Cost of living in Singapore compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (Rp 156,624) | Rp 61,205 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (Rp 92,482) | Rp 48,353 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.47 (Rp 58,061) | Rp 29,046 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.40 (Rp 36,088) | Rp 21,836 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $4.34 (Rp 46,048) | Rp 22,834 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.35 (Rp 35,582) | Rp 14,630 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (Rp 142,420) | Rp 66,405 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.82 (Rp 51,230) | Rp 43,134 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.84 (Rp 30,147) | Rp 18,263 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.04 (Rp 53,579) | Rp 34,771 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (Rp 330,350) | Rp 406,659 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.72 (Rp 28,928) | Rp 17,291 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.47 (Rp 26,206) | Rp 16,247 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 311% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 311% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,528 (Rp 58,712,810) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $3,323 (Rp 35,293,706) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 447% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $228 (Rp 2,424,626) | Rp 801,210 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,159 (Rp 33,552,833) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,218 (Rp 23,554,946) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 658% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $137 (Rp 1,456,148) | Rp 505,106 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (Rp 482,246) | Rp 237,062 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $717 (Rp 7,613,694) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $263 (Rp 2,793,320) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (Rp 126,012) | Rp 57,323 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $20 (Rp 213,537) | Rp 95,242 | + 124% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $97 (Rp 1,028,391) | Rp 648,513 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $53 (Rp 563,432) | Rp 480,172 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $139 (Rp 1,473,566) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $146 (Rp 1,550,993) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 188% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 188% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $129,983 (Rp 1,380,537,629) | Rp 417,700,000 | + 231% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.57 (Rp 27,255) | Rp 9,337 | + 192% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $111 (Rp 1,176,064) | Rp 419,026 | + 181% | |
| Personal Care | + 190% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 190% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (Rp 143,749) | Rp 19,709 | + 629% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (Rp 204,704) | Rp 89,583 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (Rp 780,874) | Rp 204,790 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $15 (Rp 156,727) | Rp 108,192 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (Rp 82,583) | Rp 22,334 | + 270% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (Rp 105,440) | Rp 30,094 | + 250% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.02 (Rp 32,071) | Rp 22,886 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $3.60 (Rp 38,262) | Rp 11,284 | + 239% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $41 (Rp 437,615) | Rp 119,565 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Singapore | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $60 (Rp 634,294) | Rp 261,585 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $27 (Rp 284,191) | Rp 99,216 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $77 (Rp 822,934) | Rp 251,127 | + 228% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $88 (Rp 936,618) | Rp 573,242 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (Rp 235,427) | Rp 159,890 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (Rp 63,865) | Rp 39,869 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $10 (Rp 111,418) | Rp 65,361 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $840 (Rp 8,919,631) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.20 (Rp 2,134) | Rp 2,093 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $142 (Rp 1,510,091) | Rp 509,555 | + 196% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (Rp 152,821) | Rp 32,683 | + 368% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 165% more expensive than in Indonesia
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