- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 4% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (€7) | €15 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (€5.00) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.14 (€3.18) | €4.70 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.26 (€2.02) | €1.22 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.95 (€2.45) | €4.11 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.89 (€1.79) | €1.47 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $14 (€8) | €5.13 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.22 (€3.23) | €1.52 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.00 (€1.86) | €0.88 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.53 (€3.42) | €1.24 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (€21) | €9 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.60 (€1.61) | €1.84 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.44 (€1.51) | €0.74 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 157% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,510 (€2,173) | €687 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,629 (€1,627) | €480 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $152 (€94) | €131 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,885 (€1,786) | €442 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,959 (€1,213) | €296 | + 310% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $107 (€67) | €93 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (€27) | €19 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $568 (€352) | €338 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $208 (€129) | €97 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (€11) | €6 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 2% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (€65) | €82 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $60 (€37) | €35 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (€86) | €92 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $173 (€107) | €100 | + 7% | |
| 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 $115,209 (€71,320) | €20,024 | + 256% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.11 (€1.31) | €1.51 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $92 (€57) | €31 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 9% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (€8) | €3.09 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (€15) | €12 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $45 (€28) | €39 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $9 (€5.62) | €4.35 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.90 (€3.65) | €3.90 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (€4.88) | €3.67 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.76 (€1.71) | €1.68 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.43 (€2.74) | €2.16 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $28 (€17) | €12 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 17% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $52 (€32) | €30 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (€15) | €15 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $185 (€114) | €40 | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $113 (€70) | €52 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (€13) | €9 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (€3.89) | €3.80 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€7) | €4.25 | + 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $732 (€453) | €564 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.28 (€0.18) | €0.42 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $139 (€86) | €42 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $13 (€8) | €4.33 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,686 prices entered by 1,500 different people.
Cost of living in Singapore is 63% more expensive than in Greece
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