Cost of living in Singapore compared to Italy
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Singapore is about the same as in Italy | ||||
Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $12 (€8) | €17 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $9 (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $6 (€4.20) | €5.52 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.51 (€2.41) | €1.48 | + 63% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.08 (€3.49) | €3.71 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.64 (€2.50) | €3.03 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $13 (€9) | €7 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.12 (€3.51) | €2.27 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.40 (€2.34) | €1.75 | + 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.75 (€3.95) | €1.56 | + 153% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $35 (€24) | €7 | + 266% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.07 (€2.11) | €2.30 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.98 (€2.04) | €1.74 | + 17% | |
Housing | + 98% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 98% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $5,700 (€3,915) | €1,937 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,873 (€3,347) | €1,271 | + 163% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $300 (€206) | €198 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,237 (€2,910) | €1,175 | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,058 (€2,100) | €797 | + 164% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $161 (€110) | €130 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $46 (€31) | €26 | + 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $854 (€587) | €335 | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $105 (€72) | €132 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $12 (€8) | €7 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $19 (€13) | €11 | + 24% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 18% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (€70) | €77 | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $73 (€50) | €34 | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $147 (€101) | €90 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (€108) | €117 | - 8% | |
Transportation | + 123% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 123% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $154,610 (€106,185) | €30,879 | + 244% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.09 (€2.12) | €1.84 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $121 (€83) | €37 | + 124% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 16% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $14 (€9) | €10 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $37 (€25) | €10 | + 162% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $72 (€49) | €105 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (€9) | €6 | + 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.44 (€3.73) | €4.20 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $14 (€10) | €3.51 | + 181% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $5.31 (€3.65) | €3.36 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.76 (€3.96) | €2.90 | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $50 (€34) | €20 | + 72% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 30% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Singapore | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $76 (€52) | €39 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (€20) | €19 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $387 (€266) | €78 | + 241% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $115 (€79) | €75 | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (€15) | €10 | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (€4.46) | €1.81 | + 147% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (€9) | €5.39 | + 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (€633) | €830 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.34 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $158 (€109) | €56 | + 95% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (€11) | €6 | + 85% | |
TOTAL | + 63% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 63% more expensive than in Italy
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