SINGAPORE: Malaysia is the cheapest place in the world to employ expatriates. Malaysia saw one of the most dramatic falls in average expatriate pay package compared to the previous year, keeping it rooted to the bottom of the 40-country list. Meanwhile, the average expatriate pay package in Singapore has shrunk by over US$12,000, and is now at US$223,095, down from US$235,545 in 2016. “This is due to lower salaries offered as well as a fall in the costs of various benefits. ECA International said Japan is the most expensive place in the world to employ expatriates.

Source: New Strait Times May 28, 2018 06:22 UTC