Cost of living in Singapore is 19% more expensive than in Hong Kong
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 7% 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 $14 (HK$86) | HK$80 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (HK$59) | HK$50 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (HK$41) | HK$39 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (HK$23) | HK$25 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.39 (HK$32) | HK$31 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (HK$24) | HK$25 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (HK$80) | HK$98 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (HK$34) | HK$30 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.22 (HK$19) | HK$20 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (HK$34) | HK$18 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (HK$210) | HK$210 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (HK$17) | HK$18 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (HK$17) | HK$19 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 7% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Singapore | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,652 (HK$39,767) | HK$39,997 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,220 (HK$25,225) | HK$27,737 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $186 (HK$1,109) | HK$1,566 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,906 (HK$23,351) | HK$19,653 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,932 (HK$17,526) | HK$13,702 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $126 (HK$753) | HK$878 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (HK$281) | HK$190 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $579 (HK$3,463) | HK$3,679 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $137 (HK$819) | HK$1,234 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (HK$70) | HK$101 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $24 (HK$142) | HK$84 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 13% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Singapore | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (HK$661) | HK$615 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (HK$379) | HK$310 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (HK$865) | HK$716 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $174 (HK$1,041) | HK$1,097 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 43% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $164,934 (HK$985,967) | HK$295,916 | + 233% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (HK$17) | HK$24 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (HK$558) | HK$550 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $41 (HK$248) | HK$117 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is about the same as 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$80) | HK$70 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (HK$114) | HK$119 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (HK$413) | HK$506 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (HK$80) | HK$67 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.77 (HK$34) | HK$38 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (HK$58) | HK$53 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.58 (HK$21) | HK$15 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 (HK$33) | HK$21 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (HK$194) | HK$232 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 29% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Singapore | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $52 (HK$311) | HK$352 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (HK$172) | HK$201 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $215 (HK$1,284) | HK$1,069 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $157 (HK$936) | HK$554 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (HK$133) | HK$141 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (HK$43) | HK$41 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (HK$64) | HK$60 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (HK$5,511) | HK$3,953 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (HK$1.59) | HK$0.87 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $185 (HK$1,107) | HK$638 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (HK$94) | HK$102 | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 820 prices entered by 143 different people.
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