Cost of living in Singapore is 73% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 17% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Singapore | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (€10) | €18 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (€4.73) | €3.91 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (€2.65) | €1.04 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.39 (€3.72) | €3.24 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (€2.77) | €2.27 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (€9) | €7 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (€3.90) | €2.46 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.22 (€2.22) | €1.80 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (€3.87) | €1.03 | + 275% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (€24) | €8 | + 208% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (€1.95) | €2.00 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (€1.94) | €0.89 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 104% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Singapore | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,652 (€4,590) | €1,875 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,220 (€2,911) | €1,294 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $186 (€128) | €109 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,906 (€2,695) | €1,280 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,932 (€2,023) | €894 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $126 (€87) | €75 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (€32) | €26 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $579 (€400) | €333 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $137 (€94) | €93 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $24 (€16) | €12 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 25% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (€76) | €74 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (€44) | €29 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (€100) | €81 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $174 (€120) | €90 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 131% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $164,934 (€113,793) | €29,832 | + 281% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (€1.95) | €1.59 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (€64) | €31 | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $41 (€29) | €20 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€9) | €13 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (€13) | €8 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (€48) | €56 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €4.11 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.77 (€3.98) | €3.44 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (€7) | €3.72 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.58 (€2.47) | €2.07 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 (€3.86) | €2.55 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (€22) | €18 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 34% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Singapore | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $52 (€36) | €40 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (€20) | €19 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $215 (€148) | €51 | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $157 (€108) | €55 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (€15) | €13 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€5.00) | €3.62 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €5.45 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (€636) | €499 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (€0.18) | €0.24 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $185 (€128) | €58 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (€11) | €5.71 | + 89% | |
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TOTAL | + 73% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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