Cost of living in Singapore is 178% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka)
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| Food | + 66% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 66% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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| Singapore | Colombo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (3,194 ₨) | 1,215 ₨ | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (2,155 ₨) | 1,916 ₨ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (1,451 ₨) | 937 ₨ | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.05 (897 ₨) | 531 ₨ | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.71 (1,264 ₨) | 700 ₨ | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (890 ₨) | 390 ₨ | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (2,981 ₨) | 2,479 ₨ | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (1,253 ₨) | 2,210 ₨ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.22 (714 ₨) | 401 ₨ | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (1,242 ₨) | 602 ₨ | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (7,787 ₨) | 4,485 ₨ | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (627 ₨) | 456 ₨ | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (623 ₨) | 218 ₨ | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 437% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 437% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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| Singapore | Colombo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,645 (1,692,699 ₨) | 231,749 ₨ | + 630% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,241 (939,051 ₨) | 115,917 ₨ | + 710% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $184 (40,705 ₨) | 35,862 ₨ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,888 (860,819 ₨) | 121,224 ₨ | + 610% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,018 (668,204 ₨) | 65,248 ₨ | + 924% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $138 (30,557 ₨) | 16,099 ₨ | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $50 (11,016 ₨) | 4,258 ₨ | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $675 (149,548 ₨) | 164,840 ₨ | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $211 (46,765 ₨) | 52,976 ₨ | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (2,888 ₨) | 3,439 ₨ | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (4,668 ₨) | 1,238 ₨ | + 277% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 48% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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| Singapore | Colombo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (24,499 ₨) | 13,791 ₨ | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (14,040 ₨) | 11,351 ₨ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (32,027 ₨) | 26,954 ₨ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $174 (38,559 ₨) | 14,659 ₨ | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 179% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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| Singapore | Colombo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $164,934 (36,516,688 ₨) | 16,366,200 ₨ | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (624 ₨) | 365 ₨ | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (20,659 ₨) | 4,510 ₨ | + 358% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $41 (9,177 ₨) | 1,744 ₨ | + 426% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 128% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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| Singapore | Colombo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (2,946 ₨) | 628 ₨ | + 369% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (4,230 ₨) | 1,471 ₨ | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (15,282 ₨) | 4,262 ₨ | + 259% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (2,964 ₨) | 1,568 ₨ | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.77 (1,277 ₨) | 883 ₨ | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (2,156 ₨) | 814 ₨ | + 165% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.58 (793 ₨) | 799 ₨ | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 (1,237 ₨) | 310 ₨ | + 300% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (7,172 ₨) | 1,729 ₨ | + 315% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 78% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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| Singapore | Colombo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $52 (11,522 ₨) | 6,664 ₨ | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (6,384 ₨) | 1,811 ₨ | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $215 (47,571 ₨) | 5,750 ₨ | + 727% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $157 (34,658 ₨) | 10,622 ₨ | + 226% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (4,919 ₨) | 2,783 ₨ | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (1,605 ₨) | 923 ₨ | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (2,367 ₨) | 763 ₨ | + 210% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (204,114 ₨) | 179,004 ₨ | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (59 ₨) | 78 ₨ | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $178 (39,408 ₨) | 8,356 ₨ | + 372% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (3,462 ₨) | 4,309 ₨ | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 178% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 697 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
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