Moving to Singapore
As cities go, Singapore offers the expatriate one of the finest lifestyles in the world, borne out by surveys that rank it in the top 10 metropolises for quality of life.With one of the best public transport systems in the world, excellent communications and top class healthcare facilities, coupled with a multiethnic and cosmopolitan culture that promotes tolerance and a good standard of life for its citizens, Singapore is a place to feel safe, a home from home.
Prudent measures by the government have ensured a stable economy with a comparatively low inflation rate, and therefore a relatively inexpensive cost of living.
As a springboard to a career in the region, expats will find a business-friendly and stable economy with tight inflationary measures and favourable conditions for foreign investment. As an added bonus, English is the spoken language of business. The big names in business and trade have their regional headquarters and corporate offices in Singapore, making it the ideal destination for networking and professional opportunities.
Raising children here is also ideal for parents who can rest in the knowledge that the city is crime free, clean and safe. The many international schools provide the best education money can offer, with school fees usually paid by the employer.
Even though nearly 50% of the city is occupied by dense high rises and soaring sky skyscrapers, expatriates will find that the government has balanced the concrete jungle with natural flora and fauna by establishing beautiful botanical gardens, zoos, waterfalls and underwater parks.
The only real downside to living in Singapore is the government control of information through restrictions on broadcast and print media. There is however always the option of keeping abreast with world news and events online and through foreign magazines and newspapers, but these are available at higher costs than local publications.
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