- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 126% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (₨648) | ₨418 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (₨430) | ₨266 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.48 (₨289) | ₨142 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.19 (₨169) | ₨52 | + 227% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.05 (₨214) | ₨72 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.96 (₨156) | ₨40 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (₨646) | ₨202 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.85 (₨256) | ₨139 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.89 (₨152) | ₨25 | + 518% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.19 (₨274) | ₨121 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (₨1,701) | ₨831 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.61 (₨138) | ₨82 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.35 (₨124) | ₨33 | + 280% | |
| Housing | + 322% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 322% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,393 (₨179,098) | ₨30,911 | + 479% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,603 (₨137,436) | ₨21,341 | + 544% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $158 (₨8,362) | ₨4,392 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,972 (₨156,870) | ₨25,310 | + 520% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,893 (₨99,910) | ₨15,670 | + 538% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $97 (₨5,096) | ₨3,865 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $42 (₨2,225) | ₨843 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $649 (₨34,239) | ₨33,524 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $239 (₨12,594) | ₨10,586 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (₨549) | ₨383 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (₨848) | ₨535 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 (₨5,496) | ₨2,406 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (₨3,043) | ₨2,712 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $135 (₨7,117) | ₨3,727 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $165 (₨8,704) | ₨2,923 | + 198% | |
| Transportation | + 266% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 266% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $110,902 (₨5,854,610) | ₨874,686 | + 569% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.11 (₨111) | ₨78 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $94 (₨4,966) | ₨1,315 | + 278% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 122% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (₨680) | ₨136 | + 399% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $26 (₨1,361) | ₨284 | + 379% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (₨2,484) | ₨1,544 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (₨709) | ₨252 | + 182% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.57 (₨294) | ₨177 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (₨463) | ₨228 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.54 (₨187) | ₨133 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.17 (₨220) | ₨70 | + 213% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (₨1,568) | ₨278 | + 464% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (₨2,932) | ₨1,197 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (₨1,280) | ₨471 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $158 (₨8,316) | ₨1,987 | + 318% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $140 (₨7,376) | ₨1,790 | + 312% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (₨1,262) | ₨643 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (₨340) | ₨195 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (₨555) | ₨206 | + 169% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $716 (₨37,816) | ₨38,465 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.29 (₨15) | ₨57 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $151 (₨7,957) | ₨1,870 | + 326% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (₨721) | ₨248 | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | + 167% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 167% more expensive than in India
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