The continued strength of the Singapore dollar has pushed the Republic up to sixth place on the list of the most expensive locations in Asia for expatriates to live, according to the latest Cost of Living survey from ECA International. Worldwide, Singapore rose from the 68th to the 36th spot in one year, becoming more expensive for international assignees than places like Hong Kong, New York, Amsterdam,...
Singapore Cost of Living
Singapore is now one of the top 10 most expensive Asian cities for expatriates to live in due to the strengthening of the Singdollar. A survey by human resource consultancy ECA International showed that Singapore now has the ninth highest cost of living in the region. Last year, the city-state was in the twelfth place. ECA International said the cost of living for visitors to Singapore is also catching...
Cost of living in Singapore continues to be high, propelling it into the top ten most expensive locations within the region. A report by human resources consultancy, ECA International, found that Singapore is the 10th most expensive city in Asia and 72nd worldwide. The firm said price rises have not slowed down as much in Singapore as in other parts of Asia in spite of its weakened currency. In...
The Republic is 12th most expensive city in Asia WITH inflation and fluctuating exchange rates, Singapore has leapt 27 places up the global rankings of the world’s most expensive cities to live in. The consolation for the Republic is, its regional rivals have seen costs balloon far more astronomically. Even as it jumped up to 95th place worldwide, Singapore’s Asian ranking rose just one notch up to...
Singapore is the 12th most expensive city in Asia, according to a global survey on cost of living by international human resource company ECA International. The country jumped 27 places, and is one of Asia's biggest movers. Hong Kong was ranked 6th, while Tokyo took the top spot. For the first time, Beijing overtook Hong Kong as the most expensive Chinese city. The survey noted that the cost of living...
Prices holding steady but don’t pop the bubbly yet: Economists ECONOMISTS rubbed their eyes in disbelief yesterday as official data showed that for the third month in a row, inflation held firmly at 7.5 per cent last month instead of climbing. Does this spell a plateau in consumer prices, which are currently at a 26-year high? Maybe not, said some pundits, as June enjoyed some once-off relief and...
Singapore is now the fifth most expensive city in Asia, according to Mercer Worldwide Cost of Living Survey. Singapore’s rise in rankings is partly due to the appreciation of the Singapore dollar against the US dollar. Other contributing factors include its high quality of living and continued strength as a regional hub. Tokyo is the costliest Asian city, followed by Seoul, Hong Kong and Osaka. In...
Singapore is fast rising in the ranks of becoming one of the most expensive cities in Asia for expatriates to live in. The latest Cost of Living survey by consultancy firm ECA International shows that Singapore has leapt 17 places in ranking this year. The city-state is now ranked 13, trailing behind cities such as Beijing, Taipei and Shanghai. Higher food and fuel prices are among the reasons for the...