Windwaver Turbocharged August 13 Share August 13 https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/singapore-ranked-most-liveable-city-220000368.html Singapore has maintained its position as the most liveable city in Asia, according to global mobility specialist ECA International in its annual location rating report. "With excellent infrastructure and facilities, low crime rates and little exposure to socio-political tensions, Singapore remains a very attractive location for expatriates," says Mark Harrison, ECA general manager for Asia. "However, other regional locations have improved, and the gap between Singapore and other locations has fallen." ECA's Location Ratings evaluate cities worldwide to assess the overall quality of living for expats in over 500 locations across the globe. The ranking is based on various liveability factors, including availability of health services, housing and utilities, access to a social network, recreational and leisure facilities, infrastructure, climate, personal safety, socio-political tensions and air quality. Hong Kong's overall ranking has fallen in the last five years but remains in the top 10 most liveable Asian cities. Since 2022, Hong Kong's liveability has improved since the final Covid-19 restrictions were removed. In terms of liveability for Asian expatriates, Hong Kong has fallen over the past decade from 17th globally in 2013 to 77th in 2023. "Since political demonstrations in 2014 and protests in 2019, elements of our assessment related to socio-political tensions and freedom of expression have worsened," notes Harrison. "However, Hong Kong still has excellent facilities, infrastructure, recreational options and low crime rates and remains attractive relative to many other locations in the region." Hong Kong is behind Singapore, Japan and Busan in the Korean Republic in ECA's Asian rankings. "The intrinsic risk of disruption caused by typhoons, relatively high levels of pollution and difficulties in obtaining suitable accommodation are factors which count against Hong Kong compared to locations such as Singapore," adds Harrison. Despite facing challenges associated with natural disasters, Tokyo is the second most liveable city for Asian expatriates. Indeed, Tokyo has risen from the 9th spot in 2013 to become the second most liveable city in ECA's latest assessment. Over the past decade, mainland Chinese cities have climbed significantly in the rankings despite losing some of their momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The zero-Covid policy and associated restrictions caused many Chinese cities to fall in our rankings for a couple of years," says Harrison. "But when we look at our current assessment compared to five or ten years ago, we can see that Chinese cities have risen notably in the rankings as living conditions have improved." Some aspects of life continue to be challenging for expatriates in mainland China, such as high levels of pollution, censorship, and suboptimal healthcare facilities. However, improvements in areas such as transport infrastructure and international schooling provision are the reason cities like Shenzhen (137th this year compared to 152nd ten years ago), Xi'an (163rd this year compared to 176th), and Wuhan (up from 160th to 145th) have improved in the rankings. Yangon in Myanmar is the location that has fluctuated most in the rankings over the past 10 years. Between 2013 and 2018, there was a significant improvement in its rankings (from 225th to 208th) following the reinstatement of civilian rule and strong economic growth. However, this progress was reversed when the military seized power again in 2021, and Yangon is now back down to 229th position, lower than it was 10 years ago. Elsewhere in Southeast Asia, there have been small but significant improvements in transport infrastructure, health services and recreational facilities in several locations. These cities have become more attractive to expats, for instance, Jakarta (which moved up from 213th to 196th spot), Phnom Penh (from 200th to 184th) and Hanoi (up from 160th to 144th). Outside of Asia, cities in New Zealand and Australia are the most liveable for Asian expatriates. Wellington and Adelaide are tied in second place alongside Tokyo. Eindhoven in the Netherlands is the highest-rated European city at 7th place, while Vancouver, Canada, has the highest ranking among cities in North America. ↡ Advertisement 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor68 Turbocharged August 13 Share August 13 Yeah lor, why these people queue and jam up the causeway? Too free and burning off their petrol? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playtime Twincharged August 13 Share August 13 Kinda surprising Tokyo was ranked 9 in 2013. I dunno Singapore ranking now anything to do with all the rich ppl looking for refuge park money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic August 13 Share August 13 Most liveable! "for expatriates". Don't miss these 2 words in the article. 4 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yishunite Turbocharged August 13 Share August 13 I agree if all major costs are covered by your expat package Sg damn shiok... coz everywhere else is accessible and cheap as hell for a Sg corporate management salary. I doubt they even spend most weekends here 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun366 Turbocharged August 13 Share August 13 On 8/13/2024 at 4:19 PM, yishunite said: I agree if all major costs are covered by your expat package Sg damn shiok... coz everywhere else is accessible and cheap as hell for a Sg corporate management salary. I doubt they even spend most weekends here Fortress Singapore…ala Shanghai concessions… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inlinefour Twincharged August 13 Share August 13 On 8/13/2024 at 3:49 PM, Volvobrick said: Most liveable! "for expatriates". Don't miss these 2 words in the article. especially hokkien origin with overseas citizenship 🙈🙊🙉 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzleworth Neutral Newbie August 13 Share August 13 Why use 2023 stats? Now is 2024. Looks like it has deteoriated so use last year stats 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator August 14 Share August 14 On 8/14/2024 at 2:24 AM, dazzleworth said: Why use 2023 stats? Now is 2024. Looks like it has deteoriated so use last year stats 2024 haven't come to an end mah. don't have the whole year stats. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged August 14 Share August 14 On 8/13/2024 at 3:49 PM, Volvobrick said: Most liveable! "for expatriates". Don't miss these 2 words in the article. For Expatriates that don't like to have Car,all Expatriates were shocked at the Costs of Cars here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yishunite Turbocharged August 14 Share August 14 On 8/14/2024 at 8:42 PM, ER-3682 said: For Expatriates that don't like to have Car,all Expatriates were shocked at the Costs of Cars here. True story: I once told AMDL that since I bought a car I pay taxes like in her country. Then she did the sums. It turns out I still dont pay taxes like in her country 🤣 Ever since I scared to complain COE high 🤣 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windwaver Turbocharged August 14 Author Share August 14 On 8/14/2024 at 9:14 PM, yishunite said: True story: I once told AMDL that since I bought a car I pay taxes like in her country. Then she did the sums. It turns out I still dont pay taxes like in her country 🤣 Ever since I scared to complain COE high 🤣 Her maths quite good, doesn't mean DL then no brains 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playtime Twincharged August 15 Share August 15 On 8/14/2024 at 9:14 PM, yishunite said: True story: I once told AMDL that since I bought a car I pay taxes like in her country. Then she did the sums. It turns out I still dont pay taxes like in her country 🤣 Ever since I scared to complain COE high 🤣 You should thank her and let her ride your car. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic August 15 Share August 15 (edited) Wah Japan has 4 places. This survey is for East Asia Expats. Is there a survey for poor South East Asian locals? My compensation not so high like expat. Edited August 15 by Jamesc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic August 15 Share August 15 Top 10 most liveable city in Asia for poor South East Asian locals. 1. JB 2 Bangkok 3. Penang 4. Chang Mai 5. KL 6. Taipei 7. Tokyo 8. Hanoi 9. Danang 10. Bogor 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Turbocharged August 17 Share August 17 On 8/15/2024 at 10:35 AM, Jamesc said: Top 10 most liveable city in Asia for poor South East Asian locals. 1. JB 2 Bangkok 3. Penang 4. Chang Mai 5. KL 6. Taipei 7. Tokyo 8. Hanoi 9. Danang 10. Bogor Penang certainly tops JB in terms of cost of living for poor SEA locals Hanoi and Danang is cheaper than Bangkok and Chiang Mai and all four are cheaper than the malaysian cities. However day-to-day communication is easier in malaysia. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic August 17 Share August 17 On 8/17/2024 at 10:42 PM, Sosaria said: Penang certainly tops JB in terms of cost of living for poor SEA locals Hanoi and Danang is cheaper than Bangkok and Chiang Mai and all four are cheaper than the malaysian cities. However day-to-day communication is easier in malaysia. You are exactly right. JB is probably the most expensive of all the places but maybe its the easier and most convenient because its the closest to us. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playtime Twincharged August 18 Share August 18 On 8/14/2024 at 2:24 AM, dazzleworth said: Why use 2023 stats? Now is 2024. Looks like it has deteoriated so use last year stats Not sure your definition of "deteriorated" Capital flight from China has increased in 2024 vs 2023. Many people, desperate locals and foreign looking to leave China. The number of expats that want to come impossible to drop one leh.😅 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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