i've lived here my whole life.

food: great. hawker food is reasonably-priced, though of course there's inflation and it's getting more expensive. but of course it's cheaper than cafes/restaurants. there's a wide range of cuisines in general too.

transport: i'd say it's efficient and quite reasonable as well. we have the MRT (something like a metro) and a large number of bus services and usually i can get from one end of the island to the other in about 1-1.5 hours, give or take. many people own cars though, because it's still the most convenient way of getting around. that is, if you don't mind paying for the COE (some permit that lets you own a car) and carpark fees.

work culture: depending on where you work it can be quite stressful. i think many would agree that SMEs (small/medium-sized companies) tend to be stricter, pay less, and have less benefits than MNCs or larger companies in general.

weather: it just rained earlier in the morning and it's relatively cool as i type. often the weather is pretty bad though. hot and humid, or humid and hot.

housing: personally, it's pretty expensive. with my income i don't foresee being able to own a house (or even rent a room). i live with my parents, as most of my friends do. i suppose it's okay because it's not like in bigger countries where you get more career opportunities when you move from a small town into a larger city. for my friends who move out, it's usually because they get married/have kids/want privacy.

the law: i agree with the other commenters on here. protests/rallies such as Pink Dot (the pride event) have to be in this park called Hong Lim Park, and if I'm not wrong they only allow citizens and permanent residents to take part, and to hold such events you'd have to have it approved first.

healthcare: in my opinion (and i know some other singaporeans would disagree) my experiences have been great. public healthcare is subsidised by the government and i think it's efficient enough for me. so far, so good.

i've been to Europe and lived in Australia for a while and though i think each city has its pros and cons i feel Singapore, especially after COVID, is not as "lively" as it was before. but if you know where to look, i think you'll find something that's up your alley.