Looking for French Expats in Singapore?

Is Singapore a good move for French expats? These pros and cons come from the InterNations Expat Insider 2026 survey, in which thousands of expats around the world share what they like and don't like about life abroad each year. The points below reflect what French expats in Singapore wrote in their own words, backed up by survey percentages from all expats living there.

• It's safe, efficient, and superbly connected. Standout scores: 98% of expats in Singapore rate personal safety positively, 96% public transport, and 100% the opportunity to travel.

• Careers and the economy are world-class. 96% rate the state of the economy positively, 80% say the move improved their career prospects, and 69% find bureaucracy easy (vs. 38% globally).

• Healthcare quality is excellent. 90% of expats in Singapore rate the quality of medical care positively, against a global average of 71%.

• Everything just works. The French praise the sheer efficiency and convenience of daily life, with 92% rating political stability positively.

We get a lot of written feedback from the thousands of survey-participants each year. Let's see some of the most common positive quotes.

• Housing and costs are brutal. Just 8% of expats in Singapore rate housing affordability positively and 20% the general cost of living — among the lowest scores in the survey.

• Healthcare is expensive. Only 29% rate healthcare affordability positively, against 61% globally.

• The humidity wears on people. The equatorial climate and constant humidity come up as a real adjustment.

• Belonging and balance can be hard. Only 32% say making local friends is easy and 50% are happy with their work-life balance.

Now let's move to negative reviews of expat life in Singapore

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our French members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

InterNations is a place where French expats in Singapore exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "Lion City" can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

• Browse our Members Network to get to know Singapore’s French expats.
• Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow French expats in Singapore.
• Use the Expat Guide for Singapore to find information on your host city.

Our community in Singapore is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Singapore’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other French expats to explore Jurong Island. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from France in your local community as well as French in Singapore nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our French living in Singapore!