Cost of living in Singapore compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 118% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (R$ 48) | R$ 28 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (R$ 32) | R$ 27 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.92 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.94 | + 193% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.20 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.54 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 (R$ 71) | R$ 18 | + 298% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.62 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.00 | + 294% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (R$ 122) | R$ 39 | + 213% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.91 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.49 | + 159% | |
| Housing | + 292% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 292% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,871 (R$ 15,299) | R$ 3,053 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,909 (R$ 11,499) | R$ 1,837 | + 526% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $168 (R$ 666) | R$ 501 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (R$ 12,054) | R$ 2,154 | + 460% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (R$ 6,906) | R$ 1,316 | + 425% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $84 (R$ 332) | R$ 369 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (R$ 176) | R$ 80 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (R$ 2,599) | R$ 1,699 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $187 (R$ 738) | R$ 479 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (R$ 45) | R$ 23 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (R$ 70) | R$ 17 | + 310% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $113 (R$ 448) | R$ 200 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (R$ 196) | R$ 187 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 (R$ 557) | R$ 329 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $177 (R$ 698) | R$ 248 | + 181% | |
| Transportation | + 150% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 150% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (R$ 467,254) | R$ 89,915 | + 420% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.20 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.65 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (R$ 385) | R$ 222 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 104% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (R$ 51) | R$ 16 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $10 (R$ 40) | R$ 41 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (R$ 274) | R$ 216 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $14 (R$ 55) | R$ 15 | + 261% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (R$ 37) | R$ 16 | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.89 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.89 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.27 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.14 | + 307% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $35 (R$ 137) | R$ 44 | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 113% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (R$ 214) | R$ 94 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (R$ 104) | R$ 53 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $134 (R$ 528) | R$ 213 | + 148% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (R$ 582) | R$ 175 | + 232% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (R$ 85) | R$ 25 | + 237% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6.00 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (R$ 43) | R$ 10 | + 345% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $711 (R$ 2,811) | R$ 3,587 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.25 (R$ 1.00) | R$ 1.32 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (R$ 643) | R$ 116 | + 452% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (R$ 55) | R$ 10 | + 444% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,444 prices entered by 1,937 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 165% more expensive than in Brazil
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