{"id":27762,"date":"2026-01-15T13:07:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T05:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=27762"},"modified":"2026-01-15T13:07:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T05:07:34","slug":"health-insurance-cost-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/health-insurance-cost-in-singapore.html","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does Health Insurance Cost in Singapore?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average cost of an individual international health insurance plan in Singapore was <\/span><b>USD 6,855 (approximately SGD 8,801)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Expats in Singapore are not eligible for public health insurance. They must either rely on an employer-provided plan or buy a private plan on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you an expat moving to Singapore?\u00a0 Are you unsure of what the average premium is for health insurance in the country? The insurance experts at Pacific Prime have created this guide to help you understand what you can expect to pay for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/international-health-insurance-singapore-expats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will share the average health insurance costs in Singapore, explain the factors that affect insurance premiums, and more. Keep reading to learn more, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here for a free health insurance quote<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Insurance Costs in Singapore for Expats<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27766 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/people-relaxing-on-benches-near-a-fountain-in-singapore-during-daytime.webp\" alt=\"Image of People Relaxing On Benches Near A Fountain In Singapore During Daytime with text overlay of &quot;Health Insurance Costs in Singapore for Expats&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/people-relaxing-on-benches-near-a-fountain-in-singapore-during-daytime.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/people-relaxing-on-benches-near-a-fountain-in-singapore-during-daytime-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/people-relaxing-on-benches-near-a-fountain-in-singapore-during-daytime-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/people-relaxing-on-benches-near-a-fountain-in-singapore-during-daytime-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/people-relaxing-on-benches-near-a-fountain-in-singapore-during-daytime-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of health insurance for expats in Singapore will vary depending on their private health insurance provider and plan. Expats are not eligible for the public health insurance, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moh.gov.sg\/managing-expenses\/schemes-and-subsidies\/medishield-life\/medishield-life\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MediSheild Life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and must purchase their own private health insurance from a local or international provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats working in Singapore on an S-pass or a work permit may have their employers provide health insurance for them. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/work-permit-for-foreign-worker\/sector-specific-rules\/medical-insurance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Manpower<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires this employer-provided health insurance to meet the following requirements:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An annual claim limit of at least $60,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copayment of 75% by insurers and 25% by employers for claim amounts above $15,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats who are not employed in Singapore will have to seek health insurance coverage on their own. Expats in Singapore can expect to pay more for their health insurance in Singapore, as private health insurance premiums are higher in the country than in most other Asian countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Health Insurance Costs in Singapore<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the average annual international health insurance premium for an individual policy in Singapore was <\/span><b>USD 6,855 (approximately SGD 8,801).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The annual average cost for a family policy was <\/span><b>USD $19,879 (approximately SGD 25,521) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the same year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prices for health insurance plans differ across insurance companies. Private health insurance plans from local providers may be less expensive than international health insurance providers, but they offer less geographical coverage and may offer lower maximum limits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private health insurance rates can rise or fall annually. Pacific Prime\u2019s data shows us a<\/span><b> 2% decrease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in individual and family international health insurance premiums for Singapore from 2023 to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but a large <\/span><b>increase <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from 2020 to 2021 of <\/span><b>22.6%.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-20' 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_Asia_1.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p>-->\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_1.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparing Singapore Health Insurance Costs to Other Asian Countries<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore ranks high for average international health insurance costs in Asia, with only Hong Kong having more expensive health insurance premiums. The table below illustrates the cost of private health insurance in Singapore compared to other Asian countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<h3><b>Individual International Health Insurance Annual Premiums in Asia<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Country<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Average Premium (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hong Kong<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $8,339 (around SGD 10,706)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $6,855 (around SGD 8,801)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $5,915 (around SGD 7,594)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taiwan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $5,710 (around SGD 7,331)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $5,228 (around SGD 6,712)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Korea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $5,226 (around SGD 6,709)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $4,969 (around SGD 6,379)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $4,715 (around SGD 6,053)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $4,547 (around SGD 5,838)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore is also ranked the second most expensive Asian country for family health insurance premiums. We have compared average costs of family health insurance premiums across Asia in the table below.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<h3><b>Family International Health Insurance Annual Premiums in Asia<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Country<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Average Premium (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hong Kong<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $23,558 (around SGD 30,244)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $19,879 (around SGD 25,521)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $19,188 (around SGD 24,634)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thailand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $18,027 (around SGD 23,144)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taiwan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $15,891 (around SGD 20,401)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $14,670 (around SGD 18,834)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Korea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $14,660 (around SGD 18,821)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $13,889 (around SGD 17,831)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $13,016 (around SGD 16,710)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $12,505 (around SGD 16,054)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These average costs are proprietary data collected by Pacific Prime through their experience with helping expats find health insurance solutions that work for them.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-21' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_2.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors That Affect Health Insurance Costs in Singapore<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors that affect health insurance costs in Singapore can include age and health history, coverage level of your plan, your deductible, and more. Public health insurance and private health insurance will have different factors that affect their costs for expats.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Your Age: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your age will affect your insurance premium due to insurance providers charging more for older individuals. This is due to the higher financial risk associated with insuring older individuals.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>The Number of Your Dependents: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of dependents in your household (if you have them) will directly affect your insurance premium by increasing it per dependent.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>The Coverage Level of Your Plan: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plans with high levels of coverage and high annual maximum limits will always cost more than basic plans that only offer emergency coverage. This includes plans with specialized coverage like outpatient, vision, and dental.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Your Deductible: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you choose a low, medium, or high deductible will directly affect your premium. Your deductible is the amount the policyholder pays before the insurance company begins to pay. High deductible plans cost less than low deductible plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Your Health History: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your health history, including any pre-existing conditions, will affect your health insurance premiums. Some insurance providers won\u2019t cover your pre-existing condition, or if they do, they will at a higher premium.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Your Income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For public health insurance, your monthly contributions will depend on your income. Employed expats will have their monthly contributions taken out of their paychecks, while self-employed expats will have to pay based on their income.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about the factors that affect the cost of health insurance, download our guide, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/cost-of-health-insurance-2024\">The Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2024<\/a>.<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-22' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_3.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 3\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Reduce Private Health Insurance Costs in Singapore<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats in Singapore interested in securing a private health insurance plan can help keep their annual or monthly premiums affordable by comparing plans from different providers, customizing their coverage, and choosing a high-deductible plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Compare a Variety of Plans from Different Providers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare a variety of plans from different private health insurance providers before you choose a plan. You may find a plan that has higher coverage for a better price than one from a different health insurance provider. You can use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free quote tools <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to help compare plans more efficiently.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When comparing separate plans, make sure you analyze the geographical coverage, annual limits, benefits covered, and exclusions. Take your time with this step so you don\u2019t miss any key points. Comparing plans can help you find the most affordable solution for your health insurance needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Customize Your Health Insurance Coverage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t pay for coverage you don\u2019t need, and customize your coverage in your health insurance plan. Are you unsure if you\u2019ll need vision coverage? Don\u2019t choose a plan with vision riders. If you don\u2019t think you\u2019ll need outpatient coverage, choose inpatient-coverage-only plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Choose a High-Deductible Health Insurance Plan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a high-deductible plan can lower your annual or monthly premium. With a high-deductible plan, the insurance company will pay less upfront and shift more of the financial risk to the policyholder. This can help keep your health insurance premiums more affordable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-23' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_4.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 4\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does Singapore have expensive healthcare?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare can be expensive in Singapore, especially for expats, as they are not eligible for government-subsidized medical care. The high prices of healthcare in Singapore are largely due to the high-quality and modern equipment, facilities, and highly specialized doctors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can expats receive free healthcare in Singapore?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats cannot receive free healthcare in Singapore. An expat receiving medical care in Singapore will either have to pay out of pocket or use their private health insurance coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are foreigners eligible for public health insurance in Singapore?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreigners are not eligible for public health insurance in Singapore. The public health insurance, Medishield Life, is only available for Singaporean citizens and permanent residents. Expats may receive employer-provided health insurance, but this generally only covers up to a limited amount.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does expat health insurance cost in Singapore?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expat health insurance in Singapore can vary in price depending on the plan. Individual expats in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paid an average of USD 6,855 (approximately SGD 8,801) annually for international health insurance. Families paid an average of USD $19,879 (approximately SGD 25,521)<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the same year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can expats get health insurance in Singapore?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats can get health insurance in Singapore through private health insurance providers or their employers. Private health insurance providers can be local or international, and offer short-term or long-term coverage. Working expats will have their health insurance provided automatically for them.\u00a0<\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats in Singapore must purchase their own private health insurance plan as they are not eligible for public health insurance coverage. Expats with an S-pass or working permit may have their health insurance provided through their employer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you ready to begin shopping for your private health insurance plan for Singapore? Contact the insurance experts at Pacific Prime. We partner with a diverse range of top international health insurance providers in Singapore and across the globe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are brokers with over 20 years of experience in providing insurance solutions to expats and digital nomads worldwide. We can help you understand insurance quotes and plans and offer our unbiased advice. If you\u2019d like to compare plans on your own, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feel free to use our free quote generator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to read more helpful guides on health insurance costs for expats, check out our articles below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/health-insurance-cost-in-japan.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Does Health Insurance Cost in Japan?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/health-insurance-cost-in-malaysia.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Does Health Insurance Cost in Malaysia?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-24' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_5.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 5\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The average cost of an individual international health insurance plan in Singapore was USD 6,855 (approximately SGD 8,801) in 2025. Expats in Singapore are not eligible for public health insurance. They must either rely on an employer-provided plan or buy a private plan on their own. 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