Singapore as an Expat Destination
Expats from all over the world move to Singapore in large numbers on a yearly basis and at present there are approximately 1.31 none permanent residents/citizens living in Singapore (June 2010). Singapore is widely regarded as the easiest city in Asia for expats to fit into and it allows foreigners an opportunity to become acquainted with different cultures in a relatively safe and modern environment.
Singapore is a great location in which to raise a family and the availability of high quality of education, low price of home help and strong security means that bringing up children here is often easier than it would be in your home country.
The standard of living available in this city is notoriously high and the healthcare facilities are second to none. Singapore has a very low crime rate and the streets are safe, even in the middle of the night. There is no shortage of expat groups and clubs throughout the city so, no matter what your nationality, you can always be sure of finding fellow expats somewhere in the city.
One of the few disadvantages of moving to Singapore as an expat is that information that is broadcast via TV and media is Government censored. However, the reliable and inexpensive broadband services entail that expatriates can easily overcome this obstacle.