- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (R$ 33) | R$ 29 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.43 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.20 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.26 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.98 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.99 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.68 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (R$ 33) | R$ 15 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.95 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.61 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.91 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.26 | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.19 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.57 | + 209% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (R$ 88) | R$ 40 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.62 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.35 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.20 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 156% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,384 (R$ 9,211) | R$ 3,158 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,605 (R$ 7,090) | R$ 1,960 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $155 (R$ 422) | R$ 577 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,005 (R$ 8,180) | R$ 2,133 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,895 (R$ 5,159) | R$ 1,335 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $101 (R$ 275) | R$ 409 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (R$ 116) | R$ 83 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $645 (R$ 1,757) | R$ 1,724 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $248 (R$ 676) | R$ 429 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (R$ 29) | R$ 21 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (R$ 44) | R$ 17 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (R$ 285) | R$ 203 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (R$ 157) | R$ 183 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (R$ 365) | R$ 327 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $173 (R$ 471) | R$ 259 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,701 (R$ 304,066) | R$ 86,151 | + 253% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.10 (R$ 5.72) | R$ 4.30 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $95 (R$ 258) | R$ 202 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (R$ 65) | R$ 47 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (R$ 129) | R$ 236 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.51 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.48 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.05 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.05 | + 172% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (R$ 82) | R$ 39 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (R$ 153) | R$ 96 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (R$ 66) | R$ 51 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $157 (R$ 427) | R$ 176 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $146 (R$ 397) | R$ 174 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (R$ 66) | R$ 23 | + 183% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 163% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $716 (R$ 1,950) | R$ 2,724 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (R$ 0.74) | R$ 1.13 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $151 (R$ 410) | R$ 115 | + 256% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 285% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 29,101 prices entered by 3,504 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 88% more expensive than in Brazil
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