Cost of living in Singapore compared to France
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 30% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Singapore | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $18 (€12) | €18 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $11 (€8) | €11 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (€5.16) | €5.81 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.04 (€2.84) | €1.27 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $7 (€4.73) | €4.18 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $7 (€5.24) | €2.82 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $20 (€14) | €8 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $6 (€4.55) | €2.87 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.79 (€3.36) | €1.73 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $7 (€4.78) | €1.85 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $52 (€36) | €9 | + 311% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.29 (€2.31) | €2.15 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.98 (€2.79) | €1.20 | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 175% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Singapore | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,014 (€5,627) | €1,756 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,589 (€3,924) | €1,617 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $263 (€185) | €139 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $5,439 (€3,818) | €1,058 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,701 (€2,598) | €816 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $236 (€165) | €96 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (€33) | €24 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $841 (€590) | €294 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (€94) | €79 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (€7) | €5.98 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $20 (€14) | €14 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 46% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Singapore | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $130 (€91) | €90 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $88 (€62) | €32 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $152 (€107) | €79 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $238 (€167) | €141 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 78% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Singapore | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $133,239 (€93,544) | €21,412 | + 337% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.43 (€2.41) | €1.87 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $102 (€72) | €62 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 143% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Singapore | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€9) | €4.53 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (€27) | €5.19 | + 416% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $102 (€71) | €26 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €4.23 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $9 (€6) | €4.00 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (€13) | €2.96 | + 347% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (€2.62) | €2.04 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (€3.67) | €2.36 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $70 (€49) | €21 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 92% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Singapore | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $113 (€79) | €44 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $34 (€24) | €21 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $289 (€203) | €84 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $194 (€137) | €56 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (€17) | €9 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€4.75) | €3.94 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $14 (€10) | €5.97 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $996 (€699) | €334 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.26 (€0.18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $179 (€126) | €31 | + 299% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (€11) | €10 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,409 prices entered by 341 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 100% more expensive than in France
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