Cost of living in Singapore compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (Rp 130,775) | Rp 48,150 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (Rp 85,682) | Rp 54,894 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (Rp 58,844) | Rp 30,099 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.92 (Rp 31,322) | Rp 20,570 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.20 (Rp 34,254) | Rp 25,479 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (Rp 36,801) | Rp 16,222 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $18 (Rp 193,119) | Rp 59,701 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (Rp 45,877) | Rp 37,956 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (Rp 26,757) | Rp 19,374 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (Rp 53,406) | Rp 34,923 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (Rp 330,303) | Rp 356,233 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.91 (Rp 31,145) | Rp 19,537 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (Rp 24,536) | Rp 19,724 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 161% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,871 (Rp 41,489,666) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,909 (Rp 31,185,850) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $168 (Rp 1,805,580) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,050 (Rp 32,688,847) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 395% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,747 (Rp 18,728,617) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $84 (Rp 901,696) | Rp 813,523 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (Rp 477,639) | Rp 354,270 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (Rp 7,049,380) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $187 (Rp 2,002,613) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (Rp 121,094) | Rp 60,481 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (Rp 189,775) | Rp 67,068 | + 183% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $113 (Rp 1,214,553) | Rp 655,630 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (Rp 531,244) | Rp 423,397 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $141 (Rp 1,509,589) | Rp 1,205,370 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $177 (Rp 1,893,538) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 193% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 193% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (Rp 1,267,160,976) | Rp 479,902,000 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.20 (Rp 23,587) | Rp 8,988 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (Rp 1,043,185) | Rp 237,123 | + 340% | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 189% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (Rp 138,117) | Rp 23,300 | + 493% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $10 (Rp 107,188) | Rp 87,183 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $69 (Rp 744,194) | Rp 254,843 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $14 (Rp 149,816) | Rp 49,080 | + 205% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $8 (Rp 80,877) | Rp 19,454 | + 316% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $9 (Rp 99,060) | Rp 36,205 | + 174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.89 (Rp 31,008) | Rp 18,007 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.27 (Rp 45,772) | Rp 11,130 | + 311% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $35 (Rp 371,445) | Rp 86,706 | + 328% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 131% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $54 (Rp 579,146) | Rp 166,095 | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (Rp 282,123) | Rp 104,958 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $134 (Rp 1,432,317) | Rp 520,784 | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (Rp 1,577,193) | Rp 388,033 | + 306% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (Rp 229,804) | Rp 111,803 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6.00 (Rp 64,313) | Rp 35,619 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (Rp 116,689) | Rp 47,498 | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $710 (Rp 7,607,211) | Rp 9,239,130 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.25 (Rp 2,717) | Rp 1,799 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $163 (Rp 1,742,713) | Rp 579,157 | + 201% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (Rp 148,461) | Rp 28,660 | + 418% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 137% more expensive than in Indonesia
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