Singapore · Asia
Jurong
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$3,410Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $2,300/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Singapore.
Healthcare
Singapore has high-quality care in both public (polyclinics, restructured hospitals) and private hospitals, concentrated on the main island; Numbeo health care index ~70/100.
Taxes
Foreign-sourced income received in Singapore by individuals is generally exempt from tax, and overseas pensions are normally not taxed.
English
Very high — English is an official language and the main medium of instruction, government and business, spoken nationwide.
Getting in — Singapore
Full Singapore guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Student's Pass
Length of the course, renewable
3 years (non-renewable)
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Jurong at a glance
Jurong, Singapore costs about $3,410 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 56% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $1,900 and the smallest is transport at $80. In our data internet averages 280 Mbps and safety scores 9/10. Similar cities range from Kowloon at $3,265 a month to Hong Kong at $3,790.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Jurong
How much does it cost to live in Jurong?
A solo remote worker in Jurong, Singapore spends an estimated $3,410 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Jurong?
Rent in Jurong is an estimated $1,900 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Jurong?
Internet in Jurong averages 280 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Jurong?
A coworking space in Jurong costs an estimated $250 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Jurong safe?
Jurong has a safety score of 9/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Jurong's nomad score?
Jurong scores 6/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.