Retiring from Singapore
Retiring in the Philippines from Singapore
Singapore is about 3.5 hours from Manila. Singaporeans retiring in the Philippines, and Filipinos in Singapore arranging care for a parent at home, both look at care here. This guide explains your insurance when you live abroad, and what Bambu Harmony Living in Tanauan City, Batangas costs in Singapore dollars.
MediShield Life covers treatment in Singapore only
MediShield Life can only be claimed for treatment in Singapore. Citizens who move abroad for good can apply to suspend their premiums, but if they later claim in Singapore, the unpaid premiums must be repaid with interest. Plan for health insurance that covers you in the Philippines.
CareShield Life pays out abroad
CareShield Life benefits are cash payouts for severe disability, not reimbursements, and Singapore citizens can claim them even when they live abroad. Those payouts can help with long-term care costs here. Check the conditions with the Ministry of Health or CPF.
For Filipino families in Singapore
If you are arranging care for a parent in the Philippines, you can start with our free care assessment online from Singapore, talk to a care advisor by phone or email, and visit on a short trip home.
Getting here from Singapore
Nonstop flights from Singapore to Manila take about 3.5 hours, with several flights a day. Bambu Harmony Living is about 1.5 to 2 hours by car from Manila’s NAIA airport.
You can read more about the drive from the airport and the hospitals near us.
What care at Bambu Harmony Living costs
We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Specialized Memory Care, with 24/7 resident support. Monthly rates start at:
- Independent Living: ₱95,000 (about S$1,950)
- Assisted Living: ₱110,000 (about S$2,250)
Converted at the exchange rate of 16 October 2026. Your final rate depends on your care level.
For your estimated care level, start with the free care assessment on the contact page. See also how our costs compare and our guide to the SRRV retirement visa.
Questions
Questions from Singapore
- Does MediShield Life cover me in the Philippines?
- No. MediShield Life can only be claimed for treatment in Singapore. Citizens who move abroad for good can apply to suspend premiums, with repayment and interest if they later claim in Singapore.
- Can I claim CareShield Life while living in the Philippines?
- Yes. CareShield Life pays cash for severe disability, and Singapore citizens can claim it even when they live abroad. Check the conditions with the Ministry of Health or CPF.
- How much does Bambu Harmony Living cost in Singapore dollars?
- Independent Living starts at ₱95,000 a month (about S$1,950) and Assisted Living at ₱110,000 a month (about S$2,250). These are starting rates; your final rate depends on your care level.
Rules change. We checked these facts in October 2026 against the official sources below. Check with the agency before you move.
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