Digital Nomad Singapore Guide 2025: Where to cowork, stay and socialise

Post on August 7, 2025

Thinking about packing your bags and setting up shop in Singapore, or simply curious about what a month here might cost you?

As Singapore gears up to celebrate its National Day, there’s no better time to explore what makes this city a rising star for digital nomads. A gateway to Southeast Asia with fast Wi-Fi, great weather, and one of the most efficient transport systems in the world, Singapore is a top pick for dynamic, location-independent professionals. Whether you’re staying for a month or just passing through, this guide will help you hit the ground running with the best coworking spaces, accommodation picks, SIM card hacks, and social hubs.

Here’s everything you need to know to thrive as a digital nomad in Singapore.

💸 What does a month in Singapore cost? (A digital nomad’s breakdown)

Singapore may have a reputation for being pricey, but with smart planning, it’s possible to enjoy the city comfortably, especially if you’re combining work with travel. Here’s a rough cost breakdown for a month-long stay:

Coworking access: With a workbuddy membership, you get flexible access to over 50 coworking spaces across the city, including premium providers like WeWork and JustCo. Plans start from S$129/month for 5 visits (Lite Plan) or S$299/month for unlimited hot desking, perfect if you’re working full-time or part-time while exploring. There’s also a day pass option for S$30/day.

Coliving or accommodation: Expect to spend S$1,500–S$2,800/month on coliving spaces like Habyt, Figment, or lyf one-north. These often include amenities, flexible leases, and built-in community perks.

Public transport: The MRT and bus system is reliable, affordable and cashless-friendly. Budget around S50-S$100/month for an EZ-Link card or contactless debit card payments. If you ride occasionally, even less.

Food: A typical hawker centre meal costs S$4–S$7, while cafes range from S$12–S$20 per meal. With a mix of local fare and splurges, expect to spend S$500–S$800/month on food.

SIM card and data: Tourist SIMs from providers like Singtel or StarHub cost around S$12–S$30 for 100GB and local calls, valid for 30 days.

Estimated total: S$2,200–S$4,000/month, depending on your lifestyle, which isn’t far off from major nomad cities like Tokyo, Seoul, or even Lisbon.

Want to dive deeper into finding the perfect workspace? Check out our detailed guide on The best coworking spaces in Singapore: 2025 guide.

🧑‍💻 Where to work: Best coworking spaces for digital nomads

Singapore’s coworking scene is vast, but with the workbuddy app, you get flexible access to over 50 workspaces islandwide – perfect for freelancers, remote teams, and solo entrepreneurs who want a productive, inspiring desk wherever they are. Here are our top picks for digital nomads in Singapore:

1. Crane Joo Chiat
Tucked away in a postcard-perfect shophouse in the colourful east, Crane offers a creative, café-style vibe with lush greenery, high ceilings, and a calendar full of wellness events and creative workshops. It’s perfect for creatives or anyone who wants to work and play in Joo Chiat, a culturally rich neighbourhood in the city.

2. JustCo Marina Square
A sleek, central location with hot desks, meeting rooms, and communal spaces ideal for productivity bursts between museum visits or Marina Bay strolls. Located just minutes from City Hall MRT, with plenty of food options around.

3. The Work Boulevard, Collyer Quay
An aesthetic, boutique-style coworking space that balances focus with wellbeing. Expect sea views, a full-service café by Common Man Coffee Roasters, and Singlish-named meeting rooms like “Atas Assembly” and “Lah Lounge.”

4. The Co. Duxton
A community-focused space in the heart of Duxton Hill, one of Singapore’s most charming neighbourhoods. The Co. combines stylish interiors with regular events and wellness activities. Great for creative freelancers and founders seeking a balanced space to focus and connect.

5. WeWork Anson 
Looking for a professional work setting with corporate-grade amenities? WeWork Anson delivers. Located in the downtown core, it offers ergonomic workstations, focus zones, free-flow coffee and skyline views – ideal for virtual meetings or deep work days.

💡 Tip: Try a free one-week workbuddy trial to test different neighbourhoods and vibes before committing to your favourite space. Use the app to filter by location, amenities, and event access to build your ideal remote week.

Curious to see what workspaces are available on workbuddy? Our workbuddy member Sarah shares her experience trying 5 different coworking spaces in a week

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📱Staying connected: SIM Cards and Wi-Fi

Singapore’s connectivity is world-class. You’ll find free public Wi-Fi in many malls and MRT stations, but for seamless access, pick up a prepaid SIM from Singtel, StarHub, or M1 at the airport. Most start at S$12 for 100GB with unlimited incoming calls and mobile hotspot options.

Prefer eSIMs? Apps like Airalo and Holafly offer region-wide data plans that work across Southeast Asia, ideal for multi-country trips.

🏠 Where to stay: Digital nomad-friendly accommodation

Whether you’re looking for budget-friendly coliving or design-forward boutique stays, Singapore has it covered:

lyf one-north: A coliving space made for creatives and entrepreneurs, right in the heart of the city’s innovation hub.

Ann Siang House: A boutique hotel close to Duxton Hill and Chinatown, with fast Wi-Fi and work-friendly lounges.

Wanderlust Hotel (Little India): Great for remote workers looking for character-filled stays and nearby cafés.

Proximity to MRT stations is key to get around seamlessly and affordably. Neighbourhoods like Tiong Bahru, Chinatown, Bugis and Joo Chiat strike a balance between city access and local charm.

Want to live, work and stay in the east? Here are the best coworking spaces in Singapore’s east side (2025 Edition).

🍜 Where to eat and recharge

Ready to fuel up and explore Singapore’s food scene? You’re in for a treat. Singapore is a food lover’s paradise, and there’s no better way to understand the city than through its hawker centres and coffee shops:

• Maxwell Food Centre or Lau Pa Sat for hawker classics like chicken rice or laksa (our personal favourites)
• Common Man Coffee Roasters for brunch and excellent coffee (also available in several coworking spaces on workbuddy!)
• Tiong Bahru Bakery for a croissant-fuelled work session
• Duxton Hill or Amoy Street for happy hour meetups and dinners with fellow nomads, with everything from izakayas to Mediterranean bites

🫱🏽‍🫲🏽 Social hubs & community spaces

Working remotely doesn’t have to mean working alone. Singapore is brimming with community-led events and welcoming venues where you can meet fellow nomads, creatives, and locals:

• Monk’s Brew Club is a cozy east-side café bar in Joo Chiat that transforms into a lively event space, hosting weekly trivia nights, industry panels, and casual mixers.
• The Co. Duxton for wellness workshops, community breakfasts, and themed networking sessions.
• Crane Club events for creative workshops and local networking
• The Hive for industry panels, mixers, and cofounder speed-dating sessions

💡Tip: Many workbuddy spaces host in-house events – check the workbuddy app calendar for free-to-attend panels, workshops and mixers.

Are you a hustler by day, spiritual seeker by night? These wellness-centric coworking spaces in Singapore will not disappoint.

Singapore: A smart setup for digital nomads

As the world embraces more flexible ways of living and working, Singapore is one of the few cities that blends world-class infrastructure with a lifestyle that’s easy, vibrant, and safe.

With workbuddy, you can build your ideal week: Monday in a downtown hub, Wednesday in a quiet neighbourhood pod, Friday at a breezy eastside café-style space. Wherever you go, your desk is waiting.

Try workbuddy for free and start coworking your way through Singapore!