Cost of living in Singapore compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 83% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (R$ 50) | R$ 36 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (R$ 36) | R$ 34 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.69 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.82 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (R$ 46) | R$ 26 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.67 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (R$ 21) | R$ 6 | + 246% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (R$ 120) | R$ 44 | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.92 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 453% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 453% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (R$ 30,962) | R$ 3,756 | + 724% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (R$ 19,630) | R$ 2,512 | + 681% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (R$ 992) | R$ 587 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (R$ 17,663) | R$ 2,662 | + 564% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (R$ 12,533) | R$ 1,718 | + 629% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (R$ 671) | R$ 513 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (R$ 167) | R$ 90 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (R$ 2,765) | R$ 1,987 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (R$ 702) | R$ 631 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (R$ 53) | R$ 29 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (R$ 77) | R$ 21 | + 275% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (R$ 390) | R$ 249 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (R$ 216) | R$ 248 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (R$ 553) | R$ 412 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (R$ 582) | R$ 301 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 174% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 174% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (R$ 578,016) | R$ 115,032 | + 402% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.58 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $137 (R$ 509) | R$ 228 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 120% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (R$ 47) | R$ 22 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (R$ 141) | R$ 43 | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (R$ 241) | R$ 263 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (R$ 49) | R$ 22 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (R$ 70) | R$ 19 | + 276% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.31 | + 265% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $58 (R$ 215) | R$ 55 | + 293% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Singapore | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (R$ 296) | R$ 112 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (R$ 107) | R$ 66 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (R$ 1,030) | R$ 215 | + 379% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (R$ 425) | R$ 199 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (R$ 92) | R$ 29 | + 211% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (R$ 39) | R$ 11 | + 255% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $960 (R$ 3,560) | R$ 4,404 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (R$ 0.75) | R$ 1.31 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (R$ 604) | R$ 125 | + 382% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (R$ 55) | R$ 11 | + 388% | |
| TOTAL | + 184% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 184% more expensive than in Brazil
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