Cost of living in Singapore compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 179% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 179% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (₨765) | ₨384 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (₨583) | ₨353 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (₨450) | ₨173 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (₨233) | ₨58 | + 304% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.18 (₨315) | ₨85 | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.58 (₨218) | ₨47 | + 367% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (₨979) | ₨262 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $7 (₨402) | ₨164 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (₨255) | ₨32 | + 704% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $6 (₨379) | ₨173 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $47 (₨2,864) | ₨796 | + 260% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.48 (₨211) | ₨98 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.19 (₨194) | ₨40 | + 388% | |
| Housing | + 518% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 518% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (₨385,036) | ₨54,213 | + 610% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (₨285,521) | ₨33,306 | + 757% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (₨16,765) | ₨4,784 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (₨282,052) | ₨33,154 | + 751% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (₨200,559) | ₨18,976 | + 957% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (₨10,999) | ₨5,231 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (₨2,687) | ₨646 | + 316% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (₨45,327) | ₨31,090 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (₨11,511) | ₨11,916 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (₨764) | ₨571 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (₨1,495) | ₨578 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $144 (₨8,726) | ₨2,290 | + 281% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (₨3,549) | ₨2,801 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (₨8,719) | ₨4,377 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (₨9,535) | ₨3,238 | + 194% | |
| Transportation | + 357% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 357% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $153,154 (₨9,309,086) | ₨1,723,340 | + 440% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.03 (₨184) | ₨105 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (₨7,829) | ₨910 | + 760% | |
| Personal Care | + 244% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 244% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (₨775) | ₨155 | + 399% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (₨2,317) | ₨289 | + 701% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (₨4,409) | ₨924 | + 377% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (₨798) | ₨381 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.45 (₨331) | ₨204 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (₨1,147) | ₨288 | + 299% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (₨227) | ₨178 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (₨318) | ₨94 | + 238% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $48 (₨2,915) | ₨323 | + 803% | |
| Entertainment | + 251% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 251% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $88 (₨5,328) | ₨1,414 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (₨1,855) | ₨624 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $216 (₨13,104) | ₨1,372 | + 855% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (₨9,229) | ₨1,861 | + 396% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (₨1,389) | ₨817 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (₨425) | ₨216 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (₨724) | ₨179 | + 304% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (₨56,036) | ₨53,125 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (₨19) | ₨1.29 | + 1361% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (₨11,504) | ₨1,478 | + 678% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (₨946) | ₨286 | + 230% | |
| TOTAL | + 323% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 323% more expensive than in India
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