Cost of living in Singapore compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (₨674) | ₨342 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (₨442) | ₨293 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (₨303) | ₨140 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.92 (₨162) | ₨52 | + 208% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.20 (₨177) | ₨75 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (₨190) | ₨37 | + 414% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 (₨996) | ₨233 | + 328% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (₨237) | ₨149 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (₨138) | ₨32 | + 337% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (₨275) | ₨137 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (₨1,703) | ₨717 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.91 (₨161) | ₨86 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (₨127) | ₨35 | + 257% | |
| Housing | + 430% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 430% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,871 (₨213,930) | ₨33,225 | + 544% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,909 (₨160,802) | ₨19,978 | + 705% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $168 (₨9,310) | ₨4,391 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (₨168,551) | ₨18,098 | + 831% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (₨96,569) | ₨11,868 | + 714% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $84 (₨4,649) | ₨3,639 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (₨2,463) | ₨712 | + 246% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (₨36,348) | ₨29,862 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $187 (₨10,326) | ₨10,869 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (₨624) | ₨398 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (₨979) | ₨220 | + 346% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $113 (₨6,263) | ₨2,376 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (₨2,739) | ₨2,495 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 (₨7,784) | ₨3,665 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $177 (₨9,764) | ₨2,737 | + 257% | |
| Transportation | + 288% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 288% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (₨6,533,778) | ₨943,208 | + 593% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.20 (₨122) | ₨83 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (₨5,379) | ₨1,167 | + 361% | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 174% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (₨712) | ₨99 | + 620% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $10 (₨553) | ₨216 | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (₨3,837) | ₨630 | + 509% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $14 (₨772) | ₨319 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (₨417) | ₨170 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (₨511) | ₨260 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.89 (₨160) | ₨139 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.27 (₨236) | ₨72 | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $35 (₨1,915) | ₨216 | + 788% | |
| Entertainment | + 191% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 191% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (₨2,986) | ₨1,196 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (₨1,455) | ₨478 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $134 (₨7,385) | ₨1,591 | + 364% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (₨8,132) | ₨1,484 | + 448% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (₨1,185) | ₨517 | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6.00 (₨332) | ₨180 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (₨602) | ₨187 | + 222% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $711 (₨39,303) | ₨38,405 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.25 (₨14) | ₨5.46 | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (₨8,986) | ₨1,479 | + 508% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (₨766) | ₨273 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 253% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 253% more expensive than in India
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