Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Singapore

All 24 neighborhoods in Singapore ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Highest Rent
$3,080/mo
City Avg Rent
$2,200/mo
Neighborhoods
24

Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Singapore — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Sentosa $3,080/mo 1.40x +40%
2 Marina Bay $2,970/mo 1.35x +35%
3 Orchard Road $2,860/mo 1.30x +30%
4 Raffles Place $2,750/mo 1.25x +25%
5 Dempsey Hill $2,684/mo 1.22x +22%
6 Bukit Timah $2,596/mo 1.18x +18%
7 Tanjong Pagar $2,530/mo 1.15x +15%
8 Holland Village $2,464/mo 1.12x +12%
9 Tiong Bahru $2,420/mo 1.10x +10%
10 Novena $2,310/mo 1.05x +5%
11 Katong $2,244/mo 1.02x +2%
12 Clementi $1,936/mo 0.88x -12%
13 Queenstown $1,936/mo 0.88x -12%
14 Bishan $1,870/mo 0.85x -15%
15 Serangoon $1,870/mo 0.85x -15%
16 Toa Payoh $1,804/mo 0.82x -18%
17 Jurong East $1,760/mo 0.80x -20%
18 Tampines $1,716/mo 0.78x -22%
19 Ang Mo Kio $1,716/mo 0.78x -22%
20 Bedok $1,716/mo 0.78x -22%
21 Woodlands $1,650/mo 0.75x -25%
22 Pasir Ris $1,650/mo 0.75x -25%
23 Punggol $1,584/mo 0.72x -28%
24 Sengkang $1,584/mo 0.72x -28%

Rent estimates based on city average of $2,200/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Singapore?

The most expensive neighborhood in Singapore is Sentosa, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $3,080/month — 40% above the city average.

How much more expensive is Sentosa than the city average?

Sentosa is approximately 40% more expensive than the Singapore average. 1-bedroom rent is $3,080/mo vs $2,200/mo city-wide.

How many neighborhoods does Singapore have?

Our database covers 24 neighborhoods in Singapore, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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