- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (€8) | €15 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€5.35) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.44 (€3.52) | €5.94 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.14 (€2.03) | €1.10 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.97 (€2.57) | €4.37 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.81 (€1.82) | €2.91 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (€8) | €6 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.04 (€3.26) | €2.60 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.86 (€1.85) | €1.77 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.30 (€3.43) | €2.04 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (€21) | €8 | + 151% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.51 (€1.63) | €2.02 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.32 (€1.50) | €1.10 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 13% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,211 (€2,079) | €2,161 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,553 (€1,653) | €1,677 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $150 (€97) | €174 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,011 (€1,949) | €1,069 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,874 (€1,214) | €831 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $107 (€69) | €119 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $42 (€27) | €23 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $647 (€419) | €367 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $212 (€137) | €110 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (€11) | €13 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 15% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $99 (€64) | €88 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $56 (€36) | €40 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $133 (€86) | €99 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $162 (€105) | €126 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 34% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $104,912 (€67,925) | €24,102 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.11 (€1.37) | €1.50 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $96 (€62) | €69 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 18% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€8) | €4.97 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $16 (€10) | €5.82 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $48 (€31) | €25 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (€8) | €4.03 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.19 (€3.36) | €4.07 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (€5.29) | €3.59 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.08 (€1.99) | €1.80 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.70 (€2.40) | €2.14 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (€19) | €23 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 23% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (€35) | €40 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (€16) | €21 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $150 (€97) | €74 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $146 (€94) | €61 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (€16) | €12 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€4.47) | €4.02 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $718 (€465) | €450 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.34 (€0.22) | €0.17 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $154 (€100) | €55 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €8 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,668 prices entered by 1,552 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 14% more expensive than in France
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