Cost of living in Singapore compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 88% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (Rp 149,049) | Rp 45,378 | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (Rp 107,712) | Rp 54,330 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (Rp 72,195) | Rp 27,591 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.69 (Rp 40,673) | Rp 19,722 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.82 (Rp 53,106) | Rp 26,707 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.05 (Rp 44,560) | Rp 18,501 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $12 (Rp 137,613) | Rp 56,542 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.20 (Rp 57,251) | Rp 42,973 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.39 (Rp 37,307) | Rp 22,558 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.65 (Rp 62,258) | Rp 34,959 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (Rp 355,505) | Rp 337,317 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.57 (Rp 39,353) | Rp 20,426 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.64 (Rp 29,063) | Rp 17,971 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 395% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 395% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $8,351 (Rp 91,959,200) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 418% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $5,295 (Rp 58,302,256) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 510% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $268 (Rp 2,945,862) | Rp 496,641 | + 493% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,764 (Rp 52,461,360) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 615% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,381 (Rp 37,224,973) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 806% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (Rp 1,992,549) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (Rp 496,583) | Rp 400,530 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (Rp 8,211,466) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (Rp 2,085,276) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $14 (Rp 156,611) | Rp 43,866 | + 257% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (Rp 228,866) | Rp 71,573 | + 220% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (Rp 1,158,225) | Rp 624,572 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (Rp 643,017) | Rp 439,901 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $149 (Rp 1,643,366) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (Rp 1,727,306) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 324% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 324% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $155,906 (Rp 1,716,745,859) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 220% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.06 (Rp 33,696) | Rp 11,904 | + 183% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $137 (Rp 1,512,825) | Rp 150,291 | + 907% | |
| Personal Care | + 255% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 255% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Rp 140,465) | Rp 36,367 | + 286% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (Rp 419,662) | Rp 60,467 | + 594% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $65 (Rp 714,834) | Rp 313,421 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (Rp 144,571) | Rp 130,123 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.88 (Rp 64,762) | Rp 19,595 | + 230% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (Rp 207,834) | Rp 34,558 | + 501% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (Rp 41,050) | Rp 30,035 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (Rp 57,519) | Rp 15,580 | + 269% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $58 (Rp 639,273) | Rp 88,350 | + 624% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 111% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $80 (Rp 880,080) | Rp 216,012 | + 307% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (Rp 317,203) | Rp 104,481 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $278 (Rp 3,058,102) | Rp 2,274,680 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (Rp 1,262,536) | Rp 383,761 | + 229% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (Rp 271,974) | Rp 162,937 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (Rp 70,233) | Rp 36,298 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Rp 116,666) | Rp 40,791 | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (Rp 10,151,590) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (Rp 2,242) | Rp 2,029 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (Rp 1,793,727) | Rp 496,553 | + 261% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (Rp 159,749) | Rp 35,528 | + 350% | |
| TOTAL | + 237% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 237% more expensive than in Indonesia
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