- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 15% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (€8) | €15 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€5.21) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.43 (€3.47) | €6.00 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.20 (€2.04) | €1.15 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.98 (€2.54) | €4.27 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.99 (€1.91) | €2.86 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (€8) | €7 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.95 (€3.16) | €2.64 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.91 (€1.85) | €1.78 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.19 (€3.31) | €2.10 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (€21) | €8 | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.62 (€1.67) | €2.11 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.35 (€1.50) | €1.12 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 16% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,384 (€2,159) | €2,223 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,605 (€1,662) | €1,602 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $155 (€99) | €173 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,005 (€1,917) | €1,023 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,895 (€1,209) | €786 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $101 (€64) | €107 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (€27) | €23 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $645 (€412) | €365 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $248 (€158) | €106 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (€10) | €13 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 14% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (€67) | €89 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (€37) | €39 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $134 (€86) | €103 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $173 (€110) | €137 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 38% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,701 (€71,272) | €23,102 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.10 (€1.34) | €1.49 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $95 (€60) | €68 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 28% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€8) | €5.42 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (€15) | €7 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (€30) | €25 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (€8) | €4.34 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.51 (€3.52) | €3.97 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (€5.86) | €3.68 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.48 (€2.22) | €1.71 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.05 (€2.58) | €2.07 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (€19) | €22 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 16% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (€36) | €42 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (€15) | €21 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $157 (€100) | €83 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $146 (€93) | €63 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (€16) | €11 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (€4.13) | €3.87 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $716 (€457) | €458 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (€0.17) | €0.19 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $151 (€96) | €57 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €8 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,112 prices entered by 1,618 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 14% more expensive than in France
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