Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Singapore
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| Food | + 75% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
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| New York City | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $28 (SGD $37) | SGD $14 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (SGD $18) | SGD $10 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (SGD $11) | SGD $7 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.61 (SGD $2.09) | SGD $3.84 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $9 (SGD $12) | SGD $5.39 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (SGD $9) | SGD $4.02 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (SGD $12) | SGD $13 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (SGD $9) | SGD $5.66 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.58 (SGD $4.66) | SGD $3.22 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.26 (SGD $7) | SGD $5.61 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (SGD $30) | SGD $35 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.40 (SGD $5.74) | SGD $2.83 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.28 (SGD $7) | SGD $2.82 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
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| New York City | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,547 (SGD $7,234) | SGD $6,652 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $5,182 (SGD $6,756) | SGD $4,220 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $299 (SGD $389) | SGD $186 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,249 (SGD $5,541) | SGD $3,906 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,988 (SGD $3,896) | SGD $2,932 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $272 (SGD $354) | SGD $126 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (SGD $92) | SGD $47 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $509 (SGD $663) | SGD $579 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (SGD $164) | SGD $137 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (SGD $23) | SGD $12 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $46 (SGD $60) | SGD $24 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (SGD $93) | SGD $111 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (SGD $67) | SGD $63 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $121 (SGD $158) | SGD $145 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $199 (SGD $260) | SGD $174 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $35,968 (SGD $46,901) | SGD $164,934 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (SGD $1.30) | SGD $2.82 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $183 (SGD $238) | SGD $93 | + 155% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $33 (SGD $43) | SGD $41 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 182% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 182% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $25 (SGD $33) | SGD $13 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $54 (SGD $70) | SGD $19 | + 268% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $265 (SGD $345) | SGD $69 | + 400% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $14 (SGD $18) | SGD $13 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $9 (SGD $12) | SGD $5.77 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $15 (SGD $19) | SGD $10 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $9 (SGD $11) | SGD $3.58 | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (SGD $2.82) | SGD $5.59 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $49 (SGD $64) | SGD $32 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
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| New York City | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $111 (SGD $144) | SGD $52 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $40 (SGD $52) | SGD $29 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $541 (SGD $705) | SGD $215 | + 228% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $185 (SGD $241) | SGD $157 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $22 (SGD $28) | SGD $22 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (SGD $9) | SGD $7 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (SGD $14) | SGD $11 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,024 (SGD $1,335) | SGD $922 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.66 (SGD $2.17) | SGD $0.27 | + 717% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $167 (SGD $218) | SGD $185 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $18 (SGD $24) | SGD $16 | + 53% | |
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TOTAL | + 56% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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