- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 6% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (€8) | €14 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€5.16) | €7 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.31 (€3.34) | €4.67 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.32 (€2.09) | €1.21 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.07 (€2.56) | €3.96 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.01 (€1.89) | €1.50 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (€8) | €5.23 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.12 (€3.22) | €1.63 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.93 (€1.84) | €0.86 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.12 (€3.22) | €1.21 | + 167% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (€20) | €9 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.59 (€1.63) | €1.91 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.35 (€1.47) | €0.76 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 159% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,437 (€2,160) | €679 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,554 (€1,605) | €476 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $149 (€93) | €135 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,915 (€1,832) | €438 | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,893 (€1,189) | €295 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $97 (€61) | €98 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $42 (€26) | €19 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $652 (€410) | €332 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $232 (€146) | €93 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (€10) | €6 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 4% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $106 (€67) | €81 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $57 (€36) | €30 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $136 (€85) | €93 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $171 (€107) | €103 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 107% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,391 (€70,007) | €20,276 | + 245% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.12 (€1.33) | €1.53 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (€58) | €30 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 19% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€8) | €3.51 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $26 (€16) | €10 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (€29) | €39 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (€8) | €3.99 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.52 (€3.47) | €3.80 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (€5.50) | €3.61 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.46 (€2.17) | €1.86 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.96 (€2.49) | €2.08 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (€19) | €12 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 15% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (€35) | €28 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (€15) | €15 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $155 (€97) | €37 | + 165% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $141 (€89) | €48 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (€15) | €9 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (€4.04) | €3.71 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €4.32 | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $747 (€470) | €524 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.29 (€0.18) | €0.54 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (€96) | €40 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (€9) | €4.34 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 63% more expensive than in Greece
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