Cost of living in Paris (France) is 12% cheaper than in Singapore
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 21% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
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| Paris | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (SGD $31) | SGD $13 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (SGD $17) | SGD $11 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (SGD $10) | SGD $6 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 (SGD $2.24) | SGD $3.88 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6 (SGD $9) | SGD $5.43 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.55 (SGD $5.13) | SGD $2.85 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (SGD $10) | SGD $16 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (SGD $3.48) | SGD $5.71 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.32 (SGD $3.35) | SGD $4.05 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.79 (SGD $4.03) | SGD $4.89 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (SGD $17) | SGD $40 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (SGD $3.41) | SGD $2.79 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.47 (SGD $2.13) | SGD $3.66 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 23% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,309 (SGD $4,778) | SGD $6,398 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,550 (SGD $3,682) | SGD $4,291 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €186 (SGD $269) | SGD $231 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,886 (SGD $2,723) | SGD $4,060 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,447 (SGD $2,090) | SGD $3,006 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 (SGD $179) | SGD $140 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (SGD $34) | SGD $46 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €360 (SGD $520) | SGD $839 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 (SGD $259) | SGD $259 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (SGD $13) | SGD $14 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (SGD $24) | SGD $20 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €104 (SGD $150) | SGD $114 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (SGD $54) | SGD $65 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (SGD $142) | SGD $150 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (SGD $169) | SGD $174 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 17% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,009 (SGD $44,775) | SGD $156,163 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.93 (SGD $2.78) | SGD $2.87 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (SGD $121) | SGD $79 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (SGD $28) | SGD $42 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 36% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (SGD $4.91) | SGD $13 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (SGD $9) | SGD $20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (SGD $39) | SGD $92 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.44 (SGD $6) | SGD $14 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.36 (SGD $6) | SGD $5.44 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (SGD $5.41) | SGD $11 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.71 (SGD $3.92) | SGD $3.89 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 (SGD $3.70) | SGD $5.59 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (SGD $33) | SGD $45 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
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| Paris | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (SGD $67) | SGD $59 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (SGD $38) | SGD $29 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (SGD $150) | SGD $212 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €101 (SGD $146) | SGD $115 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (SGD $19) | SGD $22 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.77 (SGD $8) | SGD $7 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (SGD $11) | SGD $12 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (SGD $683) | SGD $922 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (SGD $0.50) | SGD $0.27 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (SGD $50) | SGD $207 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (SGD $16) | SGD $16 | + 0% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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