Cost of living in Singapore compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 149% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (₨826) | ₨337 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (₨488) | ₨298 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.47 (₨306) | ₨163 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.40 (₨190) | ₨54 | + 255% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.34 (₨243) | ₨84 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.35 (₨188) | ₨40 | + 372% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (₨751) | ₨210 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.82 (₨270) | ₨152 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.84 (₨159) | ₨29 | + 450% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.04 (₨283) | ₨148 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (₨1,742) | ₨766 | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.72 (₨153) | ₨87 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.47 (₨138) | ₨35 | + 291% | |
| Housing | + 549% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 549% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,534 (₨309,924) | ₨30,628 | + 912% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $3,336 (₨186,818) | ₨20,039 | + 832% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $227 (₨12,736) | ₨4,413 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,151 (₨176,483) | ₨22,933 | + 670% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,210 (₨123,757) | ₨14,192 | + 772% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $138 (₨7,719) | ₨3,664 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (₨2,533) | ₨511 | + 396% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $709 (₨39,736) | ₨29,285 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $259 (₨14,497) | ₨12,378 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (₨665) | ₨416 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $20 (₨1,126) | ₨319 | + 253% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $97 (₨5,423) | ₨2,328 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $53 (₨2,971) | ₨2,564 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (₨7,771) | ₨3,571 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $146 (₨8,179) | ₨3,002 | + 172% | |
| Transportation | + 296% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 296% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $129,983 (₨7,280,012) | ₨986,196 | + 638% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.55 (₨143) | ₨108 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $111 (₨6,202) | ₨1,424 | + 336% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 156% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (₨758) | ₨140 | + 442% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (₨1,079) | ₨303 | + 256% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (₨4,118) | ₨1,443 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $15 (₨826) | ₨402 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (₨458) | ₨190 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (₨556) | ₨248 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.02 (₨169) | ₨152 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.60 (₨202) | ₨72 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $41 (₨2,308) | ₨374 | + 518% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 146% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $60 (₨3,345) | ₨1,405 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $27 (₨1,499) | ₨592 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $77 (₨4,340) | ₨1,517 | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $88 (₨4,939) | ₨2,140 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (₨1,241) | ₨607 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (₨337) | ₨229 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (₨588) | ₨173 | + 239% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $840 (₨47,036) | ₨46,652 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (₨11) | ₨1.29 | + 771% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $142 (₨7,963) | ₨1,540 | + 417% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (₨806) | ₨247 | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 274% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 274% more expensive than in India
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