Cost of living in Singapore is 21% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (AU$18) | AU$24 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (AU$12) | AU$15 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $8 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.24 (AU$4.84) | AU$2.15 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.76 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.83 (AU$3.23) | AU$8 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (AU$18) | AU$8 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.84 (AU$7) | AU$5.67 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.25 (AU$4.85) | AU$3.74 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.26 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $39 (AU$45) | AU$19 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.79 (AU$3.18) | AU$3.79 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.67 (AU$4.19) | AU$3.44 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 58% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,400 (AU$7,305) | AU$4,057 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,631 (AU$5,286) | AU$2,705 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $253 (AU$289) | AU$268 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,060 (AU$4,634) | AU$2,283 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,265 (AU$3,727) | AU$1,894 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $160 (AU$182) | AU$169 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (AU$52) | AU$76 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $839 (AU$958) | AU$829 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $234 (AU$267) | AU$245 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (AU$15) | AU$19 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $20 (AU$23) | AU$40 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 7% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $114 (AU$130) | AU$119 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (AU$72) | AU$88 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $150 (AU$171) | AU$169 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $174 (AU$199) | AU$182 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 10% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (AU$178,250) | AU$39,104 | + 356% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.87 (AU$3.28) | AU$2.00 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $83 (AU$94) | AU$183 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $42 (AU$48) | AU$34 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 20% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (AU$15) | AU$9 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $20 (AU$22) | AU$19 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $92 (AU$105) | AU$82 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (AU$15) | AU$7 | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.44 (AU$6) | AU$5.66 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $11 (AU$13) | AU$11 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.89 (AU$4.44) | AU$5.09 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 (AU$6) | AU$5.82 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $45 (AU$52) | AU$42 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 7% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $63 (AU$72) | AU$72 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (AU$33) | AU$45 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $212 (AU$242) | AU$406 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $177 (AU$202) | AU$118 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (AU$26) | AU$24 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (AU$8) | AU$5.29 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (AU$14) | AU$13 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (AU$1,052) | AU$1,059 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (AU$0.30) | AU$0.43 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $202 (AU$230) | AU$83 | + 176% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $17 (AU$19) | AU$46 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,013 prices entered by 180 different people.
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