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Singapore cityscape
#3 for Business
#3 for Livability
#2 for Investment

Singapore

Singapore • Southeast Asia • Population: 5.79 million
Compare With Other Cities

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
8.0/10
Cost of Living
7.5/10
Higher score = more expensive
User Rating
Avg: 4.3/5
👆 Click a star to rate Singapore

About Singapore

Singapore is a dynamic global city-state renowned for its economic stability, world-class infrastructure, and efficient governance. Despite its compact size, it punches above its weight in innovation, education, and business competitiveness. The city is a magnet for expatriates, multinational corporations, and investors, thanks to its low tax regime, strong legal system, and multicultural social fabric. Singapore offers high safety, an exceptional school system, and easy access to top-tier universities. Public transport is fast and clean, the streets are orderly, and green spaces are woven into urban life. While the cost of living is high, it is often offset by quality of life, professional opportunities, and a remarkably efficient government.