Cost of living in Singapore is 12% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 43% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (CHF 10) | CHF 28 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $8 (CHF 5.00) | CHF 13 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.00 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 1.74 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.77 (CHF 3.78) | CHF 9 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.73 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 3.61 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.64 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 4.42 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.81 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 2.93 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.77 (CHF 3.13) | CHF 2.44 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (CHF 21) | CHF 14 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.91 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 3.46 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.60 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 2.73 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is about the same as in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,632 (CHF 4,348) | CHF 3,818 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,551 (CHF 2,984) | CHF 3,096 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $216 (CHF 141) | CHF 165 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,071 (CHF 2,669) | CHF 2,213 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,007 (CHF 1,972) | CHF 1,673 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $139 (CHF 91) | CHF 121 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $49 (CHF 32) | CHF 55 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $681 (CHF 447) | CHF 547 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $157 (CHF 103) | CHF 180 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $22 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 27% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $107 (CHF 70) | CHF 96 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (CHF 42) | CHF 58 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $159 (CHF 104) | CHF 123 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $195 (CHF 128) | CHF 193 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 21% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (CHF 102,387) | CHF 34,446 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.86 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 1.89 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $84 (CHF 55) | CHF 70 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $42 (CHF 27) | CHF 34 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 38% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (CHF 13) | CHF 29 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $80 (CHF 52) | CHF 129 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (CHF 9) | CHF 9 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.63 (CHF 3.69) | CHF 4.29 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $11 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.10 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.51 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 4.48 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 (CHF 3.66) | CHF 4.59 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $40 (CHF 26) | CHF 42 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 30% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Singapore | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (CHF 36) | CHF 84 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (CHF 17) | CHF 43 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $213 (CHF 139) | CHF 119 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $126 (CHF 83) | CHF 130 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (CHF 14) | CHF 23 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $8 (CHF 4.94) | CHF 4.90 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (CHF 604) | CHF 589 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (CHF 0.17) | CHF 0.33 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $206 (CHF 135) | CHF 122 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (CHF 10) | CHF 9 | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 555 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
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