Cost of living in Singapore compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (58元) | 45元 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (42元) | 34元 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $4.78 (24元) | 15元 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.05 (15元) | 15元 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.03 (20元) | 13元 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.79 (14元) | 8元 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (64元) | 59元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.61 (23元) | 15元 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.91 (15元) | 6.00元 | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.87 (24元) | 5.17元 | + 374% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (165元) | 112元 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.55 (13元) | 8元 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.59 (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 110% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,387 (17,018元) | 9,398元 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,606 (13,092元) | 4,943元 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $160 (805元) | 431元 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,627 (13,199元) | 5,740元 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,721 (8,645元) | 2,997元 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $108 (540元) | 285元 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (214元) | 93元 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $577 (2,899元) | 2,464元 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $211 (1,062元) | 561元 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $9 (48元) | 38元 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (79元) | 47元 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 (523元) | 481元 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $66 (334元) | 250元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $135 (681元) | 647元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $172 (862元) | 620元 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 193% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 193% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $109,476 (550,005元) | 134,340元 | + 309% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.22 (11元) | 7元 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $91 (459元) | 149元 | + 209% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (62元) | 37元 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $18 (90元) | 45元 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $50 (251元) | 347元 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 (55元) | 62元 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.94 (25元) | 47元 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $7 (35元) | 31元 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.11 (16元) | 8元 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.23 (16元) | 12元 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $23 (115元) | 71元 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (272元) | 177元 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (128元) | 100元 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (1,397元) | 1,029元 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $137 (686元) | 395元 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $20 (99元) | 68元 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (35元) | 33元 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (57元) | 31元 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $727 (3,652元) | 3,256元 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.30 (1.50元) | 0.31元 | + 383% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $147 (737元) | 335元 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (72元) | 22元 | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 92% more expensive than in China
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