Cost of living in Singapore compared to Italy
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 11% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $16 (€11) | €15 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (€7) | €11 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (€4.98) | €5.00 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.85 (€3.44) | €1.44 | + 139% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.05 (€3.59) | €4.19 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $4.55 (€3.23) | €3.33 | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $11 (€8) | €7 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.87 (€4.18) | €2.41 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.08 (€2.19) | €1.61 | + 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.63 (€3.29) | €1.58 | + 108% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (€25) | €8 | + 229% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.74 (€1.95) | €2.41 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.62 (€1.87) | €1.48 | + 26% | |
Housing | + 160% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 160% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,595 (€4,688) | €1,259 | + 272% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,263 (€3,030) | €864 | + 251% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $207 (€147) | €162 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,841 (€2,730) | €995 | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,921 (€2,077) | €707 | + 194% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $102 (€73) | €135 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (€32) | €25 | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $599 (€426) | €295 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $312 (€222) | €118 | + 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (€10) | €7 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (€15) | €10 | + 45% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 10% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $116 (€83) | €79 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (€45) | €39 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (€103) | €97 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $167 (€118) | €96 | + 23% | |
Transportation | + 112% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 112% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (€111,008) | €25,080 | + 343% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.68 (€1.91) | €1.78 | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (€66) | €38 | + 74% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 11% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (€9) | €9 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $12 (€9) | €12 | - 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $74 (€52) | €107 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€10) | €7 | + 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $7 (€5.02) | €4.09 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $5.00 (€3.55) | €2.97 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $2.80 (€1.99) | €2.58 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $9 (€6) | €1.90 | + 234% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (€23) | €20 | + 14% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 20% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (€40) | €41 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (€20) | €18 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $90 (€64) | €91 | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $169 (€120) | €74 | + 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $24 (€17) | €10 | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (€5.16) | €2.17 | + 138% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (€8) | €5.02 | + 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (€655) | €1,398 | - 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.46 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $186 (€132) | €49 | + 168% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $15 (€10) | €6 | + 68% | |
TOTAL | + 79% |
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 79% more expensive than in Italy
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