12 PROS
You get to make so many
new friendships
There’s an amazing mix
of cultures
You can reinvent yourself
any way that you want
It’s safe, and everywhere
is immaculate
There are lots of themed parties,
functions and balls to attend
Changi Airport is a dream to
travel through!
It’s a great place to start your
own business
It’s a fantastic environment for
children to grow up in
The public transport is great
There’s a nice charitable focus
in the expat community
The local food is delicious and
cheap
It’s a good base for exploring
the rest of AsiaTHE PROS AND CONS OF SINGAPORE
Our panel members list the things they love
most about life here – and the things they could
frankly do with less of!12 C ONS
It’s hard to say goodbye to
friends that move away
You can’t see family all the
time
Some services are more
expensive here
Customer service can be
frustrating, but you do get
used to it!
Medical facilities are expensive,
though they are top-notch
Western-style food can be
very expensive
Frizzy hair is a common
complaint
The cost of living is high
Overuse of single-use
plastics is a big thing
It’s difficult to get into local
schools if you’re not PR
Alcohol is expensive
The humidity can get
overbearing sometimesSINGAPORE HACKS32 CITY GUIDE 2018