Moving to Singapore may be considered  by many people as dream of their lifes. Considered by the majority, Singapore is an clean and efficient Asian country that remains its charm of British colonial ages while also offers a well developed environment and advantage compared with its neighbourhood countries. During the recent decades, Singaporehas developed itself  into one of the most important finance and  trade hubs in Asia.Today, the countryis considered as the fifth wealthiest country in the world ranked by GDP. It also ownes the position as the fourth strongest foreign exchange trading centre of the globe.

According to June 2010 data, Singapore's total population is 5.08 million and they are largely composed by Chinese (70%), Malay and Indian decendents.

Some people describe Singapore as a "FINE" city, because it is a city of very strong laws and almost adhered to strictly. Although this fame has given Singapore a reputation as authoritarian state, all of these rules are trying to keep the city clean, safe and well organized.

The main religions group in Singapore are Buddhism, Islamism, Hinduism, Christianism and Taoism.

Singapore In The Eyes of Expatriates 

Worldwide expatriates move to Singapore in large numbers during the year and there are currently around 1.31 per cent of  none permanent residents/citizens living in Singapore (. Singapore is considered as the easiest city in Asia for expatatriates to adapt with and it gives foreigners a chance to be in contact with different cultures.

Singapore is the great place to raise your family, because here you can find high quality education, low priced maid help and security environment, that make your children growing up often easier compared to your home country.

The living standard of this city is recognized as high and the healthcare facilities are notorious. Singapore has a extremely low crime rate and the streets are safe even in the middle of night. There are plenty of expat groups and clubs throughout the city, so you can always ensure that you will find fellow expats somewhere islandwide.

Living Cost in Singapore

Singapore does offer a high living standard, however, it come at a price. According to 2012 cost of living survey,  Singapore was ranked as the top ten most expensive cities in the world to live. Expats looking for living conditions that are similar to their home country will find that property prices are not low here, especially acquiring a house. It is also expensive to buy a car due to the taxes imposed on vehicles.

However, food and groceries are reasonable and expatriates who are prepared to dine in the local hawker centers and shopping mall food courts will discover that they can dine out very cheaply.

Language

The Singapore's official language is Mandarin. However, English is the most common language and business language. Children receive formal education in English but they are also expected to learn Mandarin. Other common languages in Singapore include Malay, Tamil and Cantonese.

Climate

Singapore is near to the equator and enjoys a tropical climate with no clearly divided seasonings. It has a dense humidity and dominance of rainfall. Temperatures usually range from 21 °C-32 °C. The hottest months are June and July, while its monsoon (raining) season is in November and December.

Singapore: Expatriate Job and Career Potentials

Singapore oppens job & career opportunities for those professionals with high education and/or strong work experience. However, competition is strength. It is generally recommended that professionals planning to move to Singapore should have a employment pass arranged and setled before the arrival in Singapore.

The majority of the jobs available for expatriates in Singapore are offered by financing and banking companies. There are also other opportunities within information technology, shipping and the electronics industries.

 

Accommodating yourself in Singapore

The best tip to arrange accommodation in Singapore for those working professionals will definately be Serviced Apartments, because such kind of accommodation give to single expatriates the opportunity to stay in a fully furnishered apartment and provided with all releted services, such as internet access, cable TV, house keepin and etc.
Where to find your ideal serviced apartment? You can access your list of serviced apartments islandwide using the following link: 
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