- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (₨615) | ₨385 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (₨418) | ₨268 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.23 (₨266) | ₨144 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.32 (₨169) | ₨51 | + 231% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.06 (₨207) | ₨71 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.01 (₨153) | ₨42 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (₨628) | ₨197 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.13 (₨261) | ₨137 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.87 (₨146) | ₨25 | + 497% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.32 (₨271) | ₨119 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (₨1,650) | ₨816 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.59 (₨132) | ₨81 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.34 (₨119) | ₨31 | + 284% | |
| Housing | + 319% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 319% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,474 (₨176,838) | ₨30,812 | + 474% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,598 (₨132,279) | ₨20,978 | + 531% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $143 (₨7,291) | ₨4,332 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,914 (₨148,361) | ₨25,264 | + 487% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,893 (₨96,374) | ₨14,600 | + 560% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $103 (₨5,235) | ₨3,702 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $41 (₨2,099) | ₨862 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $628 (₨31,948) | ₨34,057 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $234 (₨11,899) | ₨10,358 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (₨525) | ₨384 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (₨829) | ₨488 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $104 (₨5,286) | ₨2,419 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $59 (₨3,010) | ₨2,740 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (₨7,071) | ₨3,708 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $171 (₨8,710) | ₨2,916 | + 199% | |
| Transportation | + 261% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 261% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,928 (₨5,697,917) | ₨858,601 | + 564% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.10 (₨107) | ₨76 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $94 (₨4,765) | ₨1,265 | + 277% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 121% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $15 (₨763) | ₨117 | + 553% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $27 (₨1,377) | ₨281 | + 389% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $46 (₨2,349) | ₨1,385 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $11 (₨566) | ₨235 | + 141% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.55 (₨283) | ₨179 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (₨456) | ₨222 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.34 (₨170) | ₨136 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.04 (₨206) | ₨68 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (₨1,543) | ₨273 | + 465% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (₨2,735) | ₨1,203 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (₨1,223) | ₨466 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $159 (₨8,112) | ₨1,801 | + 350% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $126 (₨6,419) | ₨1,803 | + 256% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (₨1,222) | ₨614 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (₨330) | ₨188 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (₨565) | ₨202 | + 180% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $763 (₨38,846) | ₨38,517 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.28 (₨14) | ₨28 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $145 (₨7,370) | ₨1,887 | + 291% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (₨690) | ₨247 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 184% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 184% more expensive than in India
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