Cost of living in Singapore compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $14 (Rp 181,946) | Rp 67,167 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (Rp 125,387) | Rp 61,090 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (Rp 86,807) | Rp 32,593 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (Rp 48,602) | Rp 25,633 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.39 (Rp 68,161) | Rp 31,337 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.02 (Rp 50,863) | Rp 12,592 | + 304% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (Rp 166,127) | Rp 72,901 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.66 (Rp 71,591) | Rp 45,403 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.08 (Rp 38,938) | Rp 22,376 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.61 (Rp 70,988) | Rp 32,966 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (Rp 444,920) | Rp 344,694 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.83 (Rp 35,840) | Rp 18,943 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.82 (Rp 35,613) | Rp 15,178 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 294% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 294% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,652 (Rp 84,157,599) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,220 (Rp 53,383,106) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $186 (Rp 2,347,823) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,906 (Rp 49,416,807) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 569% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,932 (Rp 37,090,311) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 707% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $102 (Rp 1,289,465) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $47 (Rp 595,095) | Rp 378,883 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $549 (Rp 6,941,960) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $252 (Rp 3,188,372) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (Rp 151,552) | Rp 91,402 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $24 (Rp 307,192) | Rp 83,441 | + 268% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $111 (Rp 1,399,881) | Rp 651,126 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (Rp 802,267) | Rp 458,661 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (Rp 1,830,023) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (Rp 2,106,584) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 175% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $160,070 (Rp 2,025,023,894) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 301% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.82 (Rp 35,678) | Rp 12,092 | + 195% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (Rp 1,180,429) | Rp 535,183 | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 192% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Rp 167,802) | Rp 22,456 | + 647% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (Rp 151,810) | Rp 96,147 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (Rp 931,797) | Rp 264,826 | + 252% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (Rp 170,177) | Rp 66,604 | + 156% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (Rp 89,379) | Rp 26,592 | + 236% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $5.00 (Rp 63,254) | Rp 33,023 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.80 (Rp 35,396) | Rp 27,953 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (Rp 112,745) | Rp 21,349 | + 428% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (Rp 409,238) | Rp 84,361 | + 385% | |
| Entertainment | + 152% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 152% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $45 (Rp 565,313) | Rp 261,890 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (Rp 364,779) | Rp 96,262 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $90 (Rp 1,138,578) | Rp 496,791 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $135 (Rp 1,708,765) | Rp 397,663 | + 330% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (Rp 298,905) | Rp 149,637 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (Rp 91,903) | Rp 38,785 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Rp 135,268) | Rp 50,891 | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (Rp 11,663,022) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $185 (Rp 2,342,991) | Rp 433,566 | + 440% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (Rp 197,523) | Rp 46,882 | + 321% | |
| TOTAL | + 192% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 192% more expensive than in Indonesia
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