Cost of living in Singapore is 35% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 42% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Singapore | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 ($11) | $28 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 ($5.28) | $8 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 ($2.95) | $1.61 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.39 ($4.14) | $9 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 ($3.09) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 ($10) | $9 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 ($4.35) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.22 ($2.48) | $3.58 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 ($4.31) | $5.26 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 ($27) | $23 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 ($2.18) | $4.40 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 ($2.16) | $5.28 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 28% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Singapore | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,652 ($5,114) | $5,547 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,220 ($3,244) | $5,182 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $186 ($143) | $299 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,906 ($3,003) | $4,249 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,932 ($2,254) | $2,988 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $126 ($97) | $272 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 ($36) | $71 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $579 ($445) | $509 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $137 ($105) | $126 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 ($9) | $18 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $24 ($18) | $46 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Singapore | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 ($85) | $72 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 ($49) | $52 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 ($111) | $121 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $174 ($134) | $199 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 16% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $164,934 ($126,794) | $35,968 | + 253% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 ($2.17) | $1.00 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 ($72) | $183 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $41 ($32) | $33 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 64% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 ($10) | $25 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 ($15) | $54 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 ($53) | $265 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 ($10) | $14 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.77 ($4.43) | $9 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 ($7) | $15 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.58 ($2.75) | $9 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 ($4.30) | $2.16 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 ($25) | $49 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 58% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Singapore | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $52 ($40) | $111 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 ($22) | $40 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $215 ($165) | $541 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $157 ($120) | $185 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 ($17) | $22 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 ($5.57) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $10 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 ($709) | $1,024 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 ($0.20) | $1.66 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $185 ($142) | $167 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 ($12) | $18 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
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