Cost of living in Singapore compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 188% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 188% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (₨843) | ₨388 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $11 (₨682) | ₨350 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $6 (₨420) | ₨165 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.88 (₨250) | ₨60 | + 318% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.20 (₨336) | ₨92 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (₨262) | ₨44 | + 499% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $22 (₨1,393) | ₨271 | + 414% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $7 (₨439) | ₨196 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $5.41 (₨349) | ₨36 | + 879% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.21 (₨337) | ₨168 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $41 (₨2,628) | ₨900 | + 192% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.92 (₨189) | ₨92 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $4.06 (₨262) | ₨44 | + 500% | |
| Housing | + 552% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 552% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,398 (₨413,413) | ₨58,873 | + 602% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,291 (₨277,286) | ₨36,530 | + 659% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $231 (₨14,936) | ₨5,289 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,060 (₨262,342) | ₨29,519 | + 789% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,393 (₨219,243) | ₨17,305 | + 1167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $131 (₨8,482) | ₨3,594 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (₨3,064) | ₨709 | + 332% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $1,084 (₨70,069) | ₨27,108 | + 158% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $363 (₨23,474) | ₨10,118 | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $24 (₨1,558) | ₨436 | + 257% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $22 (₨1,414) | ₨525 | + 170% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $115 (₨7,409) | ₨2,497 | + 197% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $65 (₨4,202) | ₨2,726 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $178 (₨11,531) | ₨4,233 | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $204 (₨13,181) | ₨3,044 | + 333% | |
| Transportation | + 239% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 239% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (₨10,091,295) | ₨2,140,660 | + 371% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.89 (₨187) | ₨103 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $79 (₨5,111) | ₨1,281 | + 299% | |
| Personal Care | + 314% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 314% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (₨879) | ₨123 | + 614% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $37 (₨2,371) | ₨261 | + 809% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $122 (₨7,899) | ₨1,012 | + 681% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (₨847) | ₨313 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.44 (₨351) | ₨202 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 (₨927) | ₨270 | + 244% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $5.31 (₨343) | ₨153 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (₨576) | ₨81 | + 614% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (₨2,071) | ₨299 | + 593% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 160% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Singapore | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 (₨3,167) | ₨1,559 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $28 (₨1,832) | ₨736 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $387 (₨24,991) | ₨1,700 | + 1370% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (₨7,462) | ₨2,050 | + 264% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (₨1,378) | ₨716 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (₨473) | ₨205 | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (₨808) | ₨207 | + 291% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (₨59,574) | ₨43,149 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $212 (₨13,669) | ₨1,806 | + 657% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (₨1,053) | ₨313 | + 237% | |
| TOTAL | + 283% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 283% more expensive than in India
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