Cost of living in Singapore is 23% more expensive than in Hong Kong
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 4% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Singapore | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (HK$74) | HK$89 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (HK$55) | HK$43 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (HK$43) | HK$51 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.81 (HK$22) | HK$22 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.30 (HK$30) | HK$34 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.72 (HK$21) | HK$24 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $14 (HK$81) | HK$90 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.90 (HK$34) | HK$32 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (HK$24) | HK$24 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.47 (HK$31) | HK$14 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $43 (HK$246) | HK$164 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.26 (HK$19) | HK$20 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.25 (HK$19) | HK$20 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Singapore | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (HK$36,227) | HK$42,005 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (HK$26,864) | HK$25,084 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (HK$1,577) | HK$1,643 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (HK$26,537) | HK$24,568 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (HK$18,870) | HK$16,433 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (HK$1,035) | HK$994 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (HK$253) | HK$251 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $756 (HK$4,324) | HK$4,281 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (HK$1,083) | HK$1,875 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (HK$71) | HK$93 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (HK$141) | HK$100 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Singapore | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (HK$602) | HK$581 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (HK$334) | HK$352 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (HK$820) | HK$654 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (HK$897) | HK$1,138 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 86% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Singapore | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $161,920 (HK$925,997) | HK$237,529 | + 290% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.89 (HK$17) | HK$23 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (HK$737) | HK$491 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $30 (HK$169) | HK$98 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 31% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Singapore | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (HK$72) | HK$53 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (HK$216) | HK$118 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (HK$415) | HK$376 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (HK$75) | HK$67 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.34 (HK$31) | HK$40 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (HK$107) | HK$46 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.71 (HK$21) | HK$14 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.21 (HK$30) | HK$20 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $40 (HK$227) | HK$272 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 16% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Singapore | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $77 (HK$439) | HK$361 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (HK$175) | HK$211 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $174 (HK$996) | HK$1,653 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (HK$868) | HK$915 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (HK$131) | HK$140 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (HK$40) | HK$46 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (HK$68) | HK$56 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (HK$5,272) | HK$3,667 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (HK$1.77) | HK$0.86 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (HK$1,082) | HK$842 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (HK$89) | HK$74 | + 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,509 prices entered by 234 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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