Cost of living in Singapore compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (54元) | 54元 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (39元) | 36元 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (27元) | 16元 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (15元) | 14元 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (17元) | 14元 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.41 (17元) | 8元 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 (88元) | 56元 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (21元) | 13元 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (12元) | 7元 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (24元) | 6元 | + 298% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (151元) | 109元 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.91 (14元) | 9元 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.20 (11元) | 10元 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 120% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,570 (17,506元) | 7,537元 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,600 (12,751元) | 4,597元 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $156 (765元) | 416元 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 (14,118元) | 6,994元 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,867 (9,158元) | 3,863元 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $84 (413元) | 264元 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (213元) | 87元 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (3,225元) | 2,180元 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $187 (916元) | 614元 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (55元) | 46元 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (90元) | 45元 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $113 (556元) | 370元 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (247元) | 226元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 (691元) | 582元 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $177 (866元) | 519元 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 171% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (579,775元) | 160,747元 | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (11元) | 6元 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (477元) | 177元 | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (63元) | 29元 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $10 (49元) | 35元 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (340元) | 488元 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $14 (69元) | 31元 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (37元) | 38元 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (45元) | 33元 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.89 (14元) | 9元 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.27 (21元) | 10元 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (159元) | 86元 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $55 (271元) | 195元 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (129元) | 95元 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $134 (655元) | 996元 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (722元) | 413元 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (105元) | 71元 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6.00 (29元) | 34元 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (53元) | 32元 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $744 (3,647元) | 3,170元 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.23 (1.11元) | 0.55元 | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (797元) | 370元 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (68元) | 22元 | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,609 prices entered by 366 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 93% more expensive than in China
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