Cost of living in Singapore is 26% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 5% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (AU$17) | AU$24 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (AU$4.62) | AU$2.03 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.39 (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (AU$4.84) | AU$8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (AU$16) | AU$12 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (AU$7) | AU$5.15 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.22 (AU$3.88) | AU$3.71 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (AU$42) | AU$20 | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (AU$3.41) | AU$4.30 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (AU$3.39) | AU$2.76 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 62% 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 $6,652 (AU$8,008) | AU$4,075 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,220 (AU$5,080) | AU$2,763 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $186 (AU$223) | AU$250 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,906 (AU$4,702) | AU$2,204 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,932 (AU$3,529) | AU$1,960 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $126 (AU$152) | AU$200 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (AU$57) | AU$73 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $579 (AU$697) | AU$761 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $137 (AU$165) | AU$243 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $24 (AU$29) | AU$44 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 25% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (AU$133) | AU$118 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (AU$76) | AU$150 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (AU$174) | AU$181 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $174 (AU$210) | AU$205 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 34% 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 $164,934 (AU$198,556) | AU$37,839 | + 425% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (AU$3.40) | AU$1.89 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (AU$112) | AU$170 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $41 (AU$50) | AU$28 | + 76% | |
| 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$16) | AU$9 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (AU$23) | AU$17 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (AU$83) | AU$82 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (AU$16) | AU$7 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.77 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.58 (AU$4.31) | AU$4.99 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 (AU$7) | AU$4.31 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (AU$39) | AU$43 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Singapore | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $52 (AU$63) | AU$85 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (AU$35) | AU$44 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $215 (AU$259) | AU$416 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $157 (AU$188) | AU$134 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (AU$27) | AU$24 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (AU$9) | AU$5.65 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (AU$13) | AU$14 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (AU$1,110) | AU$954 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (AU$0.32) | AU$0.38 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $185 (AU$223) | AU$93 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (AU$19) | AU$48 | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,002 prices entered by 147 different people.
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