Which is cheaper, Singapore or Tokyo?

Tokyo is cheaper, with a NoodlePants Cost of Living index of 62 vs 78 for Singapore. A 1-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,300 vs $3,000.

Which is better for digital nomads, Singapore or Tokyo?

Singapore edges ahead with a NoodlePants Nomad Score of null vs null, factoring in internet (—), affordability and community.

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Singapore vs Tokyo — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Singapore

COL Index

premium

Tokyo

Japan

COL Index

mid-priced

NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Tokyo edges out Singapore on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 62 vs 78 (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)

$3,000

$1,300

Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)

$2,200

$900

NoodlePants COL Index

Safety Score

—

Internet Speed

—

Nomad Score

—

Healthcare Score

—

Digital Nomad Visa

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