Cost of Moving to Singapore: Relocation Budget Calculator

Cost of moving to Singapore

How much money to have ready before you move to Singapore: the deposit, first month's rent, living costs until your first pay and a safety buffer, plus your own costs for the journey.

Cost	Amount
Rent deposit2 × monthly rent of SGD 4,094	SGD 8,189
First month's rentUsually paid when you sign	SGD 4,094
Letting agent feeNone	SGD 0
Living costs until your first pay1 month of food, transport and bills	SGD 1,358
Emergency buffer3 months of all living costs	SGD 16,356
Total	SGD 29,996

Cost

Amount

Rent deposit2 × monthly rent of SGD 4,094

SGD 8,189

First month's rentUsually paid when you sign

SGD 4,094

Letting agent feeNone

SGD 0

Living costs until your first pay1 month of food, transport and bills

SGD 1,358

Emergency buffer3 months of all living costs

SGD 16,356

Total

SGD 29,996

Where the numbers come from

Rent and living costs for Singapore come from the same prices as its city page.

Starting estimate, no reports yet.

Rent is a 1-bedroom flat in the centre. Living costs cover food, eating out, transport, bills, going out and clothes. Full method

Questions

How much money do I need to move to Singapore?

For one person renting in the city centre, our default plan comes to about SGD 30,000 before travel and moving costs: a two-month deposit, the first month's rent, one month of living costs until your first pay, and a three-month emergency buffer. Change any of these to match your situation.

How big is a rent deposit?

It depends on the country and the landlord. One to three months' rent is common; some places also charge an agent fee or a non-refundable fee to the landlord. Ask for the exact amount before you sign and put it in the calculator.

Why include an emergency buffer?

Moving often costs more than planned: a later start date, a delayed first salary, or a deposit refund that takes months to arrive. A few months of living costs set aside gives you time to sort these out.