Cost of living in Singapore vs San Jose, California, United States
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 26% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 ($8) | $19 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 ($5.96) | $11 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 ($4.09) | $5.19 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 ($2.23) | $1.21 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 ($2.60) | $3.92 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 ($2.56) | $4.21 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 ($12) | $7 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 ($3.19) | $4.37 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 ($1.86) | $2.38 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 ($3.71) | $2.95 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 ($23) | $18 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 ($2.14) | $2.37 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 ($1.71) | $2.24 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 21% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 ($2,693) | $3,252 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 ($2,019) | $2,659 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 ($114) | $149 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 ($2,145) | $2,410 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 ($1,321) | $1,555 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 ($70) | $114 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 ($32) | $38 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 ($490) | $329 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 ($138) | $128 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 ($9) | $10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 ($14) | $37 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 ($81) | $49 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 ($37) | $50 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 ($98) | $89 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 ($142) | $112 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 50% more expensive than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 ($88,107) | $23,712 | + 272% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 ($1.63) | $0.92 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 ($73) | $81 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 ($10) | $19 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 25% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 ($10) | $21 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 ($42) | $110 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 ($8) | $7 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 ($4.31) | $3.71 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 ($5.88) | $5.68 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 ($2.57) | $3.57 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 ($3.13) | $1.93 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 ($22) | $21 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 4% more expensive than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 ($36) | $50 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 ($20) | $27 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 ($253) | $202 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 ($110) | $89 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 ($16) | $13 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 ($4.78) | $5.70 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 ($8) | $8 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 ($568) | $436 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 ($0.23) | $0.43 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 ($114) | $62 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 ($10) | $9 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,043 prices entered by 201 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is about the same as in San Jose, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,900 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $8,547 (SGD $11,468) in Singapore.
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