Lee Hsien Loong inherited the post of prime minister from his father, Lee Kuan Yew, thanks to whom Singaporean economics made a rapid start. The son continues the politics of his father. He has the highest salary among all the leaders of the world: it is $2.2 million a year ($147,000 a month, $7,350 a day). The premier himself thinks that his salary is “fair and realistic.” The total budget of the country’s government, which includes 31 people, is $53 million annually.

Lee Hsien Loong’s salary used to be bigger, but due to popular discontent, it was reduced by 36%. But the prime minister still earns more than the heads of Canada, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, and Australia together.

The minimum monthly wage in Singapore is not limited by law. By unofficial data, it is approximately $1,000.