Cost of living in Singapore vs San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
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Food | + 80% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 80% more expensive than in San Jose del Cabo (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 151 | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 105 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 48 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 18 | + 152% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 37 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 23 | + 122% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 56 | + 330% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 30 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 27 | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 29 | + 159% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (Mex$ 463) | Mex$ 173 | + 168% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 26 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 14 | + 154% | |
Housing | + 223% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 223% more expensive than in San Jose del Cabo (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,813 (Mex$ 57,290) | Mex$ 15,436 | + 271% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (Mex$ 40,708) | Mex$ 10,114 | + 302% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (Mex$ 2,371) | Mex$ 995 | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (Mex$ 45,817) | Mex$ 8,830 | + 419% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (Mex$ 26,250) | Mex$ 5,272 | + 398% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (Mex$ 1,410) | Mex$ 300 | + 370% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (Mex$ 652) | Mex$ 589 | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (Mex$ 9,881) | Mex$ 7,780 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (Mex$ 2,790) | Mex$ 2,781 | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 161 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (Mex$ 266) | Mex$ 77 | + 245% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 49% more expensive than in San Jose del Cabo (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (Mex$ 1,642) | Mex$ 686 | + 139% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (Mex$ 745) | Mex$ 794 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (Mex$ 1,980) | Mex$ 698 | + 184% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (Mex$ 2,854) | Mex$ 601 | + 375% | |
Transportation | + 80% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 80% more expensive than in San Jose del Cabo (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (Mex$ 1,776,081) | Mex$ 242,293 | + 633% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.26 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 17 | + 102% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (Mex$ 1,462) | Mex$ 1,350 | + 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 643 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | + 100% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 100% more expensive than in San Jose del Cabo (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 109 | + 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 177 | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (Mex$ 852) | Mex$ 500 | + 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 43 | + 265% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 41 | + 110% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 37 | + 217% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 23 | + 127% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 21 | + 204% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 152 | + 219% | |
Entertainment | + 157% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 157% more expensive than in San Jose del Cabo (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (Mex$ 808) | Mex$ 404 | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 116 | + 242% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (Mex$ 5,097) | Mex$ 400 | + 1174% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (Mex$ 2,211) | Mex$ 981 | + 125% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 98 | + 228% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 42 | + 128% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 46 | + 253% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $753 (Mex$ 11,319) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 89% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (Mex$ 4.66) | Mex$ 1.10 | + 323% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (Mex$ 2,299) | Mex$ 1,113 | + 107% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 56 | + 274% | |
TOTAL | + 122% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 122% more expensive than in San Jose del Cabo (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 95,352 (SGD $6,347) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 43,000 in San Jose del Cabo.
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