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Singapore cityscape
#1 for Business
#5 for Livability
#3 for Investment

Singapore

Singapore • South East Asia • Population: 5.79 million
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City Overview

Overall Score

86.4
out of 100 points across all categories

Quality Tier

AAA
Premium global city classification

Asia’s most efficient and secure city-state — a global hub for finance, trade, and innovation.

Key Industries

  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Maritime Trade
  • Tourism

Key Strengths

  • Exceptional public infrastructure
  • Low crime and high safety
  • Business-friendly regulatory environment
Work-Life Balance
10.0+/10
Cost of Living
10.0+/10
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Business Environment

Analysis of business conditions and economic factors

92.5
Score
Economic Strength
90.8
Governance
95.2
Financial Maturity
94.7
Infrastructure
91.8

Business Advantages

  • Exceptional public infrastructure
  • Low crime and high safety
  • Business-friendly regulatory environment
  • Multilingual talent pool
  • Low corruption and high transparency

Challenges

  • High cost of living
  • Limited space for housing
  • Strict laws may feel restrictive to newcomers
  • Work culture can be intense
  • Dependence on imports for natural resources

Livability Assessment

Quality of life, safety, healthcare, and cultural amenities

88.3
Score
Safety
10.0+
School Quality
10.0+
Community Friendliness
10.0+
Ease of Integration
10.0+

Livability Highlights

  • Safety Score: 94.2/10
  • Work-Life Balance: 80.0/10
  • School Quality: 92.0/10
  • Community Friendliness: 70.0/10

Investment Potential

Real estate market, investment climate, and growth projections

90.1
Score
Real Estate ROI
Moderate
Business Climate
93.5
Growth Forecast
Stable
Investor Protection
95.1

Investment Highlights

  • Income Tax Rate: 25.0/10
  • Inheritance Tax: 0.0/10
  • Strategic gateway to Asia markets with excellent connectivity
  • Green Rating: A

Location Analysis

Singapore location map

Strategic location in South East Asia, providing excellent connectivity to major markets and global business centers.

Key Economic Indicators

GDP Growth3.6%
GDP Per Capita$87,280
Corporate Tax Rate17%
Unemployment Rate1.9%
Inflation Rate3.1%
Ease of Doing Business Rank2

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City Accolades

Best Business Hub
Global Finance, 2023
Safest City
EIU Safe Cities Index, 2023
Smart City Excellence
Smart City Expo, 2023

City Tags

efficientcosmopolitansecurebusiness-friendlyhigh-techmulticultural

Country Information

CurrencySingapore Dollar (SGD)
Official LanguageEnglish, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
ContinentAsia
CapitalSingapore
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