Cost of living in Singapore compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 106% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (R$ 62) | R$ 39 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (R$ 42) | R$ 37 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.05 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.58 | + 212% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.71 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (R$ 56) | R$ 25 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.08 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (R$ 24) | R$ 6 | + 277% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (R$ 151) | R$ 48 | + 217% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.47 | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 406% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 406% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $7,645 (R$ 32,835) | R$ 4,159 | + 690% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,241 (R$ 18,216) | R$ 2,753 | + 562% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $184 (R$ 790) | R$ 731 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,888 (R$ 16,698) | R$ 3,007 | + 455% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,018 (R$ 12,962) | R$ 2,052 | + 532% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $102 (R$ 439) | R$ 508 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $50 (R$ 214) | R$ 89 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $599 (R$ 2,574) | R$ 1,795 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $312 (R$ 1,341) | R$ 632 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (R$ 58) | R$ 30 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (R$ 92) | R$ 22 | + 324% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (R$ 475) | R$ 284 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (R$ 272) | R$ 281 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (R$ 621) | R$ 416 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (R$ 715) | R$ 310 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 144% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $160,070 (R$ 687,460) | R$ 117,310 | + 486% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (R$ 401) | R$ 243 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (R$ 57) | R$ 22 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (R$ 52) | R$ 48 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (R$ 316) | R$ 276 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (R$ 58) | R$ 23 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (R$ 30) | R$ 14 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $5.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.80 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (R$ 38) | R$ 6 | + 538% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (R$ 139) | R$ 58 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 111% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $45 (R$ 192) | R$ 115 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (R$ 124) | R$ 60 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $90 (R$ 387) | R$ 234 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $135 (R$ 580) | R$ 239 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (R$ 101) | R$ 32 | + 218% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (R$ 46) | R$ 12 | + 295% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (R$ 3,959) | R$ 3,574 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $186 (R$ 800) | R$ 141 | + 467% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (R$ 67) | R$ 12 | + 447% | |
| TOTAL | + 193% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,305 prices entered by 1,599 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 193% more expensive than in Brazil
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