Just wish to share this.
I am not rich, just a working class bloke like most other people. Life in Singapore was comfortable for me - lots of friends, relatives, and hence connections. No political inclinations, no racial/ethnic or religious issues growing up either. I mixed freely with every creed and race. Life was blissful. Even NS was fun, yes, fun. Singapore is a very very safe country. People are law-abiding and society is orderly. I emigrated because it is crowded. Granted, almost every city/urban-centre is crowded, but within her borders, Singapore is really cramped-in and weekend activities aren't exactly pleasant. Apart from this, Peesai is livable, somewhat expensive too, but one can avoid the expensive venues.
Cheers!