Pros and Cons of Living in Singapore

"Expats in Singapore appreciate the city's diverse cultural influences, from Chinese, Malay, and Indian to Western. They also appreciate the city's vibrant nightlife, with its many bars, clubs, and restaurants. Additionally, expats enjoy the city's excellent public transportation system, which makes getting around easy and convenient. Finally, expats appreciate the city's safety and cleanliness, which make it a great place to live and work," replied an expat in Singapore.

"Pushed me outside myself. I feel more comfortable in other countries than in America," remarked one in Singapore.

"I loved the people, the lifestyle, the safety and the food. Most everything was healthy and wholesome--not much food with preservatives or boxed food. They had many fresh vegetables and fruits which I loved and a variety of food including Chinese and Indian, which I liked," explained one expat.

"The heat and lack of air conditioning, the humidity, and not having a car so we had to take public transportation," remarked one in Singapore.

"When I lived in Singapore, the most challenging aspects were leaving behind the lessons learned while in Singapore. Applying lessons learned in my daily life tended to isolate me from my core friends. They did not like the changes seen in me," explained one expat.

"Expats in Singapore often find the local culture to be quite different from what they are used to. Many find the pace of life to be quite fast and the expectations of punctuality to be quite high. Additionally, the local culture is quite hierarchical, which can be difficult for expats to navigate. Furthermore, the local language, Singlish, can be difficult to understand and the local cuisine can be quite spicy for those not used to it," said one person in Singapore.