparison pages linked from each city, or scan the whole region on the cities index.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest city in Singapore for remote work?

Katong & East Coast, at roughly $3,800 per month for a single nomad.

How much does it cost to live in Singapore as a nomad?

Across the cities we track, budgets average about $4,120 per month.

What language is spoken in Singapore?

Primarily English.

What time zone is Singapore in?

Singapore's tracked cities use Asia/Singapore among others.

When are public holidays in Singapore?

See the full list with dates.

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