- Cost of Living
- Singapore
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Singapore compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (Rp 129,930) | Rp 64,060 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | SGD $8 (Rp 86,763) | Rp 50,221 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.60 (Rp 59,399) | Rp 31,397 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.19 (Rp 33,800) | Rp 18,967 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.01 (Rp 42,554) | Rp 22,704 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.99 (Rp 31,711) | Rp 15,321 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (Rp 134,455) | Rp 67,443 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.93 (Rp 52,274) | Rp 37,831 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.91 (Rp 30,837) | Rp 18,389 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.14 (Rp 54,529) | Rp 32,050 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (Rp 349,759) | Rp 363,342 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | SGD $2.61 (Rp 27,652) | Rp 19,021 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.38 (Rp 25,302) | Rp 15,904 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 197% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,327 (Rp 35,298,077) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | SGD $2,612 (Rp 27,710,571) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $154 (Rp 1,636,428) | Rp 899,203 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | SGD $3,027 (Rp 32,115,987) | Rp 8,255,600 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | SGD $1,908 (Rp 20,246,894) | Rp 4,645,870 | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | SGD $102 (Rp 1,085,904) | Rp 630,805 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (Rp 455,748) | Rp 244,903 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | SGD $650 (Rp 6,893,258) | Rp 4,604,060 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $238 (Rp 2,528,907) | Rp 1,766,010 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (Rp 109,757) | Rp 60,823 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $16 (Rp 168,960) | Rp 59,495 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (Rp 1,110,150) | Rp 612,994 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | SGD $57 (Rp 605,841) | Rp 416,812 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $133 (Rp 1,411,191) | Rp 974,726 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $171 (Rp 1,816,738) | Rp 821,580 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 143% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $107,368 (Rp 1,139,266,486) | Rp 470,268,000 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.11 (Rp 22,439) | Rp 8,713 | + 158% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $96 (Rp 1,019,558) | Rp 376,741 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 152% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Rp 140,333) | Rp 25,888 | + 442% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (Rp 254,189) | Rp 86,121 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $47 (Rp 494,957) | Rp 362,813 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | SGD $13 (Rp 140,147) | Rp 45,322 | + 209% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.51 (Rp 58,501) | Rp 23,501 | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (Rp 91,239) | Rp 33,880 | + 169% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.48 (Rp 36,900) | Rp 15,234 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.04 (Rp 42,819) | Rp 13,078 | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $29 (Rp 308,350) | Rp 92,813 | + 232% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 130% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (Rp 590,244) | Rp 207,987 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $24 (Rp 258,693) | Rp 98,924 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $179 (Rp 1,900,468) | Rp 390,835 | + 386% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (Rp 1,563,786) | Rp 480,517 | + 225% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $25 (Rp 265,872) | Rp 125,911 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (Rp 68,647) | Rp 46,550 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Rp 113,114) | Rp 57,305 | + 97% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | SGD $713 (Rp 7,568,151) | Rp 8,006,060 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.29 (Rp 3,027) | Rp 1,764 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $149 (Rp 1,585,336) | Rp 536,205 | + 196% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (Rp 145,609) | Rp 24,432 | + 496% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 134% more expensive than in Indonesia
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