Cost of living in Singapore compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Singapore | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (70元) | 46元 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (51元) | 40元 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (40元) | 15元 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.81 (20元) | 17元 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.30 (28元) | 18元 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.72 (20元) | 10元 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (85元) | 61元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.90 (31元) | 15元 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (22元) | 6元 | + 251% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.80 (31元) | 6元 | + 393% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $43 (230元) | 115元 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.26 (17元) | 9元 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.25 (17元) | 15元 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 196% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 196% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Singapore | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (33,828元) | 13,414元 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (25,085元) | 7,729元 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (1,473元) | 476元 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (24,780元) | 7,125元 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (17,621元) | 4,255元 | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (966元) | 271元 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (236元) | 110元 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (3,982元) | 1,360元 | + 193% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (1,011元) | 571元 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (67元) | 34元 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (131元) | 49元 | + 168% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Singapore | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (562元) | 514元 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (312元) | 255元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (766元) | 618元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (838元) | 837元 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 253% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 253% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Singapore | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $157,690 (842,099元) | 159,882元 | + 427% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.02 (16元) | 9元 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (688元) | 197元 | + 248% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Singapore | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (68元) | 39元 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (204元) | 26元 | + 689% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (387元) | 346元 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (70元) | 52元 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.45 (29元) | 41元 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (101元) | 35元 | + 185% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (20元) | 12元 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (28元) | 14元 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $48 (256元) | 77元 | + 234% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 110% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Singapore | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $77 (410元) | 249元 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (163元) | 110元 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $216 (1,151元) | 1,484元 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (811元) | 397元 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (122元) | 74元 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (37元) | 30元 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (64元) | 15元 | + 328% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (4,923元) | 2,549元 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (1.65元) | 0.23元 | + 611% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (1,011元) | 428元 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (83元) | 23元 | + 257% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,531 prices entered by 295 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 154% more expensive than in China
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