Digital Nomad in Singapore: the best apps for living and working

Maps and Navigation

Citymapper
The best choice for those who actively use public transport. The app takes into account ticket costs, travel time, and even shows which subway car is best to board.

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Google Maps
An indispensable assistant in a big city: it shows routes for the metro, buses, taxis, walking, and even bicycles. Works perfectly in Singapore.

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SIM Cards and Internet

Singtel Prepaid
The main operator in Singapore. The app makes it easy to top up your balance, choose an internet package, and track expenses. A reliable option for long-term stays.

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M1 Prepaid
An operator whose app allows you to top up your balance, connect internet packages, and track expenses. A convenient option for travelers and digital nomads.

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Stores

Lazada
The #1 online supermarket in Singapore. The app allows you to order groceries, household chemicals, and even home goods with delivery right to your door. Convenient search, regular discounts, and promotions make it a must-have for those who value their time.

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FairPrice
A national supermarket chain. Through the app, you can not only order groceries but also accumulate bonuses, track sales, and find the nearest store. A great option for saving money.

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Shopee
A Singaporean marketplace where you can find literally everything: electronics, clothing, accessories, gadgets. Convenient delivery and competitive prices make it the region's equivalent of Amazon.

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Entertainment and Leisure

Klook
Klook is an app for booking excursions, attraction tickets, and tours.

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Eventbrite
A listing of concerts, lectures, workshops, and local events. A great way to stay up to date with the city's cultural life.

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Tripadvisor
Millions of reviews from travelers about restaurants, bars, and attractions. It will help you find the best places for relaxation and dinner.

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Food

Grab
Grab is the #1 app in Southeast Asia, combining taxi services, ride-sharing, transportation, express delivery of groceries, and food delivery.

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Deliveroo
Delivery from premium restaurants and cafes. A great choice for those who like to try something new and more refined.

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Taxis and Transport

Gojek
An app for ordering taxis and delivery, popular in Southeast Asia. In Singapore, it is mainly used for city trips as an alternative to Grab. Rates are often lower, so it is convenient to have both services.

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ComfortDelGro
Classic taxi service with state regulation. Suitable if you need a more traditional service.

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Real Estate 

PropertyGuru
The main platform for finding housing in Singapore: apartments, rooms, condominiums, short-term and long-term rentals. Convenient filters, photos, and real-time prices.

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99.co
A modern app for finding rentals with a map and clear filters. Listings are often more up-to-date than on other platforms.

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Work

JobStreet
The most popular platform for finding jobs in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Suitable for freelancers, contractors, and digital nomads looking for projects.

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Wantedly
An app for finding startup vacancies and creative jobs. Focuses on young companies and networking.

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