Cost of living in Singapore compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 122% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (₨625) | ₨375 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (₨452) | ₨278 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.34 (₨285) | ₨138 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.17 (₨170) | ₨51 | + 230% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.83 (₨204) | ₨71 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.58 (₨138) | ₨36 | + 287% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (₨709) | ₨212 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.29 (₨229) | ₨134 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.66 (₨142) | ₨28 | + 401% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.67 (₨249) | ₨127 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (₨1,643) | ₨797 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.72 (₨146) | ₨84 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.41 (₨129) | ₨35 | + 263% | |
| Housing | + 340% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 340% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,310 (₨176,818) | ₨32,341 | + 447% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,631 (₨140,526) | ₨19,833 | + 609% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $157 (₨8,371) | ₨4,330 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,735 (₨146,107) | ₨22,135 | + 560% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,776 (₨94,881) | ₨13,235 | + 617% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $101 (₨5,411) | ₨3,267 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (₨2,362) | ₨734 | + 222% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $587 (₨31,337) | ₨29,901 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $205 (₨10,970) | ₨10,367 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (₨543) | ₨378 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (₨916) | ₨359 | + 156% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (₨5,441) | ₨2,385 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $64 (₨3,393) | ₨2,611 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $137 (₨7,318) | ₨3,751 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $187 (₨9,982) | ₨2,705 | + 269% | |
| Transportation | + 277% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 277% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,690 (₨5,966,575) | ₨934,217 | + 539% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (₨117) | ₨75 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $91 (₨4,873) | ₨1,170 | + 317% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 144% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (₨632) | ₨98 | + 546% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (₨1,280) | ₨200 | + 541% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $51 (₨2,715) | ₨917 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 (₨607) | ₨245 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.77 (₨255) | ₨176 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (₨440) | ₨234 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.65 (₨195) | ₨147 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.99 (₨267) | ₨69 | + 284% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $26 (₨1,370) | ₨233 | + 487% | |
| Entertainment | + 179% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 179% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $58 (₨3,073) | ₨1,246 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (₨1,353) | ₨475 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $341 (₨18,196) | ₨1,736 | + 948% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $130 (₨6,951) | ₨1,930 | + 260% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (₨1,147) | ₨678 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (₨386) | ₨219 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (₨599) | ₨200 | + 199% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $688 (₨36,748) | ₨33,946 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.16 (₨9) | ₨2.10 | + 316% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $152 (₨8,104) | ₨1,782 | + 355% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (₨759) | ₨259 | + 193% | |
| TOTAL | + 220% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 220% more expensive than in India
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