Singapore Liechtenstein

Updated 2026-06-01

Singapore

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

S$5,800 /mo

Liechtenstein

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

CHF6,000 /mo

Avg. salary: -41% Singapore vs Liechtenstein

Neither Singapore nor Liechtenstein has a statutory minimum wage, relying instead on collective bargaining or sectoral agreements. Average salaries are lower in Singapore at $4,539/mo compared to $7,655/mo in Liechtenstein.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Singapore and Liechtenstein
Metric	Singapore	Liechtenstein	Diff
Avg. gross salary /mo	S$5,800 /mo $4,539.05	CHF6,000 /mo $7,655.01	-40.7%
Avg. net salary /mo	S$4,930 /mo $3,858.19	N/A/mo	—
Median individual income /yr	S$66,000 /yr $51,651.28	CHF84,500 /yr $107,808.11	-52.1%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Singapore is higher.

Work Week

Singapore: 44 hrs/wk standard

Max 44 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Employment Act caps at 44 hours/week (8 hrs/day for 5-day week, or 9 hrs/day for fewer days). Overtime pay at 1.5x hourly basic rate, applies to non-workmen earning up to SGD 2,600/mo and workmen earning up to SGD 4,500/mo. Maximum overtime: 72 hours/month.
Liechtenstein: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Liechtenstein's labor law (Arbeitsgesetz) largely mirrors Swiss standards. The standard contractual workweek is typically 40-42 hours. Maximum working time and overtime provisions follow cantonal-equivalent arrangements. German is the official language.

What This Means for Workers

Standard work weeks differ: Singapore mandates 44 hours while Liechtenstein mandates 40 hours.

See this comparison from Liechtenstein's perspective: Liechtenstein vs Singapore

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much less does the average worker earn in Singapore compared to Liechtenstein?

The average gross salary in Singapore is S$5,800/mo ($4,539.05 USD), compared to CHF6,000/mo ($7,655.01 USD) in Liechtenstein. In USD terms, workers in Singapore earn approximately 69% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Singapore and Liechtenstein is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Liechtenstein earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Singapore.

How do work hours compare between Singapore and Liechtenstein?

Singapore has a longer standard work week at 44 hours, compared to 40 hours in Liechtenstein. Workers in Singapore work 44 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Liechtenstein working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.