Do you live in or plan to move to Singapore and wonder what health insurance you should go for?

As you might know by now, most international insurance providers offer packages for foreigners who live there and you can even find regional headquarters.

With that said, you must understand how Singapore’s healthcare system works practically, how you compare to locals, what insurance options you have, and more.

In this article, we try to provide as much valuable information as possible so that you can get your feet wet and prepare before your departure. You will learn how the medical system works, what benefits Singaporeans and PRs have compared to other foreigners, about public and private hospitals, how you can find insurance, and more.

Let’s get started and review how it works when seeking medical attention in Singapore.

Ps. If are just traveling in the city, then you might want to check our article on travel insurance for Singapore.

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Do you plan to move to Singapore and need to find an international moving company?

In this article, we list some of the best moving companies for sending your goods to Singapore (if you are relocating there) or from Singapore to another country (if you will leave the country within the near future).

The companies have a long experience in the moving and relocation industry and provide professional services. The companies are hand-picked as they offer high-quality services with short transportation times. If you fill in the form below, you can also get free quotes from trusted moving companies chosen by our moving service partner.

If you have any other recommendations for good moving and relocation companies in Singapore, feel free to drop a comment below.

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Do you plan to visit Singapore and wonder how you can get a hold of a good SIM card?

Singapore is a tech-savvy nation with plenty of operators and products in the market. As such, we have written this article to give you a helping hand and to present some of the best options possible.

Some readers faulty believes that one has to buy a SIM card once arriving in Singapore. That’s not necessarily the case as you can even pre-order SIM cards online. Or get them sent to your home before you even depart for Singapore!

We will start and review the different types of SIM cards available. We then present a handful of suitable options if you stay short term (7-12 days) or for a longer period (up to 180 days).

You will also learn about some other interesting options, like how it works when renting a phone for your trip to Singapore. Let’s start and review which kinds of SIM cards that are available.

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Do you plan to look for a new job in Singapore and wonder which job portals you should use? There are plenty of options available for the Singaporean market and you can save time by receiving recommendations, like in this article, of what websites to use.

Some of the websites focus primarily on Asian markets while others operate globally. Besides, some job portals offer features and functions that cannot be found on other websites, such as the opportunity to filter jobs depending on your salary requirement.

Let’s get started and review probably the most popular job portal at the moment.

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Do you live in or plan to move to Singapore and want to find a job? First of all, a good choice is that you selected one of the most well-functioning states in the world!

However, Singapore also has one of the most competitive job markets and it’s widely known that local talents are prioritized above foreign dittos. In this article, we explain how you can best look for jobs in Singapore, how the job market is, what jobs that are in demand, about salaries, and more.

Let’s get started and check what the most effective ways are to land a new job in Singapore. If you have any other recommendations, feel free to drop a comment below.

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Despite being a small nation and referred to as the “Red Dot”, Singapore has a unique heritage and culture that can’t be found elsewhere in the world. If you will stay in Singapore for a limited time, I recommend you to join a tour for at least a few hours or even a full day.

In this article, we present some of the most reputable and popular tour agencies in Singapore that offer just that. The agencies have a long experience in catering to foreigners who visit Singapore for the first time, offering them a memorable experience.

If you have any other recommendations of agencies that offer daily tours in Singapore, feel free to drop a comment below in the article.

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In the first part of this article, I share my general reflection on the cost of living in Singapore. Here, I don’t present any numbers, but explain how Singapore works and how costs differ depending on your lifestyle.

In the second part, we go into more details and check the costs for rents, SIM cards, food, and more. This will give you a better overview of how much you need to pay per month while living in Singapore.

We will also check the minimum salary and wages for various occupations. At the end of the article, I round up the article by explaining whether Singapore is expensive or not and how you can save money while staying there, no matter if you are a tourist or a resident.

If you have any input, feel free to share a comment at the bottom of the article!

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Singapore has long served as the main financial hub in Southeast Asia and attracts tons of tourists. In addition to its many commercial activities, you can find UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as its Botanic Garden, a long-prevailing history of colonialism, spectacular buildings, and of course, plenty of tasty food.

Yet, before you embark on your first trip to Singapore you must understand what visa regulations apply, what you should bring, if you need insurance, what food you can eat, and much more.

In this article, I present all the details you need to know before you visit Singapore. Let’s start a check what general visa regulations that apply for the country and what documents you need to prepare when visiting Singapore.

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Singapore is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, attracting everything from leisure travelers to business professionals.

One of the great advantages when visiting Singapore is that you have access to a public wifi in most parts of its city center. That’s not the case in places like China, where you have to download VPNs, and the list goes on.

That said, you don’t necessarily need to download applications before you depart for Singapore, but can do so after arrival.

Being one of the most high-tech nations in the world, you’ll also find many useful applications that can help you to save time, find your way around, order food, and get to know locals in Singapore.

Traveling here is easy, but you’ll probably find some of the following apps useful. Let’s start and review the most useful application (from my point of view) when traveling here.

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Singapore is a popular destination among foreigners who want to visit friends or just plan to have a short stop-over while traveling. It’s famous for being one of the most culturally diverse and developed hubs, not only in Asia but in the world.

Even if Singapore has low crime-rates and is generally safe, you must have good travel insurance as you don’t know what might happen during your trip. Some foreigners faulty believes that they can get treatment at low costs or for free, but in the case of serious events, you can become bankrupt if you don’t have medical coverage.

In this article, I explain why it’s important to have travel insurance when visiting Singapore, which service provider we recommend, what kinds of hospitals you can visit, what you should do if you experience an accident, and more.

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