Cost of living in Singapore compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 10% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Singapore | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (€9) | €17 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (€5.82) | €9 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.66 (€3.60) | €5.97 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.16 (€2.01) | €1.12 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.83 (€2.44) | €3.96 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.31 (€2.11) | €2.84 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $15 (€10) | €7 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $3.98 (€2.54) | €2.78 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.71 (€1.73) | €1.65 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $6 (€4.00) | €1.88 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (€21) | €7 | + 217% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.24 (€2.06) | €2.02 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.50 (€1.59) | €1.14 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 74% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Singapore | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $4,662 (€2,969) | €1,576 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,990 (€1,904) | €1,041 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $198 (€126) | €158 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,246 (€2,068) | €792 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,214 (€1,410) | €631 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $123 (€78) | €76 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (€30) | €25 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $622 (€396) | €359 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $368 (€235) | €121 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €8 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (€11) | €14 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 11% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Singapore | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $127 (€81) | €90 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $45 (€29) | €36 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $148 (€94) | €88 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (€121) | €115 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 49% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Singapore | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $129,214 (€82,296) | €25,332 | + 225% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.29 (€1.46) | €1.45 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $79 (€50) | €56 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 8% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Singapore | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $5.00 (€3.18) | €4.72 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $10 (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $96 (€61) | €25 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $8 (€4.93) | €4.46 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.83 (€3.07) | €4.30 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $7 (€4.24) | €3.49 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.75 (€1.75) | €1.83 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.57 (€2.28) | €1.70 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $37 (€23) | €25 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 13% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Singapore | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $65 (€42) | €44 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $28 (€18) | €20 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $136 (€86) | €75 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $149 (€95) | €64 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (€14) | €10 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (€3.89) | €3.81 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (€6) | €7 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $765 (€487) | €473 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.39 (€0.25) | €0.34 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $141 (€90) | €38 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €10 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,680 prices entered by 400 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 34% more expensive than in France
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