- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (R$ 34) | R$ 29 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.44 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.14 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.29 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.97 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.81 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.85 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (R$ 35) | R$ 15 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.04 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.65 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.86 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.28 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.31 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.61 | + 218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (R$ 88) | R$ 40 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.51 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.32 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.22 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 151% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,211 (R$ 8,858) | R$ 3,138 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,553 (R$ 7,045) | R$ 1,936 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $150 (R$ 413) | R$ 638 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,011 (R$ 8,307) | R$ 2,144 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,874 (R$ 5,172) | R$ 1,324 | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $107 (R$ 295) | R$ 394 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $42 (R$ 115) | R$ 81 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $647 (R$ 1,785) | R$ 1,725 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $212 (R$ 584) | R$ 422 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (R$ 45) | R$ 17 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $100 (R$ 275) | R$ 207 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $56 (R$ 155) | R$ 183 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $133 (R$ 366) | R$ 338 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $162 (R$ 446) | R$ 254 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $104,912 (R$ 289,455) | R$ 87,073 | + 232% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.11 (R$ 5.83) | R$ 4.35 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $95 (R$ 263) | R$ 201 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (R$ 35) | R$ 16 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $16 (R$ 45) | R$ 48 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $48 (R$ 132) | R$ 230 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.19 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.08 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.89 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.70 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.02 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (R$ 80) | R$ 39 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (R$ 150) | R$ 97 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (R$ 68) | R$ 50 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $150 (R$ 415) | R$ 171 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $146 (R$ 402) | R$ 178 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (R$ 69) | R$ 24 | + 190% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 171% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $718 (R$ 1,981) | R$ 2,677 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.34 (R$ 0.95) | R$ 1.22 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $154 (R$ 425) | R$ 117 | + 264% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (R$ 38) | R$ 9 | + 306% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,203 prices entered by 3,192 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 87% more expensive than in Brazil
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