- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (61元) | 51元 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (41元) | 34元 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.44 (27元) | 15元 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.12 (16元) | 15元 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.99 (20元) | 16元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.80 (14元) | 8元 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (63元) | 58元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.98 (25元) | 13元 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.86 (14元) | 7元 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.30 (26元) | 5.63元 | + 370% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (158元) | 114元 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.56 (13元) | 8元 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.32 (12元) | 12元 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 117% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,251 (16,217元) | 9,408元 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,592 (12,928元) | 4,307元 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $157 (786元) | 439元 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,992 (14,926元) | 5,706元 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,878 (9,369元) | 3,520元 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $103 (516元) | 311元 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $42 (211元) | 86元 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $632 (3,155元) | 2,153元 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $218 (1,086元) | 681元 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (53元) | 37元 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (82元) | 38元 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $99 (494元) | 553元 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $56 (281元) | 260元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $133 (663元) | 624元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $162 (807元) | 694元 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 179% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $104,232 (519,976元) | 143,509元 | + 262% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.12 (11元) | 7元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $96 (480元) | 156元 | + 208% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (63元) | 26元 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $16 (81元) | 30元 | + 165% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $48 (241元) | 493元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $12 (61元) | 29元 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.24 (26元) | 36元 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (41元) | 36元 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.08 (15元) | 9元 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.81 (19元) | 14元 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (147元) | 59元 | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 75% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (270元) | 148元 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (121元) | 86元 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $150 (750元) | 752元 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $146 (726元) | 367元 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (124元) | 59元 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (34元) | 34元 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (53元) | 33元 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $718 (3,583元) | 3,239元 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.34 (1.71元) | 0.99元 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $154 (769元) | 309元 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (69元) | 20元 | + 242% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 94% more expensive than in China
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