Cost of living in Singapore compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (Rp 120,387) | Rp 62,230 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (Rp 87,767) | Rp 52,137 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.34 (Rp 55,719) | Rp 30,582 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.21 (Rp 33,496) | Rp 18,388 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.83 (Rp 39,932) | Rp 26,104 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $2.58 (Rp 26,902) | Rp 14,341 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (Rp 138,485) | Rp 77,272 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.29 (Rp 44,737) | Rp 38,806 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.64 (Rp 27,564) | Rp 19,485 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.68 (Rp 48,794) | Rp 32,212 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $32 (Rp 329,260) | Rp 339,997 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.72 (Rp 28,417) | Rp 15,796 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.41 (Rp 25,099) | Rp 17,158 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 219% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,366 (Rp 35,112,016) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,631 (Rp 27,443,195) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $157 (Rp 1,634,803) | Rp 772,430 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,735 (Rp 28,533,077) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,776 (Rp 18,529,255) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 460% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $101 (Rp 1,056,718) | Rp 502,555 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (Rp 461,338) | Rp 285,184 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $587 (Rp 6,119,763) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $205 (Rp 2,142,271) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $10 (Rp 105,978) | Rp 69,682 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $17 (Rp 178,951) | Rp 51,169 | + 250% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (Rp 1,062,518) | Rp 655,076 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $64 (Rp 662,587) | Rp 457,119 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $137 (Rp 1,429,032) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $187 (Rp 1,949,301) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 144% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $111,690 (Rp 1,165,205,160) | Rp 490,945,000 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (Rp 22,821) | Rp 9,156 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $91 (Rp 951,560) | Rp 330,672 | + 188% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 155% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $12 (Rp 123,472) | Rp 30,938 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $24 (Rp 250,000) | Rp 82,186 | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $51 (Rp 530,159) | Rp 280,243 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $11 (Rp 118,503) | Rp 38,725 | + 206% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $4.77 (Rp 49,738) | Rp 26,962 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (Rp 85,998) | Rp 34,072 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.65 (Rp 38,103) | Rp 16,791 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.99 (Rp 52,104) | Rp 13,618 | + 283% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $26 (Rp 267,628) | Rp 63,841 | + 319% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 119% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $58 (Rp 600,160) | Rp 184,270 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $25 (Rp 264,133) | Rp 105,975 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $341 (Rp 3,553,558) | Rp 1,041,000 | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $130 (Rp 1,357,372) | Rp 413,601 | + 228% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (Rp 224,004) | Rp 152,100 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (Rp 75,474) | Rp 44,543 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Rp 117,013) | Rp 59,628 | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $688 (Rp 7,176,418) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.16 (Rp 1,706) | Rp 1,635 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $152 (Rp 1,582,630) | Rp 597,783 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (Rp 148,145) | Rp 24,831 | + 497% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 133% more expensive than in Indonesia
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