- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (62元) | 53元 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (41元) | 33元 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.43 (28元) | 15元 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.20 (16元) | 16元 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.98 (20元) | 16元 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.99 (15元) | 8元 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (62元) | 63元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.95 (25元) | 13元 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.91 (15元) | 7元 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.19 (26元) | 5.64元 | + 366% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (163元) | 114元 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.62 (13元) | 8元 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.35 (12元) | 12元 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 122% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,384 (17,135元) | 9,740元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,605 (13,190元) | 4,478元 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $155 (786元) | 425元 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,005 (15,218元) | 5,603元 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,895 (9,597元) | 3,523元 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $101 (512元) | 305元 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (217元) | 88元 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $645 (3,268元) | 2,242元 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $248 (1,257元) | 678元 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (53元) | 40元 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (81元) | 39元 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (531元) | 554元 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (291元) | 280元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (680元) | 614元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $173 (876元) | 672元 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 186% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 186% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $107,974 (546,793元) | 145,359元 | + 276% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.10 (11元) | 7元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $96 (485元) | 155元 | + 213% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (67元) | 26元 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (121元) | 32元 | + 276% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (239元) | 425元 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (67元) | 30元 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.51 (28元) | 37元 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (47元) | 38元 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.48 (18元) | 10元 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.05 (20元) | 14元 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (152元) | 59元 | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 71% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (285元) | 159元 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (122元) | 86元 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $157 (794元) | 723元 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $146 (738元) | 375元 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (123元) | 60元 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (33元) | 34元 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (53元) | 34元 | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $716 (3,628元) | 3,299元 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (1.38元) | 1.08元 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $151 (763元) | 300元 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (69元) | 20元 | + 243% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,004 prices entered by 1,465 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 96% more expensive than in China
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