{"id":10480,"date":"2026-07-08T19:18:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T11:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=10480"},"modified":"2026-07-08T21:49:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T13:49:01","slug":"expats-guide-tiong-bahru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/expats-guide-tiong-bahru.html","title":{"rendered":"An Expat\u2019s 2026 Guide To Tiong Bahru Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This expat guide about Tiong Bahru, Singapore, will explain the plentiful housing, shopping, entertainment, educational, and healthcare options this neighborhood has to offer. This central southern community in Singapore has charm and history worth your consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the end of this article, you\u2019ll have a much better understanding of the quaint appeal Tiong Bahru has for expats and digital nomads. We always suggest knowing all your options including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/international-health-insurance-singapore-expats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, though, and highly recommend looking into more of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/an-expats-guide-to-living-in-singapore-best-areas-to-live\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best places to live in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Introducing Tiong Bahru to Expats in Singapore<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30494 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cyclist-passing-white-concrete-apartments-in-tiong-bahru-daylight.webp\" alt=\"Image of Cyclist Passing White Concrete Apartments In Tiong Bahru Daylight with text overlay of &quot;Introducing Tiong Bahru to Expats in Singapore&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cyclist-passing-white-concrete-apartments-in-tiong-bahru-daylight.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cyclist-passing-white-concrete-apartments-in-tiong-bahru-daylight-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cyclist-passing-white-concrete-apartments-in-tiong-bahru-daylight-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cyclist-passing-white-concrete-apartments-in-tiong-bahru-daylight-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cyclist-passing-white-concrete-apartments-in-tiong-bahru-daylight-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiong Bahru is one of the oldest residential areas in Singapore, and it may appeal to expats for its historical feel. Tiong Bahru is south of River Valley, west of Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar, north of Bukit Merah, and east of Alexandra. It has plenty of stores, parks, restaurants, and schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>History and Background of Tiong Bahru<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiong Bahru became the first public housing estate in Singapore in the 1920s. It has architectural, cultural, and historical significance to the area. Before the first estates were built, there was a burial ground created in the area, which gave the area its name, \u201cNew Cemetery.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In its early days, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eresources.nlb.gov.sg\/infopedia\/articles\/SIP_1700_2010-08-11.html?s=tiong%20bahru\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiong Bahru<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had hilly patches and swampy lowlands, and it was used for cultivation. When the first housing accommodations were erected in 1920, however, the hills were leveled, the swamps covered with sand, and the cemetery was moved to Bukit Brown Cemetery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years, the housing units have gone through several renewals and expansions, and today the housing has a blend of imported and local styles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Living in Tiong Bahru in 2026 as an Expat<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For expats wanting to live in Tiong Bahru, some of the housing locations you may consider include Tiong Bahru Estate, The Regency at Tiong Bahru, and Tiong Bahru Road. Rentals and sales are available at each location, though as an expat, you can\u2019t buy a landed property unless approved by the LDAU.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LDAU is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.sla.gov.sg\/ldau1\/MainPage.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Land Dealings Approval Unit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it may be easier to simply buy or rent a home or apartment without land.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgeprop.sg\/condo-apartment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">price estimates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for these apartment and condominium complexes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tiong Bahru Estate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Average sales price for apartments and condominiums at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiongbahru.sg\/tiong-bahru-estate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is S$1,289-1,628 (USD $1,000-1,265) per square foot, and the average rental price is S$5.40 (USD $3.99) a month per square foot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Regency at Tiong Bahru<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Average sales prices for condominiums at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyguru.com.sg\/project\/the-regency-at-tiong-bahru-142\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Regency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are S$2,520-2,693 (USD $1,958-2,093) per square foot, and average rental prices are S$5.60 (USD $4.14) a month per square foot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tiong Bahru Road<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The cost to rent a non-landed property on Tiong Bahru Road can range from S$3.26 (USD $2.41) a month per square foot to S$5.26 (USD $3.89) a month per square foot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-45' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Singapore_5.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner Singapore 5\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Tiong Bahru Tips For Expats in 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As expats move to Singapore, there may be things that take you by surprise, such as how incredibly humid it is so close to the equator and how clean the cities are (thanks to very strict cleanliness laws with fines that <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enforced). To help you out, Pacific Prime has some tips for expats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check them out here:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Smart House Hunting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Get a short-term lease for the first few months of your stay in Singapore. This way, you can shop around in the areas (such as Tiong Bahru) to find the right neighborhood before you get locked into a long-term lease that breaks the budget.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Learn the Laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Singapore is strict about its litter laws (you\u2019ll be fined S$300 or USD $222 the first time you drop something on the ground) and more, so know the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/singapore\/local-laws-and-customs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">basic laws<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before you go.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pass on the Right<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: When you\u2019re on escalators, if you\u2019re standing, stand on the <\/span><b>left, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not the right. In Singapore, people pass on the right.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Alcohol Has a Bedtime<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: There\u2019s a law that prohibits the sale of alcohol at supermarkets, convenience stores, and petrol stations from 10:30 pm \u2013 7:00 am, so if you want to drink during those hours, plan to drink at home.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Dining and Entertainment In Tiong Bahru in 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to dining and entertainment in Tiong Bahru for expats and digital nomads, there are quite a few options. Among the most highly rated are the restaurants The Butcher\u2019s Wife, Hitoyoshi Group, Sushiro, Riverside Grilled Fish, and Bibigo Kitchen.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebutcherswifesg.com\/\"><b>The Butcher\u2019s Wife<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a gluten-free European restaurant with a natural wine bar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hitoyoshigroup.com\/\"><b>Hitoyoshi Group<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This features over 100 varieties of authentic Japanese cuisine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SushiroSingapore\/\"><b>Sushiro<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This restaurant at the Tiong Bahru Plaza mall has a popular conveyor belt sushi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Riverside Grilled Fish: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Chinese restaurant is highly rated at the Tiong Bahru Plaza<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1R0DEt8eV9iJxmE1a0dth_kMRrdoxcgkr\/view\"><b>Bibigo Kitchen<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a pick-up or delivery kitchen that features authentic and healthy Korean food<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main shopping center in Tiong Bahru is the Tiong Bahru Plaza. This trendy neighborhood retail center has a variety of stores, services, and restaurants. If it\u2019s grocery shopping you\u2019re looking for, you won\u2019t want to miss the dozen supermarkets on Seng Poh Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the Plaza\u2019s most highly rated stores are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WelciaBHG.SG\/\"><b>Welcia-BHG<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Japanese cosmetic store on the second floor is perfect for all your health and beauty needs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/blueribbonflorist\/\"><b>Blue Ribbon Florist &amp; Gifts<\/b><\/a><b>: T<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">his florist shop on floor B1 provides affordable, quality, and fresh flowers for all occasions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owndays.com\/sg\/en\"><b>OWNDAYS<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This obstetrics store has over 500 locations and phenomenal reviews if you\u2019re ever in need of new glasses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kiddypalace.com.sg\/\"><b>Kiddy Palace<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This toy store not only sells toys for children but also maternity clothing, children\u2019s clothing, and bath accessories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the local supermarkets:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Qi Fa Departmental Stall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is a grocery store on the fourth floor of the Tiong Bahru Food Centre on Seng Poh Road<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>#01-48 Grocery Store<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These groceries are sold on the first floor of the Tiong Bahru Food Centre on Seng Poh Road<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hup Seng<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This grocery store is located at 55 Tiong Bahru Road<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leo\u2019s Indian Grocery Shop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This store is located at 126C Kim Tian Road<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-44' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Singapore_4.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner Singapore 4\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Cultural and Recreational Activities in Tiong Bahru<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most popular recreational activities in Tiong Bahru is the Tiong Bahru Park. It has several playgrounds, including its famous tilting train, a dog park, allotment gardens, walking paths, and a fitness corner. Other cultural activities include Tiong Bahru Pottery and Yoga Movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some more cultural and recreational activities to check out in Tiong Bahru:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/gardens-parks-and-nature\/parks-and-nature-reserves\/tiong-bahru-park\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiong Bahru Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: There are a ton of parks in Tiong Bahru, in fact, making it a very family-friendly area with great walking space.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytimefitness.sg\/gyms\/sg-0084\/tiong-bahru-plaza-south-west\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anytime Fitness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This gym is at the Tiong Bahru Plaza<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiongbahrupottery.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiong Bahru Pottery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This center has pottery classes for children and adults<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogamovement.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga Movement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This yoga center has tons of classes from the basics to slow flow to power flow to HIIT yoga to zen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Education and Healthcare in Tiong Bahru<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiong Bahru has access to some of the very top-notch healthcare available in the world, no exaggeration. Being next door to the 8th-best academic hospital is a big reason why. Education is also stellar in Tiong Bahru with a wide variety of primary, secondary, and tertiary schools close by.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Education in Tiong Bahru for Expats<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are quite a few preschools and kindergartens in Tiong Bahru for young students, and while there aren\u2019t any international schools directly in Tiong Bahru, expats can find both Ascensia International School and Arts Kidz International Pte Ltd just a few streets away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are only a few of the highly-rated institutions in Tiong Bahru, but there are many more:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/orangeacademy.com.sg\/contact\/\"><b>The Orange Academy<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This preschool has excellent reviews and strives to cultivate its students to become bilingual in English and Mandarin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hiart.com.sg\/\"><b>HiArt<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This educational institution empowers human creativity and imagination in a variety of art media, including painting, dance, and much more<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simplyeducation.com.sg\/\"><b>Simply Education<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This education center has classes in mathematics, science, English, and Chinese for primary and secondary students<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aais.edu.sg\/\"><b>Ascensia International School<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ascensia offers international graduate courses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/artskidz.com.sg\/\"><b>Arts Kidz International Pte Ltd<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This art institution believes in creative learning to develop a creative child<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-43' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Singapore_3.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner Singapore 3\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Healthcare in Tiong Bahru for Expats<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiong Bahru is next door to Singapore\u2019s General Hospital, one of the highest-ranking medical institutions in the world, making Tiong Bahru an ideal location for expats and digital nomads who want the best care. Just north in Tanglin are two international hospitals if you prefer those facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some links to each of the above-mentioned hospitals in the area:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgh.com.sg\/\"><b>Singapore General Hospital<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This hospital ranks as the 8th best academic medical center in the world!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chi-health.com.sg\/\"><b>Complete Healthcare International<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These medical professionals have global experience and advanced medical testing and diagnostics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.betterfamilyhealth.org\/md-international-medical-centre.html\"><b>MD International Medical Centre<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a holistic international general practice medical clinic<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>When it comes to moving as an expatriate, it\u2019s essential to always consider your health insurance options.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make it easy, Pacific Prime Singapore is here for you. We offer a wide variety of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/plans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all your needs, including getting you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/international-health-insurance-pacific-prime-insurance-brokers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coverage no matter what country you may visit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Be sure to check these out today!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Transportation for Tiong Bahru<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For transportation, there is an MRT railway stop in Tiong Bahru off Tiong Bahru Road and Jln Membina. This can take you east to west and downtown. To simply get around Tiong Bahru, the bus system will likely be your best bet, as there are stops all around the neighborhood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owning your own car will be more expensive and very difficult to park if you don\u2019t own a landed property, which is difficult for expats to acquire. Public transportation will probably be your new best friend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lta.gov.sg\/content\/ltagov\/en\/getting_around\/public_transport\/rail_network.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MRT lines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a great way to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsingapore.com\/travel-guide-tips\/getting-around\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get around Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you need to travel far, and you can check out the bus stops with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbstransit.com.sg\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBS Transit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for everyday use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-42' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Singapore_2.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner singapore 2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Tiong Bahru a good place to live?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2026, Tiong Bahru stands out as one of the best neighborhoods in Singapore, known for its unique blend of heritage charm and modern living. It offers expats and locals a vibrant lifestyle with a mix of dining, culture, and convenient city access.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Tiong Bahru an expensive area?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiong Bahru is regarded as one of the more expensive areas in Singapore, with living costs notably higher than the national average due to its prime location and strong demand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Tiong Bahru known for?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiong Bahru is Singapore\u2019s oldest housing estate, known for its charming blend of heritage and modern life. Long-time residents still occupy its historic flats and shophouses, while younger crowds are drawn to its vibrant food scene, boutique shops, and cultural spots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve now looked at several outstanding features of Tiong Bahru\u2019s eateries, entertainment, supermarkets, schools, and medical centers. If you like what you\u2019re seeing in Tiong Bahru, you might want to read up about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/living-abroad-in-singapore.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living abroad in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prepare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you aren\u2019t sure this is the community for you, we suggest reading our guides about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/expats-guide-tanglin-singapore.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Tanglin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/expats-guide-tanjong-pagar-singapore.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Tanjong Pagar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or the other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-singapore.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best places in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats moving to Singapore will generally need <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/international-health-insurance-singapore-expats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coverage. 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