Singapore
Singapore Above global median · +552.2% (3-bed)
Singapore is one of the pricier markets here. A 3-bedroom home runs about +552.2% versus the global median of $276k.
Median purchase price
1-bedroom $800,000 +471.4%
vs global median $140k
2-bedroom $1,300,000 +559.9%
vs global median $197k
3-bedroom $1,800,000 +552.2%
vs global median $276k
Cost of living & rent
Cost of living 87.7 NYC = 100, excl. rent Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Earnings & affordability
Local purchasing power 105.5 NYC = 100 Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Income tax (effective)
Income tax · low earner 0.0% effective, on ~$30k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Income tax · mid earner 10.9% effective, on ~$75k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Income tax · high earner 15.9% effective, on ~$150k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Quality of life
Air quality (PM2.5) 11.0 µg/m³ annual mean · WHO guideline 5 Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Source & date. Median home-purchase prices in USD, starter dataset v2026.1 (2026-05). Other metrics carry their own source & date on each card above. Directional figures for comparing markets — not a valuation of any specific property. Methodology →