Cost of living in Singapore compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Singapore | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (71元) | 41元 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (42元) | 37元 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.53 (27元) | 17元 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.39 (17元) | 14元 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.25 (21元) | 16元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.35 (16元) | 9元 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (66元) | 48元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.82 (24元) | 13元 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.86 (14元) | 6元 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.04 (25元) | 7元 | + 268% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (152元) | 97元 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.90 (14元) | 9元 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.43 (12元) | 13元 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 99% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Singapore | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,528 (27,013元) | 13,898元 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $3,323 (16,238元) | 8,379元 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $228 (1,116元) | 462元 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,159 (15,437元) | 6,525元 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,218 (10,837元) | 4,376元 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $137 (670元) | 516元 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (222元) | 140元 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $717 (3,503元) | 1,829元 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $263 (1,285元) | 546元 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (58元) | 50元 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $20 (98元) | 66元 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Singapore | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $97 (473元) | 511元 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $53 (259元) | 288元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (678元) | 654元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $146 (714元) | 844元 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 187% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 187% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Singapore | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $129,983 (635,173元) | 148,501元 | + 328% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.57 (13元) | 8元 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $110 (538元) | 206元 | + 161% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Singapore | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (66元) | 28元 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (94元) | 27元 | + 249% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (359元) | 386元 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $15 (72元) | 30元 | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (38元) | 19元 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (49元) | 44元 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.02 (15元) | 21元 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.60 (18元) | 16元 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $41 (201元) | 82元 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Singapore | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $58 (284元) | 260元 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $27 (131元) | 122元 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $77 (379元) | 417元 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $88 (431元) | 319元 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (108元) | 90元 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $5.97 (29元) | 31元 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (51元) | 19元 | + 177% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $840 (4,104元) | 2,968元 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (0.98元) | 0.24元 | + 302% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $142 (694元) | 410元 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (70元) | 38元 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,864 prices entered by 181 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 93% more expensive than in China
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