Cost of living in Singapore is 64% more expensive than in Tel Aviv (Israel)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Singapore is 8% more expensive than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tel Aviv | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $18 (47 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $12 (31 ₪) | 56 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (19 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.40 (12 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $7 (17 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $8 (20 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $19 (50 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 (17 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.95 (10 ₪) | 5.07 ₪ | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $6 (16 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $47 (123 ₪) | 48 ₪ | + 155% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.77 (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.34 (9 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 79% more expensive than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tel Aviv | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,737 (20,245 ₪) | 10,750 ₪ | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,558 (14,543 ₪) | 7,704 ₪ | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $270 (707 ₪) | 889 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $5,169 (13,524 ₪) | 6,134 ₪ | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,618 (9,466 ₪) | 4,664 ₪ | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $240 (629 ₪) | 413 ₪ | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (122 ₪) | 101 ₪ | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $847 (2,217 ₪) | 1,904 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (350 ₪) | 420 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (26 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $22 (57 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 57% more expensive than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tel Aviv | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $148 (388 ₪) | 349 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $160 (418 ₪) | 219 ₪ | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $185 (484 ₪) | 447 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $252 (660 ₪) | 491 ₪ | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 94% more expensive than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tel Aviv | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $154,347 (403,848 ₪) | 140,296 ₪ | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.94 (10 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $136 (357 ₪) | 227 ₪ | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $42 (111 ₪) | 57 ₪ | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 40% more expensive than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tel Aviv | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (33 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (99 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 374% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $102 (266 ₪) | 493 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 (28 ₪) | 27 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $9 (24 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (49 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 203% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $4.71 (12 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (23 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $61 (159 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 68% more expensive than in Tel Aviv (Israel) | ||||
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| Singapore | Tel Aviv | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $116 (303 ₪) | 186 ₪ | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $49 (127 ₪) | 89 ₪ | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $290 (759 ₪) | 327 ₪ | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $234 (613 ₪) | 292 ₪ | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $27 (72 ₪) | 57 ₪ | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $8 (20 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $14 (36 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $996 (2,606 ₪) | 2,738 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.26 (0.68 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 425% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $219 (574 ₪) | 269 ₪ | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (41 ₪) | 35 ₪ | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 64% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,452 prices entered by 167 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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