Cost of living in Singapore compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 49% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Singapore | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (¥1,376) | ¥998 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (¥1,049) | ¥723 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (¥810) | ¥544 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.84 (¥420) | ¥204 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.18 (¥567) | ¥323 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.58 (¥392) | ¥616 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (¥1,761) | ¥934 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $7 (¥723) | ¥850 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (¥459) | ¥535 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $6 (¥681) | ¥288 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $47 (¥5,152) | ¥1,240 | + 315% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.48 (¥380) | ¥240 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.19 (¥348) | ¥202 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 143% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Singapore | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (¥692,657) | ¥279,056 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (¥513,635) | ¥163,427 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (¥30,159) | ¥23,363 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (¥507,395) | ¥150,519 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (¥360,794) | ¥81,210 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (¥19,786) | ¥36,753 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (¥4,834) | ¥4,386 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (¥81,540) | ¥49,710 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (¥20,707) | ¥17,687 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (¥1,374) | ¥1,118 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (¥2,690) | ¥1,483 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 56% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Singapore | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $144 (¥15,698) | ¥6,145 | + 155% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (¥6,385) | ¥5,263 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (¥15,686) | ¥9,604 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (¥17,152) | ¥13,529 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 107% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Singapore | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $153,154 (¥16,746,489) | ¥2,697,750 | + 521% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.03 (¥331) | ¥170 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (¥14,085) | ¥9,950 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Singapore | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (¥1,395) | ¥2,154 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (¥4,167) | ¥2,551 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (¥7,932) | ¥5,499 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (¥1,436) | ¥1,340 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.45 (¥596) | ¥842 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (¥2,064) | ¥750 | + 175% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (¥408) | ¥225 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (¥571) | ¥233 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $48 (¥5,245) | ¥3,812 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 61% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Singapore | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $88 (¥9,586) | ¥4,064 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (¥3,337) | ¥3,590 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $216 (¥23,574) | ¥4,524 | + 421% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (¥16,602) | ¥6,047 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (¥2,498) | ¥896 | + 179% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (¥765) | ¥487 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (¥1,302) | ¥585 | + 122% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (¥100,806) | ¥98,506 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (¥34) | ¥52 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (¥20,695) | ¥9,275 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (¥1,702) | ¥587 | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Singapore is 91% more expensive than in Japan
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