- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (₨645) | ₨393 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (₨434) | ₨261 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.44 (₨285) | ₨143 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.14 (₨165) | ₨51 | + 220% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.97 (₨208) | ₨71 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.81 (₨147) | ₨38 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (₨661) | ₨200 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.04 (₨264) | ₨139 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.86 (₨150) | ₨25 | + 508% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.30 (₨278) | ₨122 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (₨1,664) | ₨832 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.51 (₨132) | ₨82 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.32 (₨122) | ₨33 | + 271% | |
| Housing | + 308% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 308% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,211 (₨168,379) | ₨30,539 | + 451% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,553 (₨133,911) | ₨20,550 | + 552% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $150 (₨7,857) | ₨4,569 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,011 (₨157,901) | ₨24,265 | + 551% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,874 (₨98,302) | ₨14,735 | + 567% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $107 (₨5,608) | ₨3,625 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $42 (₨2,181) | ₨803 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $647 (₨33,934) | ₨33,889 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $212 (₨11,109) | ₨10,502 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (₨573) | ₨395 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (₨861) | ₨582 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $100 (₨5,229) | ₨2,441 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $56 (₨2,949) | ₨2,720 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $133 (₨6,966) | ₨3,791 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $162 (₨8,482) | ₨2,948 | + 188% | |
| Transportation | + 250% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 250% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $104,912 (₨5,501,954) | ₨880,663 | + 525% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.11 (₨111) | ₨78 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $95 (₨5,000) | ₨1,366 | + 266% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (₨664) | ₨128 | + 418% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $16 (₨848) | ₨275 | + 208% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $48 (₨2,506) | ₨1,366 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (₨657) | ₨252 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.19 (₨272) | ₨177 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (₨429) | ₨227 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.08 (₨162) | ₨131 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.70 (₨194) | ₨71 | + 172% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (₨1,516) | ₨275 | + 452% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (₨2,842) | ₨1,200 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (₨1,290) | ₨475 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $150 (₨7,885) | ₨1,906 | + 314% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $146 (₨7,634) | ₨1,982 | + 285% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (₨1,303) | ₨593 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (₨362) | ₨227 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (₨562) | ₨206 | + 173% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $718 (₨37,663) | ₨38,165 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.34 (₨18) | ₨64 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $154 (₨8,080) | ₨1,874 | + 331% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (₨719) | ₨257 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 156% more expensive than in India
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