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Singapore vs Taiwan
Across 10 comparable indicators: Singapore leads on 3, Taiwan on 6, 1 effectively tied. Which trade-offs matter is yours to weigh; the rows below show where each country wins, with sources.
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Cost of living index
Numbeo 2026 (NYC = 100)
Singapore
87.7
Worse than 97% of countries
Taiwan
49.7
Worse than 67% of countries
Taiwan: 43% cheaper overall.
Rent index
Numbeo 2026 (NYC = 100)
Singapore
73.1
Worse than 99% of countries
Taiwan
14.2
Around the global middle
Taiwan: 81% cheaper rents.
Peace — Global Peace Index
Institute for Economics & Peace (lower = more peaceful)
Singapore
1.36
Better than 94% of countries
Taiwan
1.69
Better than 78% of countries
Singapore: more peaceful (1.36 vs 1.69).
Perceived street safety
Numbeo Safety Index 2026
Singapore
77.5
Better than 94% of countries
Taiwan
83.0
Better than 97% of countries
Taiwan: higher perceived safety (83.0 vs 77.5).
Healthcare index
Numbeo Healthcare Index 2026
Singapore
71.9
Better than 74% of countries
Taiwan
87.1
Better than 99% of countries
Taiwan: better-rated healthcare (87.1 vs 71.9).
Fixed broadband speed
Ookla Speedtest Global Index
Singapore
421 Mbps
Better than 99% of countries
Taiwan
269 Mbps
Better than 90% of countries
Singapore: 56% faster fixed internet.
Press freedom
RSF World Press Freedom Index
Singapore
45/100
Worse than 69% of countries
Taiwan
75/100
Better than 83% of countries
Taiwan: freer press (75 vs 45 of 100).
Happiness
World Happiness Report (Cantril ladder 0–10)
Singapore
6.58
Better than 76% of countries
Taiwan
6.71
Better than 83% of countries
Effectively tied — under 2% apart.
English proficiency
EF English Proficiency Index
Singapore
700
Better than 94% of countries
Taiwan
500
Worse than 57% of countries
Singapore: stronger English proficiency (700 vs 500).
Climate pleasantness
Numbeo Climate Index 2026
Singapore
57.5
Worse than 91% of countries
Taiwan
83.9
Better than 60% of countries
Taiwan: more pleasant climate rating (83.9 vs 57.5).
Not comparable for this pair
- Human Development Index: UNDP doesn't score one of these countries.
- GDP per person (PPP): No comparable PPP figure for one of these countries.
- Life expectancy: No recent life-expectancy figure for one of these countries.
Quick answers
Is Singapore cheaper than Taiwan?
Numbeo's 2026 cost-of-living index (NYC = 100) puts Singapore at 87.7 and Taiwan at 49.7. Taiwan is about 43% cheaper overall.
Is Singapore or Taiwan safer?
On the Global Peace Index (lower = more peaceful), Singapore scores 1.36 and Taiwan scores 1.69. Singapore ranks as the more peaceful of the two.
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