Cost of living in Singapore compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 19% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€5.18) | €9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.35 (€3.31) | €5.49 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.11 (€1.93) | €1.09 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.56 (€2.21) | €3.79 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.12 (€1.93) | €2.85 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $14 (€9) | €7 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.69 (€2.90) | €2.50 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.63 (€1.63) | €1.69 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.85 (€3.01) | €2.12 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (€20) | €7 | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.61 (€1.62) | €2.06 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.30 (€1.43) | €1.09 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 20% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,548 (€2,199) | €1,911 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,662 (€1,650) | €1,248 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $161 (€100) | €156 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,727 (€1,690) | €1,003 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,642 (€1,018) | €708 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $92 (€57) | €105 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (€28) | €25 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $734 (€455) | €358 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $196 (€122) | €70 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €7 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (€11) | €13 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 11% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $101 (€62) | €90 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $60 (€37) | €36 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (€82) | €100 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $186 (€115) | €121 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 36% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $116,074 (€71,948) | €26,360 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.16 (€1.34) | €1.45 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $92 (€57) | €63 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 25% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (€7) | €7 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (€15) | €7 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $50 (€31) | €25 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 (€7) | €4.89 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (€3.65) | €3.49 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (€5.02) | €3.88 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.40 (€2.11) | €1.60 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.25 (€2.64) | €2.11 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (€18) | €22 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $50 (€31) | €39 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (€16) | €20 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (€173) | €77 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $133 (€83) | €59 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (€13) | €10 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€4.31) | €3.86 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €6 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $730 (€452) | €488 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.18 (€0.11) | €0.23 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $160 (€99) | €38 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €10 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in France
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