Cost of living in Singapore compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 106% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (R$ 42) | R$ 28 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (R$ 31) | R$ 25 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.34 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.17 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.40 | + 238% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.83 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.58 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.55 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (R$ 48) | R$ 16 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.29 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.66 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.06 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.67 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.71 | + 258% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (R$ 111) | R$ 38 | + 192% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.72 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.41 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.40 | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 233% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 233% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,310 (R$ 11,955) | R$ 3,353 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,631 (R$ 9,501) | R$ 1,916 | + 396% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $157 (R$ 566) | R$ 481 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,735 (R$ 9,879) | R$ 1,977 | + 400% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,776 (R$ 6,415) | R$ 1,289 | + 398% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $101 (R$ 366) | R$ 293 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (R$ 160) | R$ 78 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $587 (R$ 2,119) | R$ 1,520 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $205 (R$ 742) | R$ 438 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (R$ 37) | R$ 24 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (R$ 62) | R$ 16 | + 276% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (R$ 368) | R$ 217 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $64 (R$ 229) | R$ 177 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $137 (R$ 495) | R$ 310 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $187 (R$ 675) | R$ 243 | + 178% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 134% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,690 (R$ 403,415) | R$ 87,692 | + 360% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.31 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $91 (R$ 329) | R$ 208 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (R$ 43) | R$ 18 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (R$ 87) | R$ 38 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $51 (R$ 184) | R$ 241 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 (R$ 41) | R$ 16 | + 152% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.77 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.65 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.32 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.99 (R$ 18) | R$ 3.69 | + 389% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $26 (R$ 93) | R$ 40 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $58 (R$ 208) | R$ 101 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (R$ 91) | R$ 51 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $341 (R$ 1,230) | R$ 234 | + 426% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $130 (R$ 470) | R$ 179 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (R$ 78) | R$ 24 | + 221% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 168% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (R$ 41) | R$ 12 | + 244% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $688 (R$ 2,485) | R$ 3,010 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.16 (R$ 0.59) | R$ 1.31 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $152 (R$ 548) | R$ 114 | + 381% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (R$ 51) | R$ 10 | + 394% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,282 prices entered by 1,435 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 136% more expensive than in Brazil
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