Cost of living in Singapore compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 43% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Singapore | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (21 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (16 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (12 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (6 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.18 (9 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.58 (6 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (27 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.90 (10 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (7 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.80 (10 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $43 (73 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 338% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.48 (5.87 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.19 (5.37 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 344% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 344% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Singapore | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (10,682 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 534% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (7,921 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 847% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (465 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (7,825 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 668% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (5,564 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 398% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (305 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (75 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (1,258 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (319 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (21 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (41 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 564% | |
| Clothes | + 215% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 215% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Singapore | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (177 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 343% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (98 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 294% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (242 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (265 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 295% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 295% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Singapore | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $151,007 (254,651 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 628% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.04 (5.13 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (217 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 363% | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 198% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Singapore | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (22 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (64 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 812% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (122 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (22 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 269% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.45 (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (32 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 428% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (6 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (9 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $48 (81 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 955% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 148% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Singapore | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $77 (130 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 330% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (51 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $216 (364 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (256 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 411% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (39 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 265% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (12 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (20 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 233% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (1,555 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (0.52 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (319 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 219% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (26 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 202% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,064 prices entered by 149 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 202% more expensive than in Fiji
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