Singapore vs Tokyo — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Tokyo edges out Singapore on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 62 vs 78 (USA=100; mid-priced vs premium). Tokyo scores higher on safety (null/100), and Tokyo wins on internet at ~—. Overall, Singapore takes the Nomad Score crown with null/100 — best for .
* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.
Metric
Singapore
Tokyo
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$3,000
US$1,300
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$2,200
US$900
Cost of Living (USA=100)
78
62
Safety Score
—
—
Internet Speed
—
—
Nomad Score
—
—
Healthcare Score
—
—
Digital Nomad Visa
Not available
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