- 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 (₨605) | ₨370 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (₨411) | ₨266 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.14 (₨259) | ₨145 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.26 (₨164) | ₨51 | + 225% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.95 (₨199) | ₨70 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.89 (₨145) | ₨50 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $14 (₨680) | ₨197 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.22 (₨262) | ₨134 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.00 (₨151) | ₨25 | + 511% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.50 (₨276) | ₨117 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $34 (₨1,699) | ₨799 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.60 (₨131) | ₨80 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.44 (₨123) | ₨32 | + 287% | |
| Housing | + 303% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 303% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,497 (₨175,831) | ₨31,357 | + 461% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,629 (₨132,175) | ₨20,874 | + 533% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $152 (₨7,619) | ₨4,438 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $2,885 (₨145,072) | ₨25,715 | + 464% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,959 (₨98,529) | ₨14,688 | + 571% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $107 (₨5,404) | ₨3,752 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (₨2,193) | ₨897 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $568 (₨28,565) | ₨34,563 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $208 (₨10,446) | ₨10,916 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (₨547) | ₨371 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (₨867) | ₨571 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (₨5,300) | ₨2,428 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $60 (₨3,027) | ₨2,694 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 (₨7,089) | ₨3,705 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $173 (₨8,696) | ₨2,927 | + 197% | |
| Transportation | + 259% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 259% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $115,209 (₨5,793,179) | ₨860,112 | + 574% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.11 (₨106) | ₨74 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $92 (₨4,634) | ₨1,323 | + 250% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (₨628) | ₨128 | + 391% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (₨1,219) | ₨277 | + 340% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $45 (₨2,287) | ₨1,208 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $9 (₨457) | ₨224 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.90 (₨297) | ₨180 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (₨397) | ₨221 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.76 (₨139) | ₨143 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.43 (₨223) | ₨70 | + 217% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $28 (₨1,385) | ₨291 | + 376% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $53 (₨2,644) | ₨1,163 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (₨1,250) | ₨461 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $195 (₨9,794) | ₨1,845 | + 431% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (₨5,802) | ₨1,960 | + 196% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (₨1,100) | ₨677 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (₨319) | ₨188 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (₨556) | ₨212 | + 162% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $732 (₨36,816) | ₨39,085 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.28 (₨14) | ₨67 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $139 (₨6,974) | ₨1,871 | + 273% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $13 (₨669) | ₨234 | + 186% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 162% more expensive than in India
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