Cost of living in Singapore vs Newark, New Jersey, United States
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 10% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 ($6.00) | $9 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 ($4.12) | $4.38 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 ($2.24) | $1.04 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 ($2.62) | $3.13 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 ($2.58) | $3.28 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 ($12) | $5.24 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 ($3.21) | $3.10 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 ($1.87) | $1.07 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 ($3.74) | $3.23 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 ($23) | $14 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 ($2.16) | $1.98 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 ($1.72) | $2.08 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 7% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 ($2,712) | $2,036 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 ($2,034) | $1,507 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 ($115) | $185 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 ($2,160) | $1,512 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 ($1,330) | $1,164 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 ($70) | $132 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 ($33) | $67 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 ($494) | $402 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 ($139) | $100 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 ($9) | $16 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 ($14) | $16 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 32% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 ($82) | $45 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 ($38) | $34 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 ($99) | $79 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 ($143) | $97 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 46% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 ($88,726) | $22,280 | + 298% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 ($1.64) | $0.64 | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 ($73) | $83 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 ($10) | $32 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 35% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 ($8) | $11 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 ($10) | $22 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 ($43) | $101 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 ($8) | $15 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 ($4.34) | $3.49 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 ($5.92) | $7 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 ($2.58) | $5.32 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 ($3.16) | $2.27 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 ($22) | $25 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 47% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 ($37) | $52 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 ($20) | $27 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 ($255) | $168 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 ($110) | $65 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 ($16) | $10 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 ($4.81) | $4.12 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $5.24 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 ($572) | $430 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 ($0.23) | $0.10 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 ($115) | $33 | + 253% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 ($10) | $9 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 860 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 16% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
For example, you would need at least $6,495 (SGD $8,654) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $5,600 in Newark, New Jersey.
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