I'm considering Singapore as my next destination for life and work. The past 4 years I spent in China, which is coming to an end by September. I noticed there are plenty of topics and useful information around, I'm reading them 1 by 1, but even so, I would still kindly ask for some basic stuff which could help me.
By profession I am an artist, graphic designer, photographer, digital artist and I've got experience. 10 years to be exact. Also, I spent lots of time as a teacher of the aforementioned, including art history and English (business English). As for languages spoken, besides English, that's French, Italian, Chinese Mandarin (daily talk) and a few other Eastern European languages. I lived in many countries.
1) The working visa process: How long does it usually take and is it complex?
2) Job: How hard is it to find one (for my portfolio), what are the legal practices with contracts and are there any special details to take care of? (for instance~ worker's rights, employer's duties etc.)
3) Salary: I know it's a very general question, however, I need to know how much is the minimum salary for a foreign professional? (design, art, teaching, photography, advertising)
4) Prices: Yes, I know they're high, but don't know how high. By this I mean real estate rent, food, transport and basic daily needs?
5) Health insurance: I heard it's good. Is it covered by the employer, how much does it cover and are there any extra expenses? I consider this to be quite important.
There are many other questions, though at this point I'd be very happy just to get answers to some of these

All best,
Al