Cost of living in Singapore compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (R$ 54) | R$ 30 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (R$ 32) | R$ 31 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.47 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.40 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.37 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.34 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.35 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (R$ 49) | R$ 20 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.82 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.84 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.84 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.04 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.73 | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (R$ 113) | R$ 43 | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.72 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.47 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.80 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 326% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 326% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,534 (R$ 20,126) | R$ 2,800 | + 619% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $3,336 (R$ 12,132) | R$ 1,974 | + 515% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $227 (R$ 827) | R$ 590 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,151 (R$ 11,461) | R$ 2,228 | + 414% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,210 (R$ 8,037) | R$ 1,472 | + 446% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $138 (R$ 501) | R$ 418 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (R$ 165) | R$ 84 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $709 (R$ 2,580) | R$ 1,988 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $259 (R$ 941) | R$ 588 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (R$ 43) | R$ 26 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $20 (R$ 73) | R$ 19 | + 295% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $97 (R$ 352) | R$ 239 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $53 (R$ 193) | R$ 218 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (R$ 505) | R$ 346 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $146 (R$ 531) | R$ 263 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 140% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $129,983 (R$ 472,752) | R$ 98,694 | + 379% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.55 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $111 (R$ 403) | R$ 223 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (R$ 49) | R$ 17 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (R$ 70) | R$ 50 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (R$ 267) | R$ 244 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $15 (R$ 54) | R$ 17 | + 213% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.02 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.60 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.63 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $41 (R$ 150) | R$ 47 | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $60 (R$ 217) | R$ 93 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $27 (R$ 97) | R$ 53 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $77 (R$ 282) | R$ 183 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $88 (R$ 321) | R$ 190 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (R$ 81) | R$ 28 | + 189% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (R$ 38) | R$ 10 | + 274% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $840 (R$ 3,054) | R$ 3,925 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (R$ 0.73) | R$ 1.23 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $142 (R$ 517) | R$ 125 | + 315% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (R$ 52) | R$ 12 | + 336% | |
| TOTAL | + 152% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 152% more expensive than in Brazil
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