Sector Decision Report

Tourism in Singapore

SingaporeOverall 68Big Mac $5.78 · liveConfidence 90
GO
decision score 77/100
A strong fit — enter Singapore for tourism.
Sector fit 80/100, opportunity 65, risk 17. Market suits budget to mid-market positioning. Driven by Tourism, Safety.
Sector fit
80/100
Decision score
77/100
Opportunity
65/100
Risk
17/100
Big Mac afford.
92/100
796 macs / salary
Positioning
budget to mid-market
purchasing power 45

Market profile

Eight pillars of the environment this decision sits in (0–100).
Global LifePurch. PowerSafetyBusinessOpportunityConsumerMobilityAir Quality

Sector fit — this market

Which sectors this market supports best. Your pick is highlighted.
Tourism
80
Food & Beverage
77
Healthcare
75
Real Estate
72
Luxury Goods
71
Automotive
66
Retail
65
Education
65
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Why — the drivers

what supports or constrains this sector here
Tourism
Tourism supports demand in this market.
short-term positive84
Safety
Safety supports demand in this market.
short-term positive90
Opportunity
Opportunity is adequate but not a standout advantage.
medium-term mixed65

Big Mac · live affordability

The everyday-cost proxy — real prices, The Economist 2026-01-01.
92
AFFORDABILITY /100
Local price
7.45 SGD
USD price
$5.78
Macs / salary
796
Work minutes
13.3
Currency valuation
-5% undervalued

Forecast — 3 scenarios

Market outlook band; probability-weighted.
Conservative
62
p = 23%
Base
68
p = 38%
Growth
74
p = 40%
02

Should you here — or elsewhere?

same sector, ranked across markets
1. Dubai
82
2. Singapore
80
3. Abu Dhabi
78
4. Zurich
74
5. Amsterdam
71
6. Tokyo
70
7. Sydney
70
8. Toronto
68
9. Riyadh
68
10. Shanghai
68
11. Paris
67
12. Seoul
67
03

The call

Why yes

  • Tourism (84) supports demand for tourism.
  • Safety (90) supports demand for tourism.
  • Strong business environment (92) eases setup and operations.
  • High safety (90) supports premium, family and tourist demand.
  • Heavy inbound migration (85) keeps the addressable base growing.
  • Everyday affordability is high — real spending headroom.

Why not

  • No major red flags at the national level.

Recommended strategy

GO. Conditions favour entry now — target a budget to mid-market tourism offer. Decision score 77/100 (fit 80, opportunity 65, risk 17).

Monitor: inflation vs. wage growth · Big Mac releases & currency valuation · tourism trend · competitive supply.